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Micah Mazzccua Bringing "Physicality" to Nebraska Offensive Line
Florida transfer Micah Mazzccua was a featured interview on "Sports Nightly" Thursday, talking about his relationship with the Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching staff, this year's offensive line, and more.
The Creche Society: Omaha’s Oldest Nonprofit
The Omaha Creche Society formed as the Omaha Charity Association in 1887 to provide childcare for working mothers. According to an article from the Douglas County Historical Society, “Several prominent women in the city had come to the conclusion that the community was in need of a day nursery for children, as there were many working mothers who had no options for affordable and trustworthy childcare.”
Gordon city council offers city manager position to Colorado man
GORDON, Neb. - After an executive session to interview the final two candidates for Gordon City Manager, the city council has offered the position to Scott Reed from Brighton, Colorado. Contract negotiations with Reed are still pending, along with an official start date. “We were blessed to have two outstanding...
Nebraska's new secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator receives 2-year contract
LINCOLN, Neb. — John Butler received a two-year contract as Nebraska football'ssecondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator. Butler will earn $700,000 in 2024 and his salary will be increased to $720,000 in 2025, according to a copy of the contract obtained by KETV NewsWatch 7. Previous coverage: Nebraska...
Taylor Landfair Excited for Fresh Start with Nebraska Volleyball, Aims for National Championship
Taylor Landfair, the 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year, transferred to Nebraska after graduating from Minnesota, seeking a fresh start and a shot at a national championship. Lincoln was the perfect choice for her new journey.
Creighton Scores Late-Summer Recruiting Coup, Signs Fedor Žugić
Creighton scored a late-summer recruiting win on Thursday, signing three-point sharpshooter Fedor Žugić from Podgorica, Montenegro. It’s been a badly kept secret for awhile; when he opted out of his contract in the BBL (Bundesliga Basketball League, the top professional league in Germany) in late July, it was widely reported by the German basketball press that he was headed to Creighton.
Ex-Nebraska Cornhuskers star kicks off next stage of overseas career
Few former Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball players have had the kind of careers that Jason Dourisseau has had. Most simply don't have the skills or the wherewithal to ply their trade overseas as long as he did. Dourisseau didn't just go to Europe in order to try and make a few...
Panthers drop season opener to Lincoln Southwest
LINCOLN - The Norfolk softball team opened the 2024 campaign yesterday with a road doubleheader against Lincoln Southwest. The Silver Hawks raced out to a 3-0 lead before the Panthers got on the board in the fifth inning, but fell in Game One by a final of 6-1. Senior Lexi...
Troopers Find Meth, Cocaine After Pursuit, Crash on I-80
August 23, 2024 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after locating over 15 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine following a pursuit on Interstate 80 in central Nebraska. At approximately 7:20 p.m. Thursday, a trooper observed an eastbound Cadillac Escalade speeding...
Nebraska State Fair puts on drone show to cap off day one
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair capped off day one of fun with a firework and drone show. The show started off with fireworks and then 400 drones took flight to tell the story of the fair. This is the first year the drone show has been...
State fair attracts global visitors
Grand Island, Neb. — The state fair kicked off on Friday, drawing crowds not only from across the state, but from 6 different continents. “I came from Nara in Japan,” said Kyota Yoshikawa. “I'm visiting from Queensland in Australia,” said Sally Higgins. The group of ten had...
Former Grand Island football coach enjoying transition to Hastings College
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings College Broncos’ new defensive line coach may look familiar. Jeff Tomlin has coached for more than 30 years in central Nebraska, most recently as the head coach at Grand Island Senior High. “There’s always things as the new guy, that you need to...
St. Francis presents Amanda Bush with DAISY Award
Grand Island— CHI Health St. Francis recognizes Emergency Department nurse Amanda Bush, RN, its most recent DAISY Award recipient. Bush is recognized for excellence in nursing and providing above-and-beyond compassionate care to her patients and their families. The hospital chooses one recipient monthly from the many nominations submitted by...
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