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Key Rutgers injury gives Nebraska football edge in October matchup
When the Nebraska football team takes on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, that matchup will be just a little bit easier than the Huskers might have thought just a week ago. That’s because unfortunately, Greg Schiano’s squad will be without one of its top defensive stars. Every team is...
Husker Players To Watch Against UTEP
On August 31, the Nebraska Cornhuskers welcome first-year head coach Scottie Walden and the UTEP Miners inside Memorial Stadium. Which Husker players should contribute to a victory? Let’s break it down. Dylan Raiola. After an offseason of hype, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule decided that Raiola will be the...
Nebraska football: Kirk Ferentz just made himself more likable than Jim Harbaugh
I know that as a long-time college football fan, I'm supposed to respect the job that Kirk Ferentz did at Iowa. But as a Nebraska football fan, I can't help but dislike the guy, especially considering his rather interesting history of employing assistant coaches who have a weird tendency to be racist.
35 and Dying: Taylor Nielsen is one of hundreds trekking to Omaha, hoping for new liver
OMAHA – Taylor Nielsen rests in a room with a view. The wall-to-wall windows feature midtown on an overcast afternoon in late March. The natural light makes the hospital room more tolerable but exposes just how yellow Taylor’s skin is. He drifts in and out of sleep. His...
2024 Nebraska Volleyball Preview: Defensive Specialist
Volleyball season is here in Nebraska. The Big Ten preseason favorite Huskers will head into the season ranked second nationally in the AVCA Coaches Poll, but first they’ll give the fans an early look at this year’s squad in Saturday’s Red-White Scrimmage. To get Husker fans ready...
From Charred to Charming: Devastating Home Fire Leads to a Phoenix Rising Above the Ashes
When disaster struck their West Omaha townhouse, Kandie Borchman and Kathy Hawkins ran with the chance to change their decorating style. The results were a surprise to them both. November 13, 2020. That’s the date a fire ripped through Borchman and Hawkins’ longtime residence in The Abbey, a community of...
PREEC Recognizes Farmers and Agriculturalist at Annual P.A.R.T.T.
The University of Nebraska -Lincoln’s Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC) awarded a family and an individual its 2024 Outstanding Service to Panhandle Agriculture award on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the annual Panhandle Agriculture Research Technology Tour. Michael Ann Relka. Relka has been the agriculturist at Western Sugar...
Generous Hearts, Creative Minds: Six Omaha Women Who Gifted Us Cultural Treasures
We’re fortunate to enjoy a culturally rich community here in Omaha, deeply influenced by the generosity of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the arts. Six particularly remarkable Omaha women not only advocated for creative expression, but also established enduring legacies of their own. Their efforts ensure that our city remains a space for creativity and a flourishing community. From accessible galleries to historic theaters, the following institutions owe their existence to the vision and philanthropy of these six women.
High School Football preseason ratings
6. Omaha Creighton Prep (4-6) 9. Lincoln Southeast (6-4) 10. Papillion-La Vista (8-2) 5. Omaha Skutt Catholic (11-2) 2. Ashland-Greenwood (10-2) 8. Columbus Lakeview (5-5) 10. Douglas County West (7-3) 1. Norfolk Catholic (13-0) 7. Kearney Catholic (8-3) 9. Hartington Cedar Catholic (6-4) 4. Shelby-Rising City (8-2) 5. North Platte St. Patrick’s (10-1) 10. Exeter-Milligan/Friend (11-2) 3. Sandhills/Thedford (12-1) 4. Humphrey Archangels (9-2) 1. Sumner-Eddyville-Miller (12-0) Sent weekly directly to your inbox!
Subway cuts price of footlongs for a limited time
(Gray News) - Subway fans, this deal is for you. But there’s a catch. The sandwich chain is cutting the price of its footlongs to $6.99 for a limited time at most participating locations. Those who want the deal need to use promo code 699FL on the Subway App...
Meet Vannie, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Are you looking for a dog that’s happy to be involved in whatever you’re doing? Look no further! Vannie just might be the girl for you. While she...
Northmarq Provides $75.5 Million Refinancing for Brickline at The Mercantile in Omaha, Nebraska
OMAHA, NEB. — Northmarq has provided a $75.5 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Brickline at The Mercantile, a 379-unit property in Omaha. The complex was built in 2023. Amenities include a pool, golf simulator, fitness center, yoga studio, electric vehicle charging stations and coworking spaces. The community also features commercial space, which has been leased to three restaurant/entertainment concepts.
'Get to see themselves represented': Voices in Alliance puts on shows featuring LGBTQIA+ stories, actors
OMAHA, Neb. — Bringing representation to the stage, Voices in Alliance is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to telling LGBTQIA+ stories in the metro and casting actors who are like the characters they play. The lights are on. The stage is set, and the actors are doing warm-ups. "I...
Health department breaks ground on new facility to meet growing community needs
WAYNE, Neb. — Due to significant growth in recent years, the Northeast Nebraska Health Department has outgrown its current facility. Community members, city officials, and department leaders gathered for a groundbreaking Friday morning for the facility that will double the size of their building. Northeast Nebraska Health Department has...
Welch Named Interim CEO at JCH&L
FAIRBURY, Neb -- Bill Welch of Fairbury will serve as the interim CEO at Jefferson Community Health & Life starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Lana Likens has served as temporary interim CEO since Aug. 19 when previous CEO Burke Kline resigned. Welch served as CEO of Jefferson Community Health &...
Premier beef show in Norfolk marks 75 years
“None of us really expected the show to expand the way it has.”. Thus was the observation of Ces Emrich in 1979 as he reflected on the 30th anniversary of Norfolk, Nebraska’s longstanding beef show. As co-managers of the Norfolk Livestock Market Inc., Ces and his brother W.V. “Bus” Emrich had auctioneered the first annual Norfolk Livestock Show and Sale held Sept. 21, 1950.
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