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NPPS Foundation honors North Platte High Alumni at Evening of Excellence
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - On Friday, several people gathered at Venue 304, dressed in speakeasy attire, to celebrate the North Platte Public Schools Foundation’s 30th anniversary and to honor a group of alumni from North Platte High School. The North Platte High School alumni were honored for their...
Pinnacle Bank Post 52 Headlines Legion Baseball Postseason Action
KEARNEY, Neb. — Bring on state tournaments. For Class A legion baseball teams, they have arrived. Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 was rolling in its first game of the Class A Junior State Tournament, defeating SportsClips Post 374, 11-3, in six innings. Pinnacle Bank moves into the winner's bracket, playing in round two at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Memorial Field.
Cornhusker State Game: Bicyclers tour Sandhills
Jeff Caldwell thought North Platte would be an ideal fit for the Cornhusker State Games Cycling Tour, and he was in a position to pull for it. The Sandhills north of town provide great scenery, and because of the sparse population, traffic is not be a big obstacle for the riders.
Unusual animal shows cap Friday at the fair
Eight exhibitors showcased nine animals Friday evening at the Lincoln County Fair, including a turtle, a hedgehog, two cats, a rabbit, a guinea pig, a hamster, a bearded dragon, and a spotted gecko. The entries were in the Companion Animal Show. The animals were judged on overall health and appearance,...
Omaha native, Creighton Prep grad helps Team USA defeat New Zealand in first soccer match of Paris games
OMAHA, Neb. — Creighton and Creighton Prep grad Duncan McGuire got the start for Team USA men's soccer. The Americans cruised to a 4-1 win over New Zealand. That's the most goals ever scored by the U.S. This was Team USA men's soccer's first Olympic win since 2008. Related...
Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell
BURWELL, Neb — Nebraska's Big Rodeo continues today with a big name reaching Burwell. Husker volleyball coach John Cook is the Grand Marshal of Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell. The rodeo board said earlier this year that Cook has “developed a passion for the western way of life” and the sport of rodeo over the last few years. The gates for Nebraska's Big Rodeo open at 6:30 PM and RED OUT Night starts at 7:30 PM. Nebraska's Big Rodeo Facebook tells people to make the arena look like the sea of red in Lincoln at Red Out night tonight.
Former Creighton star wins in Olympic debut in beach volleyball
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Creighton star made school history with a win in her Olympic debut on Saturday. Taryn Kloth is the first female Olympian to hail from Creighton, and during her debut with partner Kristen Nuss, they defeated Canadian duo Sophie Burkovec and Heather Bansley 2-0 at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.
McVeigh, Tominaga make Olympic debuts
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – A pair of former Husker basketball players made their Olympic debuts on Saturday during the first full day of action at the Paris Olympics. Jack McVeigh keyed a win for Australia against Spain, while Keisei Tominaga and Japan dropped its opener to the defending FIBA World Champions.
35 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Simon McClannan
Redshirt Freshman | 5-11 | 190 lbs. | Omaha, Nebraska. Projection: Co-Third-String (Kicker) / Starter (Punter) Simon McClannan (b. March 28, 2005) is a preferred walk-on kicker and punter from Millard High School South in Omaha, Nebraska, who is majoring in business administration. McClannan kicked off twice during the 2023...
(WATCH) Buffalo Bill Brawl Boxing Tournament - Saturday Session 1
The Buffalo Bill Brawl is the first and largest boxing tournament in Nebraska. This 3-day tournament is open to ALL boxers of ALL ages and is designed to provide all amateur boxers with a platform where they can show off their talents. WATCH the Saturday Noon Session below!
Top 150 2025 recruit Quentin Rhymes set to visit Nebraska
A class of 2025 forward is set to visit Lincoln later this year. Small forward Quentin Rhymes revealed he will be visiting Nebraska in September. Rhymes received an offer from the Huskers back in May. The 6-foot-7, 185-pound forward is one of four small forwards in the class of 2025 to earn an offer from Nebraska. He also received offers from TCU and Wichita State throughout the summer. Rhymes stands at No. 136 in the rankings for the class of 2025. He is attending Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, after playing for Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rhymes also plays for the Las Vegas Knicks in the AAU, where he delivered stellar performances throughout the season. Last week against West Virginia Gold, he scored 40 points and landed six 3-pointers. Quentin Rhymes, On3’s No. 136 player in 2025, has set official visits to @On3Recruits has learned… New Mexico Sept. 5th Boise State Sept. 12th Nebraska Sept. 20th UC-Santa Barbara Sept. 28thhttps://t.co/pdyaF4Gyw9 pic.twitter.com/MeYj4bQuMz — Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) July 24, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska to host five-star athlete next week
The top athlete in the class of 2025 will visit Nebraska next week. Michael Terry III is a five-star recruit for Alamo Heights High School out of San Antonio, Texas. As a junior, he earned district MVP honors by rushing for 995 yards and 20 touchdowns and receiving 564 yards and ten touchdowns. He is scheduled to visit the Lincoln campus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Terry recently spoke with Phillip Dukes of the On3 network about his last visit to Nebraska and the impression it left on him. It’s like a big family over there. When I went on my OV (official visit), they welcomed me with open arms. Just the culture around them and my family had fun out there. I got to spend time with the players and really got to see how it is out there. Terry is being recruited as a wide receiver, running back, and defensive back. He is ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the 2025 recruiting class. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Ashland buzzing as development nears completion
ASHLAND, Neb. — After years of planning and construction, Oxbow Crossing is coming together. Now open — a 5,300-square-foot Bryan Health Clinic — something the area desperately needs. Soon to come, a world-class steak house. In the last week, townspeople got their first look inside the new...
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