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NPS could spend $3.5 million on facilities' needs
Aging infrastructure has become a growing concern at many Norfolk Public Schools, potentially translating into more dollars needed for building renovations. According to Nejla Muminovic of the Norfolk Daily News, associate superintendent of business services Erik Wilson presented an update on facilities district wide, saying some building infrastructure, dehumidification systems and HVAC machines are in need of facelifts.
UNMC College of Medicine ranked among top 15 institutions nationally
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine was ranked as a Tier 1 institution for primary care training, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of medical schools. UNMC is one of 15 schools nationwide to earn the ranking. It was also named...
Otoe County Fair competitors check in entries
Otoe County Fair exhibitors were busy on Wednesday morning, July 24, on the fairgrounds in Syracuse as they checked in various entries for this year’s event. Among the throng of fair competitors was Duane Hansen, the man famous for growing a pumpkin big enough and tough enough to endure a 38-mile journey on the Missouri River back in 2022.
Butler hits the ground running in working with Husker defensive backs
INDIANAPOLIS — The timing just wasn't right when Matt Rhule approached John Butler in the spring about joining his program as an analyst. But when Evan Cooper abruptly resigned in early July and Nebraska needed a defensive backs coach, things came together quickly — thanks in part to where Rhule and Butler chose to vacation.
Intermittent power outages impact Waterloo residents
WATERLOO, Neb. (WOWT) - An electrical equipment issue caused intermittent power outages Wednesday for customers in the Waterloo area. 6 News was first made aware of the issue around 11:30 a.m. Waterloo authorities said they had experienced power shutting off then coming back on about every 20 minutes. An Omaha...
New hotel proposed at GI City Council meeting
Grand Island, Neb. — Paul Younes is looking to expand his hotel prowess into Grand Island. At Tuesday night's Grand Island City Council meeting, a redevelopment resolution was proposed to add a hotel and restaurant to the northwest corner of Husker Highway and Prairieview Street in the southwest part of the city, caddy-corner from the regional medical center.
Pickup goes out-of-control on Perkins Street, missing three people at picnic shelter
BEATRICE -- Beatrice Police and fire officials were sent to the scene of a bizarre accident just south of the downtown area. It happened when a roofing company pickup turning from South Fifth to travel east on Perkins went out of control. The truck ended up colliding with a picnic shelter at Gage County Foundation Park, narrowly missing three people sitting there. Police Sergeant Wes Henning says the accident involved a total of four vehicles.
Sorensen to take over as Hastings shotgun sports coach
HASTINGS, Neb. (Press Release) - Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements announced Wednesday that Lane Sorensen has been named as the head shotgun sports coach after spending a year as the shotgun sports manager at Heartland Shooting Park in Alda. “We are very excited to add Lane to the Hastings...
Hospital CEO announces plan for EMS services
SIDNEY -- Sidney Regional Medical Center is planning to bring ambulance service back to the hospital by early Fall. The announcement came during the July 23 Sidney City Council meeting by Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik. "Just really to give the Council an update on where we're at....
Pet of the Week: Brutus
Kearney, Neb. — Meet Brutus, this week's pet of the week!. Hi there, my name is Brutus! I am very sweet and love to give kisses. I am very loyal to my human friends and I have a lot of love to give. I am an active dog and love to go on walks and play fetch. I am not sure how I feel about other dogs, so I would need to test with any other dogs in the home. I am a great listener and love to cuddle up on the couch with my humans. I am a tad bit nervous around new people, but all it takes is 1 treat and we are BFF’s! If you are interested in meeting me, please stop into KAAS!
Card Shower To Celebrate 90th
The family of George Prince of Norfolk, formerly of Pierce, is requesting a card shower honoring his 90th birthday on Monday, August 5. His family includes his wife Carlene; children, Rick (Emilie) Prince of Pierce, the late Gregg (Vickie) Prince of Pierce, Jeff (Sheryl) Prince of Pierce, Ann (Jeff) Preister of Lindsay, Mark (Ann) Prince of Omaha, Susie (Larry) Koranda of Laurel, and Julie (Brice) Buckendahl of Pierce; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Home addition redtags turn dream home into nightmare
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A large family has a big dream of more living space, but an expansion project turned out to be a living nightmare. 6 News talks with construction workers to expose what a contractor allegedly did wrong. The back of the Stickney home has a new two-and-a-half...
Conestoga alum Hogue talks NCAA Woman of the Year nomination, career at Nebraska Wesleyan
(KMAland) -- Former Conestoga standout and recent Nebraska Wesleyan alum Isabella Hogue has been nominated for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year award. Hogue is among two from Nebraska Wesleyan and six from the American Rivers Conference that were nominated for the award, which honors senior female student-athletes for academic achievement, athletic excellence, service and leadership.
Another change in boot-shaped residential plan
The layout has changed again for a proposed large, residential complex on a tract of farmland that lies south of Philip Ave. and the city industrial park and north of the S. Platte River. The new layout allows for more homes to be built and two years longer to do...
Nebraska to host class of 2026 offensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host a class of 2026 offensive linemen this weekend. Deacon Schmitt will visit the Lincoln campus on July 27. Schmitt is a 6-foot-5, 290 offensive tackle from Windsor High School in Windsor, CO. He will take a visit to Oklahoma two days prior to his visit with the Cornhuskers. The prospect earned a scholarship offer from Nebraska after performing well in a Husker-run football camp in Lincoln last month. Offensive line coach Donovan Raiola extended the offer. Nebraska currently does not hold any commitments to the class of 2026. However, a flurry of recent offers has taken place as the 2025 cycle winds down, heading into the 2024 college football season. Blessed to have received an offer to play football at The University of Nebraska! GBR 🔴⚪️@CoachMattRhule @Coach_Satt @DonovanRaiola @CoachCoeling @KyleFisherUNL @SixZeroAcademy @WindsorFB pic.twitter.com/3tuhNtVgH7 — Deacon Schmitt (@deacon_schmitt) June 8, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska football on a quest to finally meet the media's expectations
It's July, so that means Big Ten Media Days are underway. The annual Big Ten Media Preseason Poll was released to kick off the event, with Ohio State expected to be the conference’s best team while the Huskers come in at 8th. This aligns with my expectations for Nebraska football in 2024, but over the last decade, the media has been wrong about one team more than any other. As I’ve written, Nebraska football has been on a historic run of falling short of expectations.
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