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The improbable return of ‘the beer that made Omaha jealous’
In a time before Prohibition, tiny Wilber, Nebraska, produced something nearby metropolis Omaha envied. Today, more than a century later, Wilber is trying to make Omaha jealous again. In its heyday, the Wilber Brewing Company produced 40,000 barrels of beer per year, and almost all of it was consumed by...
Nebraska football: Conference expansion rumors continue
While the Nebraska football team has been hearing all kinds of expansion rumors over the last few weeks, it looks like things are calming down a bit. That doesn’t mean that things are all calm and quiet for good. It’s hard not to think about teams moving here and...
Record Number of Donors Prompts Second-Highest Fundraising Year For CU Athletics
OMAHA, Neb. – Thanks to the support and generosity of a record 6,218 donors across the country, Creighton Athletics announced today it recorded its second-best fundraising year while bringing in over $13.6 million dollars during the recently-completed 2024 fiscal year. "We can't thank our supporters enough for their investment...
6 FIRST ALERT: Intense heat likely through Wednesday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Today we kick start another intense 3 day stretch of heat that will send our heat index values up over 100 degrees each afternoon. 6 First Alert Weather Days will be in place through Wednesday when the worst of the heat is expected. Heat index values...
Collins earns championship belt at Buffalo Bill Brawl
The weekend Buffalo Bill Brawl boxing tournament in North Platte featured about 60 amateur boxers of all ages who climbed into the ring to take on others from around the Great Plains and Mountain states. It was the fifth Buffalo Bill Brawl. The first tournament was held in 2020 —...
Voting rights advocates sue to protect felon voting law
LINCOLN — Voting rights advocates sued Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen on Monday, arguing that he unconstitutionally instructed county election officials to ignore a new state law letting people convicted of felonies vote after serving their sentence. The lawsuit, bound for the Nebraska Supreme Court, clarified arguments that supporters of felon voting rights made […]
Tallgrass plans ethanol project to boost Nebraska agriculture and economy
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Tallgrass, an energy solutions company, is planning a project to use locally grown corn to meet the increasing demand for cleaner ethanol fuel. The project, detailed during Friday’s Community Builder event in Hastings, involves repurposing the Trailblazer Pipeline to store and export CO2, a byproduct of ethanol production, to create low-carbon ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel. The pipeline will transport CO2 for multiple industries, including breweries, meat-processing plants, and concrete and industrial manufacturing.
Platte Institute Testifies on LB 7, LB 9, LB 10, and LB 11 as Special Session Committee Hearings Begin
OMAHA, NE — Today the Platte Institute is providing testimony on four bills being considered during the Special Legislative Session. Attached are the testimonies in their entirety. Jim Vokal, CEO of the Platte Institute, added some additional context to this testimony, “As Governor Pillen and the legislature ambitiously seek...
Isolated severe storms this evening followed by dangerous heat to start the work week
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - I don’t know about you, but I am tired of talking about these hot temperatures. So, let’s change the subject for this evening and talk about severe weather. Why? Well... we have a low chance of seeing severe storms this evening. I’d say about a 10% to around 20% chance. The higher chance of seeing any storms will be southwest Nebraska and possibly North Central Nebraska. Storms have already initiated in Northeast Colorado and will continue to press eastward through the evening. As storms move eastward they should weaken before reaching Central Nebraska. In fact, it’s possible the Tri-Cities may not see any storms this evening. One or two storms could develop in North Central Nebraska this evening as well. This activity will push east and dissipate well before midnight. As we head past midnight, things will quiet down with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows tonight falling into the mid 50s northwest to lower 70s southeast.
Jack McVeigh helps Australia to victory in Olympic game against Spain
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, with men’s basketball taking the floor on Saturday. On the tournament’s opening day, one Husker helped his country to victory. Jack McVeigh scored 13 points for Australia in its opening game against Spain. He shot 4-for-8 from the field and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. The Aussie also made two free throws. McVeigh’s 13 points helped Australia start the tournament off strong. They defeated Spain 92-80, going up 1-0 in Group A. Australia faces off against Canada on Tuesday and Greece on Friday. The top eight following the group stage will advance to the quarterfinals. McVeigh played for Nebraska from 2015 to 2018. Last season, McVeigh led the Tasmania JackJumpers of the NBL with 17.3 points per game, helping them to the NBL championship and earning himself Grand Final MVP. He recently signed with the Houston Rockets. Strong Olympic start for @theJackMcVeigh in Australia’s 92-80 win over Spain. 💪🇦🇺 13 PTS (4-8 FG, 3-6 3PT) 7 REB pic.twitter.com/yZfmi5y8gC — Nebraska Men’s Basketball (@HuskerMBB) July 27, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Driftwood Feeders 4-H Club gives youth place to belong since 1921
Recounting the entire 100-plus-year history of the Driftwood Feeders 4-H Club is an undertaking, but capturing the full impact the club has had on the hundreds of 4-H families and youth who have been part of this organization is simply impossible. We were given a snapshot into highlights of this...
Tuffy Memorial Free Pit BBQ and Custer County Classic Bull Riding will go today
BROKEN BOW- Today, July 29, the Custer County Fairgrounds will be lively with the 54th annual Tuffy Winberg Memorial Free Pit BBQ and the Custer County Classic Bull Riding. Starting at 5:30 the Tuffy Winberg Memorial Free Pit BBQ will be held in the Shooting Sports Building (building 18) at the Custer County Fairgrounds. They will serve free beef sandwiches, beans, chips, water or tea, and Dairy Queen Dilly Bars.
Husker Camp Countdown: No. 11 Emmett Johnson
The Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star are counting down the top 50 Nebraska football players you need to know heading into the season. If not for season-ending injuries to Rahmir Johnson and Gabe Ervin, Johnson might have spent his second year with the Huskers much like the first — as a backup who appeared sparingly.
Chamberlain creates own legacy at Lincoln Southwest
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Like many of his peers, Karter Chamberlain’s childhood is filled with memories at the baseball diamond. Chamberlain’s youthful experiences, however, are a little different than most others. He spent many summer nights at Yankee Stadium and inside an MLB clubhouse. Chamberlain’s father, Joba, played ten seasons in the majors including seven with the Yankees.
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