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Nebraska football: Shedeur Sanders and company show there's plenty to fear
The Nebraska football team is no doubt going to be focusing on UTEP this week, but it’s almost certain that there are plenty of Husker coaches that are taking a long look at next Saturday’s opponent. The Colorado Buffaloes showed what kind of team they are yet again...
Morning Mash: First look at Colorado; Rhule the salesman
As good as Georgia Tech-Florida State and the rest of week zero felt on Saturday a big Thursday slate made it really feel like college football season. And nothing was better than Colorado State-North Dakota State. The game was pretty much everything I thought it would be. Colorado's elite athleticism. NDSU showing the ability to not only hang but legitimately threaten the Buffs. Travis Hunter being otherworldly good (with a little help from some blind eye officiating). Shedeur Sanders looking every bit a potential first round quarterback while also having to run for his life on half his pass attempts. Inexplicable coaching decisions. Poor clock management by officials. And a "thankfully I watched most of this in a bar with different sound" broadcast from ESPN.
OPPD customers experience power outages Thursday evening
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Public Power District reported over 1700 customers without customers on Thursday evening asstorms roll through the metro. As of 6:30 p.m. there were 254 without power. As of 5:30 p.m., there were 1,743 customers without power. The cause of the outage that left 1,699...
South Omaha squatting: Vacant homes left behind by redevelopment project
OMAHA, Neb. — A pocket of South Omaha is known to residents at Sheelytown, an area southeast of Hanscom Park, just under Interstate 480. Residents remember looking out for one another and their kids. Demolition and restoration are now on the mind of a city council member after 26...
Friday Flake: Nebraska Football Fans Win the Only Poll that Matters
This is back from 2021, but this is Flakes and well...I CAN DO WHAT I WANT. Anyways. According to Vegas Insider in what was probably a randomized controlled scientific study, found that Nebraska fans are the booziest in the country and it isn’t really close between first place and Wisconsin in second place.
Lincoln Man Cited Twice for DUI in Two Days
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 30)–Lincoln Police this week cited a 52-year-old man twice in as many days for DUI, along with speeding and negligent driving. On Tuesday afternoon, police say that Gregory Davis’ truck was clocked going 77mph in a 45mph zone near Park Boulevard and Van Dorn Street, which led to a traffic stop. Based on the initial assessment, police say the officer called for a drug recognition expert for an evaluation, which led to Davis being taken into custody. It was determined he was under the influence. Davis was cited for DUI-drugs, speeding and having no license with him.
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. BIG RED LIED EXPERIENCE - MAGIC!. 6pm Doors open, 8pm Concert starts Fri.; Free outdoor event.
Norfolk firefighters invite you to join for 9-11 memorial stair-climb
Members of the Norfolk Fire Division invite you to join them in climbing 110 flights of stairs to commemorate the anniversary of 9-11. Norfolk Fire Chief Tim Wragge said a small group of fire reserves started the tradition several years ago at the Fire Division’s training tower. "We've had...
Big play Wildcats roll past Missouri S&T in season opener 49-17
WAYNE - Wayne State used big scoring plays to down Missouri S&T 49-17 Thursday evening in the 2024 college football opener that was delayed 30 minutes due to bad weather at Bob Cunningham Field in Wayne. The first half saw visiting Missouri S&T dominate time of possession (23:09 – 6:51)...
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics awarded CDC grant
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) have announced that they have been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program. This initiative, funded under the CDC-RFA-DP-23-0004, aims to improve community health by focusing on blood pressure management.
Veterans Fundraiser Golf Tournament Set For Jackrabbit Run
Grand Island, Neb. — Golfing for a cause is nothing new, but a mid-September golf tournament is shifting its focus to helping local veterans. Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is hosting a 4-person scramble at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 15 to benefit the Business Coalition For Veterans. The cost to register a team of four is $400, but includes 18-holes of golf with a cart, complementary range balls, two free drinks and a lunch banquet following the round. There will also be a hole-in-one prize offered from Roe Buick on the 7th Hole.
Nebraska’s season openers through the years
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday when they host the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium. This will be the first season opener Nebraska has played at home since 2019. Nebraska has a solid track record in season openers. The Huskers have won 98 out of 134 season openers. Their record in home season openers is even more impressive at 85-14-3. Since 1980, Nebraska has lost only twice when playing its season opener at home (1986 and 2015). Historically, the Huskers also had a good August, with a 14-3 record overall and a 10-0 record at Memorial Stadium. The opener...
Longhorn cross country, volleyball and football all competed on the road Thursday
The Kimball Longhorns went on the road in a big way Thursday evening, kicking off the season for cross country, volleyball and football. The boys' and girls' cross-country teams were in Scottsbluff. Coming off a spring track season full of personal records and even state appearances, both teams ran into the Panhandle Classic with the confidence for a great start. While neither team brought away a victory, the coaches say they have set the bar very high for a great season.
Nebraska Football: A Breakthrough Would Be Nice, but Progress Will Suffice
Dave Feit is OK with the Huskers staying on schedule with coach Matt Rhule's previous rebuilds. He'd be happy with a bowl game this season, but he certainly wouldn't turn down a more substantial leap forward.
Student-run market made from straw bales feeding Cody amid Nebraska grocery store crisis
The group of teachers had a straightforward but daunting assignment before them: How could Cody-Kilgore, a small district nestled in the Nebraska Sandhills, buck the trend of rural decline and revitalize the school?. Teachers Stacey Adamson and Tracee Ford latched onto an unusual idea that started as a joke –...
Pickleball court onstruction to begin
Construction on the new pickleball courts at Liberty Bell Park is set to begin on Tuesday, September 3. Park visitors are advised to avoid the construction zone. The work is expected to continue through December. The four pickleball courts are funded by a $300,000 donation from Mike Wingate, Tom Schueth,...
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