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Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of July 22nd)
Kyle David Gaudreault, 30, Gibbon, NE and Lydia Lynn Lusk, 31, Gibbon, NE. Michael Douglas Metzger, 34, Sutherland and Mikaela Rae Medina, 29, Sutherland. Daniel O’Conner Doyle, 22, North Platte and Faith Enya Lemon, 22, North Platte.
Papillion mother raising awareness of water safety after son’s accidental drowning
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in kids ages one to four. Nearly five years after her son’s accidental drowning, a Papillion mother is making it her mission to spread awareness about water safety and drowning prevention. Kingston...
Nebraska trending up with 4-star WR Isaiah Mozee after unofficial visit
Since May, Nebraska has added a few major pieces to its 2025 recruiting class with four-star defensive linemen Malcolm Simpson and Kade Pietrzak, along with blue-chip running back Jamarion Parker and four-star quarterback TJ Lateef. Matt Rhule and Co. are up to 17 commitments in the cycle, and they still have a few major targets left on the board. One of […] The post Nebraska trending up with 4-star WR Isaiah Mozee after unofficial visit appeared first on On3.
Mother turns tragedy into strength, advocates for families who experience infant loss
OMAHA, Neb. — One mother's tragedy is giving her the strength to speak up and advocate for others. Hailee Koltis is hoping to bring a one-of-a-kind birthing and bereavement suite to Omaha, hoping it can help families welcome and say goodbye to their babies. "It's almost like a stranger...
Nebraska football transfer lineman on track to be 'fixture' after early struggles
When Micah Mazzccua arrived in Lincoln and joined the Nebraska football team, he didn’t blend in perfectly. In fact, there are more than a few reports that the transfer offensive lineman stuck out like a sore thumb. According to On3’s Robin Washut, he got off to a rocky start....
Frandsen, Weldon, Roberts, and Roush Victorious with NOW600 National on Saturday at KAM Raceway!
HASTINGS, Neb. (July 27, 2024) - Ryan Frandsen, Gaige Weldon, Tityn Roberts, and Mackcen Roush were each victorious on Saturday at KAM Raceway with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division. 98 entries made the call for the second night of racing at KAM...
Lakeview Scores Four Runs In Seventh, Rolling Hills Supply Seniors Drop To Elimination Game
WEST POINT – A battle between a 1-0 and 0-1 Senior American Legion baseball teams took to a northeast Nebraska diamond Saturday evening. Back at Neligh Park – Anderson Field in West Point, #1 Rolling Hills Supply Post 43 Wayne looked to knock out #4 Bank of the Valley Post 283 (Columbus Lakeview).
Wakefield Post 81 Seniors Use Complete Game From Thompson, Advance To Sunday At 2-0
PENDER – One day after utilizing a combined no-hitter on the hill, the Wakefield Post 81 Seniors battled a fellow 1-0 tournament team. Back at the David Nitzschke Memorial Field in Pender, the Class C Area 2 Senior American Legion baseball tournament moved into their second day of competition.
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.
North Platte 80′s snap three-game losing skid against Garden City with a walk-off single
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP)—With just two games left in their inaugural season, the North Platte 80s were looking to build momentum for their next season. After losing three straight games to the Garden City Wind, the 80s were looking to snap that skid before Sunday’s finale. Things were looking good after six innings, with North Platte leading four to nothing.
Nebraska is one of the top schools for 2026 No. 1 ATH Brandon Arrington following a visit to Lincoln
Nebraska is in a good spot with the No. 1 ATH in the 2026 class, Brandon Arrington. Arrington is planning a return visit to Lincoln following junior day this weekend. The post Nebraska is one of the top schools for 2026 No. 1 ATH Brandon Arrington following a visit to Lincoln appeared first on On3.
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.
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.
Man charged with murder after body of victim found in rural Kansas
MARSHALL COUNTY —A Kansas man transferred to the Marshall County jail on July 6 has been charged in the death of a man whose remains were found on July 10 in rural Marshall County. James Dean Winkenwader, 31, Waterville, was charged with first-degree murder for the death of Camoran...
Nebraska, Southwest Iowa Heat Advisory: Smoke Warnings in Effect
Omaha, NE – A Heat Advisory will be in effect for southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa this afternoon, with temperatures expected to soar. Hot conditions will continue through the work week, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska, temperatures will range from...
Hot streak into this new week, storms possible
We open up this week to more heat and humidity. The worst of it expected to be felt south of I-80 through the first half of the week. Monday, temperatures will top out near the upper 90s in Lincoln and towns south toward the Kansas border. The humidity will make...
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