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American solar challenge makes stop in Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - College students from 11 universities across the country are making their way from Nashville, Tennessee, to Casper, Wyoming, in solar cars and they made a stop in Kearney on Thursday. It’s all a part of the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge where participants travel along seven...
Former UNK women's hoops star enters RMAC Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A former Nebraska-Kearney athlete is being honored for her standout career. The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference inducted Jennifer Warner Ramsey into the RMAC Hall of Fame earlier this month. Warner Ramsey played basketball for UNK from 1995-97 and won conference player of the year twice. The transfer from Iowa State guided the Lopers to a 54-8 record over two seasons and to a pair of wins in the NCAA Division ll tournament.
Kearney Chamber launches new program to meet members where they are
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce says they won't be staying put once they move in. Derek Rusher, president and CEO, and Rylie Mills, marketing director joined NTV's Good Morning Nebraska to talk about Chamber Downtown. "Chamber Downtown is all about our members. The overall vision...
Hall County of Commissioners agree to sign ambulance service contract
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hall County Board of Commissioners are holding special meetings to discuss the county’s budget. Thursday marked the first of several budget meetings they will hold over the next three weeks. Wood River Mayor Greg Cramer came to the budget meeting with one goal. He...
Osborne’s Hastings Teammates chapter hosts 15th annual charity golf event
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings chapters of the Teammates Mentoring program held its annual fundraiser at Southern Hills Golf Club in Hastings on Friday. The organization was founded in 1991 by Hastings native and former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, and his wife Nancy, to provide a safe space for children in their community.
Gaige Weldon Wins Two and Kaiden Lane Returns to NOW600 National Victory Lane at KAM Raceway!
HASTINGS, Neb. (July 26, 2024) - Gaige Weldon doubled up on feature wins and Kaiden Lane returned to victory with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division at KAM Raceway on Friday night. 99 entries were on hand with 39-NOW600 A-Class, 34-NOW600 Non-Wing, 20-NOW600...
Lincoln day care ushers in new life to previously vacant spot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two Lincoln women are ushering in new life to a vacant building in south Lincoln. Kristie Jones and Peggy Robinette are opening a new daycare called Wiggles and Giggles near South 14th Street and Nebraska Parkway. The two women previously operated a daycare out of...
Bronco Booster Club seeks to enhance student-athlete experience
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A new way to support Hastings College is available in the form of Bronco Booster Club. The goal is to get community support for student-athletes. Athletic Director, Chris Clements said Bronco Booster club is also a way to provide resources to Hastings College coaches. Being a booster comes with season passes to all Hastings College home games. Clements said he doesn’t want this to be viewed only as a way to get season passes because that’s what happened with Crimson Connection.
Lincoln home’s pride flags vandalized twice in one week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Pride flags in an east Lincoln neighborhood have been vandalized multiple times this summer. One homeowner who wanted to remain anonymous said his flags were defaced twice this week. On Wednesday, he captured surveillance video of a person spray-painting pride flags in his front yard....
Lake Hastings gets new dock and kayak launching platform
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Hastings Parks and Rec installed a new dock and kayak launching platform earlier this week. The two new platforms are located on opposite sides of Lake Hastings. The kayak launch is on the west side near South Shore Drive and the new dock is on the East side of the lake near the boat ramp.
Man charged after shooting at vehicle on Rosa Parks Way, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was arrested after opening fire on a vehicle along Rosa Parks Way in June. Lincoln Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Nunn on Thursday, and prosecutors have charged him with three gun-related felonies. Officers were called about a shooting that happened on Rosa Parks Way...
Nebraska’s head coach highlights highest team GPA in school history
Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule highlighted his team’s Grade Point Average at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. During his opening statement on Wednesday, Rhule announced that the football team finished the semester with a GPA of 3.241, the highest in school history. “We think we have a really good team, and we think we have a team that people are going to have to deal with this year. I’ve liked the way that they’ve worked. We finished the semester with a 3.241 cumulative GPA, the highest in school history. Our guys are getting it done in the weight...
Man injured in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was injured on Friday afternoon in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln. Bennet Fire & Rescue responded just after 1 p.m. to an area near 190th Street and Yankee Hill Road, northeast of Bennet, on reports of an injury accident involving a tractor.
Big Ten rival uses gimmick trying to keep Nebraska Cornhuskers fans away
One of the craziest things about being a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan is that, on occasion, it feels like opposing schools fear you more than the actual team. Historically, Nebraska football fans have drawn quite a bit of ire, mainly because of how well they travel. Colorado has shown this off...
Nebraska Cornhuskers star talks 'ongoing journey' after legal woes
As we roll closer and closer to the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball season, star outside hitter Harper Murray is trying her best to put everything that happened this spring and summer behind her. She’s got the opportunity to do that because after taking care of her legal issues with diversion and...
Two human cases of West Nile virus reported in Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department confirmed two human cases of West Nile virus were recently reported in the county. West Nile Virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito with the highest risk occurring in mid to late summer. Most people...
Teens charged after twice burglarizing home in northeast Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Three Lincoln teens are facing charges after a home was burglarized twice in a few months. Prosecutors have charged 18-year-old Andrew Minzel with burglary and possession of a stolen firearm, and he was arrested on Wednesday. Two other 17-year-old boys have also been charged in the case. They face an assortment of theft, burglary and weapons charges.
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