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It's RAGBRAI week! The 51st ride kicked off Sunday with more 'normal' crowds
HENDERSON — RAGBRAI has kicked off its 51st year with a more — quote, unquote — normal feeling. Though is anything about this river-to-river ride through the Hawkeye State truly normal? After celebrating a half-century last year with a bang, fewer riders are participating in the 2024 edition of the Register's Annual...
Five-star offensive tackle names Nebraska as a top school
A top class of 2026 offensive lineman has cut his list of finalists, and Nebraska made the list. Jackson Cantwell is a five-star offensive tackle for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. Cantwell cut the number of offers he’s currently considering in half. Nebraska is listed among the 14 finalists the tackle named earlier in the week. Cantwell excels at sports other than football as well. During his freshman year in high school, he threw the shotput 62-0.5 feet, good enough for the third longest all-time for a freshman. It should be no surprise that Cantwell would excel at the shotput. His father,...
Nebraska football could have a secret weapon in pursuit of 5-star OT
While it hasn’t resulted in many high-profile commitments yet, Nebraska football has made a habit of being in the thick of the race for several of the top offensive line prospects in the country. It looks like the Huskers are once again among the top contenders for a 5-star...
Huskers projected to land four-star defensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been projected to land a four-star prospect and class of 2025 recruit. Kade Pietrzak is a defensive lineman for Sheyenne High School in West Fargo, ND. Pietrzak is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Dakota for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Bryan Munson of the On3 Network has projected an expert prediction for the Husker to receive Pietzak’s commitment. Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are believed to be in the running. The Huskers class of 2025 holds 16 commitments and is ranked No. 28 nationwide. The Cornhuskers have also been making a series of offers to 2026 recruits but have not received any commitment. No timetable has been announced for when Kade Pietrzak will announce his decision. Nebraska insider @BryanMunson_ has logged an expert prediction for the Huskers to land 4-star DL Kade Pietrzak🌽 Read: https://t.co/h3ymGBw4Dz pic.twitter.com/NQuGBgGl2o — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 18, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
35th anniversary of Flight 232 crash marked
Sioux City, Iowa-Friday, July 19th, was the 35th anniversary of the crash of United Flight 232 at the Sioux Gateway Airport. The Mid American Museum of Aviation and Transportation held an open house to remember the 112 who died in the crash, the 180 who survived, and the first responders and community members who aided them. Museum board member Pam Mickelson said the open house began at 10 a.m. and had activities throughout the day.
Lincoln County Historical Museum hosts Buffalo Burger Bash
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Lincoln County Historical Museum kicked off the weekend with the Buffalo Burger Bash on Saturday. The museum grilled 300 burgers, and by the end of the event nearly all of them were gone. Many people enjoyed their burgers while exploring the museum. Lincoln County...
Nebraska to host class of 2026 offensive lineman at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are preparing to host a class of 2026 offensive linemen at the end of the month. Hudson Parliament is a 6-foot-4, 285-pound prospect from Brandon Valley High School in Brandon, SD. Parliament made headlines earlier this month with his performance at Nebraska’s Friday Night Lights camp. That performance earned him a scholarship offer from the Cornhuskers. He has been a popular name on the recruiting trail with offers this offseason from Iowa, Iowa State, and Minnesota. Nebraska’s class of 2026 still holds no commitments, but a flurry of recent offers hopes to change that. #GBR 🌽 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hgCDaAiUcq — Hudson Parliament (@Hud_Parliament) June 28, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
KFOR Sports Brief July 20, 2024
Strasberger Orthopedics of Lincoln Northwest shutout Judds Brothers of Lincoln Northeast 7-0. Strasberger now plays top-seed Carpetland of Lincoln East Saturday at 7pm over at Den Hartog Field. Pinnacle Bank of Lincoln Southwest beat Union Bank of Lincoln Pius X 5-2. Pinnacle Bank now moves on to Sunday night’s 7pm game and awaits the winner between Carpetland and Strasberger. Union Bank plays Judds Brothers in an elimination game at 4pm Saturday.
A Nebraska man stormed out after a heated argument with his husband. Eight months later, he’s still missing
Every night before Tyler Goodrich’s father goes to bed, he prays for answers about his missing son. “I stand at the window and I beg him for answers,” Lonnie Goodrich says about his son Tyler. “I beg him to come home.”. Tyler was 35 years old when...
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