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Husker newcomer Andrew Morgan's work ethic instilled as a farm kid – with a hoop nearby to unwind
Farm kid tough. Andrew Morgan surely has some of that in him. When he was asked on a recent interview on Huskers Radio Network about how Fred Hoiberg described his toughness, Morgan can easily trace where that mentality was instilled. "That kind of came from growing up on a farm....
Foundation looking to lower suicide rates in Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Sometimes people who battle with mental health suffer in silence. A lunch and learn hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce shed light on how to support and be an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. The Nebraska...
Biologists Have Tracked 66 Million Years of Mammalian Diversity
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln studied North America’s fossil record over 66 million years, revealing insights into mammalian diversity and ecological shifts that could inform current conservation strategies. To comprehend the present, looking to history can be enlightening. Recent research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln delved into...
Meredith joins African collaboration through EPSCoR
Lincoln, Neb. —Gwendwr Meredith took part as the first University of Nebraska professor in an African collaboration dating to the 1990s and meeting in Botswana this year, May 27-31. Meredith and Brian Chaffin, a University of Montana-Missoula professor working with her on the Nebraska-Montana EPSCoR project, led a session...
24 in '24 Most Indispensable Huskers: Ben Scott at No. 3
Continuing with our 24 in '24 Most Indispensable Huskers. Up next is a player who ended up being arguably Nebraska's most important transfer portal addition in the 2023 season, helping to anchor the offensive line. At No. 3: Ben Scott. When Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and his staff arrived...
Internet Outage Affecting Microsoft Also Impacting Some Services for Lincoln Police
LINCOLN–(KFOR/AP July 19)–Problems have arisen from an Internet outage globally affecting not only flights, banks, media outlets and other companies, but it’s also affecting some people locally. Lincoln Police Captain Duane Winkler told KFOR News first thing on Friday morning some of LPD’s computer services have been...
KFOR Sports Brief July 19, 2024
Post season play starts Friday for Class A Legion Baseball teams in Nebraska. In the Area 5 Tournament at Den Hartog Field, Judds Brothers of Lincoln Northeast plays Strasberger Orthopedic of Lincoln Northwest at 4pm, with the winner to play top-seed Carpetland of Lincoln East Saturday night. The other part of the bracket features Union Bank of Pius X against Pinnacle Bank of Lincoln Southwest at 7pm Friday.
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 43 LB Michael Booker III
The countdown till August 31 continues and there are just 43 days until Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Cornhuskers begin their 2024 season against the UTEP Miners on August 31. After taking a look sophomore defensive tackle Riley Von Poppel, Huskers junior linebacker Michael Booker II is now in the player spotlight. The redshirt junior linebacker is entering his fourth season with the program and is hoping to grow upon a special teams role that he held in 2023. Last season, the Texas native played in eight games for the Huskers, mostly on special team, a role that the program described as a “key...
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS GREASE. 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sun.; $24 Adults, $17 Youth...
‘I don’t know where it went wrong’: Vigil held for Lincoln toddler who died by abuse
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The trial for Joshua Tackett, who is facing child abuse charges in connection to the death of a 22 month old boy, is underway this week. Family and friends of that toddler, Rudy Jr., gathered in front of the Lancaster County Courthouse on Thursday evening for a vigil.
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