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Vegas oddsmakers all-in on Nebraska football over Colorado
Since Matt Rhule took over the Nebraska football program and Deion Sanders took the helm of the Colorado Buffaloes, there’s been no love lost between the two teams. And next week, the programs will meet one more time. It will be the last time for the near future. And...
Solid waste collection in Omaha to be delayed for Labor Day
OMAHA, Neb. — There will be no solid waste collection for Omaha residents on Labor Day, officials said. Garbage or recyclable materials will not be collected on Monday, Sept. 2, Omaha Public Works Department said. Collection will be delayed by one day for the week, according to officials. Monday...
Nebraska football rising to dominance quickly in NIL world order
Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the Nebraska football team and its standing in the NIL community. For the most part, there’s quite a bit of worry that the Huskers were lagging too far behind the best teams in the conference. As...
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. “SET the Bar” in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that’s different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely...
Veterans Fundraiser Golf Tournament Set For Jackrabbit Run
GRAND ISLAND —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.
Chargers Use Balance of Ground and Air Attack, Knock off Burke
Homecoming night went the Sully Buttes Chargers way, as they ran and passed their way through the Burke Cougars to a 56-6 victory Friday in Onida. Sully Buttes finished with 262 yards rushing, and 239 yards passing to amass 501 yards total offense to earn their second victory of the season. Last weeks’ rushing champ Gavin Barber only had four rushes for 28 yards before he left in the second quarter with an injury, while junior Kadyn Westergren picked up the slack, rushing for 159 yards on 15 carries. Junior quarterback Wesley Wittler found his rhythm through the air, going 12 of 18 for 237 yards. Wittler opened the game with a 30 yard TD run, and scoring passes to four different receivers. Wittler also scored on a 20 yard run, that covered approximately 80 scrambling yards for his second rushing TD of the night. The junior also had two interceptions to help the cause.
New Loper Success Hub dedicated to student support
KEARNEY – It’s a place to collaborate and connect. That’s the easiest way to describe the new Loper Success Hub on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. When students come to the recently renovated space on the second floor of Calvin T. Ryan Library, they should feel welcomed, understood and supported.
Sports Overtime: Week 1 (Friday, Aug. 30)
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It’s Week 1 of the 2024 high school football season. Watch highlights in the video player above. Check back tonight to watch highlights in the video player & view final scores. H.S. Football Scoreboard (Friday, Aug. 30, 2024) Arapahoe 44, Cambridge 14. Arcadia-Loup City 26,...
Blackshirt alum thinks Nebraska football headed for double-digit win season
One day before the Nebraska football season, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that excitement over what the Huskers might be able to do this year is off the charts. Fans and former players alike are quite psyched up for what Matt Rhule, his coaching staff, and his charges could do in Rhule’s second season.
Local restaurants to donate 10% of proceeds for ‘Dine Out to Help Out’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Diners, food chains, and local joints have partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to fight food insecurity one bill at a time. It’s for the Food Bank’s ‘Dine Out to Help Out’ initiative happening Wednesday, Sept. 11. When residents enjoy food at their favorite spots in town, restaurants donate some of their proceeds to the bank.
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.
Former Huskers from '60s and '70s meet monthly to remember the good old days
LINCOLN, Neb. — Tom Osborne, Bob Devaney, national championships: all things that make you think of the good old days of Nebraska football. As fans those memories are everything, but it means just a little bit more to the men who dawned the "N" during those times. One group...
Nebraska Cornhuskers match against Kentucky nearly most watched ever
Earlier this month, Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball fans heard about the down sides of the Huskers being as popular as they are. Earlier this week though, Harper Murray, Merritt Beason, John Cook and the rest showed off the up sides. During a season opening match against ninth-ranked Kentuky, the Huskers won...
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