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Fremont Returns To ILB Championship Series
Spearfish, South Dakota – It took all day….literally. The game lasted two hours and forty three minutes. But, two weather delays that were caused by a pair of severe thunderstorms across the Black Hills forced three hours and fifty-eight minutes of waiting before the Fremont Moo defeated the Spearfish Sasquatch 15-6, Sunday night at Black Hills Energy Stadium.
Nebraska football's veteran WR officially ready for impressive comeback
The Nebraska football fall camp is just days away from kicking off and there are a ton of different players that bear watching. There may not be a more attractive potential contributor to the fight than Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda. The former New Mexico State wide receiver has had some seriously bad...
Omaha Police investigating after 20-year-old shot near Creighton University
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight north of downtown Omaha. Officers were called to the area of 20th and Izard streets at 11:22 p.m. Sunday. A Douglas County official told 6 News no victim was found on scene, but OPD later confirmed that the...
CHI Birth Center changes prompt pushback, confusion
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - For growing families, the decision of whether or not to give birth in a hospital isn’t taken lightly, as many go over their birth plan in detail. On Saturday, a Nebraska hospital system announced a major change that is leaving pregnant women with even fewer options.
Kearney Police defend use of force in Buffalo County Fair arrest
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Kearney Police Department is standing behind its officers’ actions during a controversial arrest at the Buffalo County Fair. A news release says two officers working an off-duty law enforcement assignment and private security officers noticed a fight around 10:45 Thursday night. According to the release, one man was throwing punches and another man was bleeding from above his eye.
Northeast Utility Line Instructors Help to Judge Rodeo
BROKEN BOW, Neb. – While cowboys at rodeos sometimes have performances that are described as electric, the Nebraska Lineworkers’ Rodeo features the real thing. Lineworkers at the utility line rodeo are tested on tasks, such as rescue, to make sure they have the top skills needed to work around energized wires. And just like the rodeos that most Nebraskans and rural people have attended, utility line rodeos have competitions for both professionals and college students.
Omaha daycare van driver sentenced in death of child
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The man found guilty in the death of a child was sentenced Monday. Ryan Williams, 62, was found guilty in May in the death of an 18-month-old child. The sentencing range for the crime was up to 20 years in jail. Williams was sentenced to four years of probation.
Kloth makes Creighton history, posts 2-0 win In Olympic debut
PARIS - Taryn Kloth became the first female Olympian in Creighton University history on Saturday night in Paris as she teamed with Kristen Nuss to defeat the Canadian duo of Sophie Burkovec and Heather Bansley in straight sets (21-17, 21-14). The match was held inside Eiffel Tower Stadium, a 14,000-seat...
Isaac Gifford explains how Nebraska’s family atmosphere helps avoid high roster turnover
Roster turnover is commonplace in modern college sports. However, that hasn’t necessarily been the case for Nebraska football, which star defensive back Isaac Gifford attributes to the program’s family atmosphere. While at Big Ten Media Days, Gifford addressed that atmosphere and attributed it to the culture that head coach Matt Rhule has been instilling during […] The post Isaac Gifford explains how Nebraska’s family atmosphere helps avoid high roster turnover appeared first on On3.
Health Department Reminders to Be Safe During Excessive Heat
LINCOLN–(News Release July 26)–The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County effective 1 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 29. Heat index values up to 104 degrees F are expected. NWS also issued an excessive heat watch from 1 p.m. Tuesday,...
Lawmakers submit almost 50 proposals on final day to introduce bills during special session for property taxes
LINCOLN, Neb. — Monday marked the final day for Nebraska state senators to introduce bills at the special session for property taxes. Lawmakers submitted almost 50 proposals and more than a dozen constitutional amendments. 'Public has a right to weigh in': Day two of special session brings sparks to...
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