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Wyoming and Nebraska Weather: Storms, Heat, and Weekend Outlook
Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming is expected to experience a significant change in weather starting Friday. A quiet morning is predicted before scattered storms develop by mid-afternoon. Temperatures in Cheyenne will reach 87°F, while Laramie will see 82°F, and Rawlins will hit 84°F. According to the US...
Sources weigh in on five-star Michael Terry III's recruitment as No. 1 athlete visits Texas, Oregon, Nebraska
The dead period is gone, and schools will hustle to make one last summer pitch for several prospects across the country. The late-July visit week has been an important tool for schools to try and steal momentum before an August announcement or make a last impression before the season starts. Three schools are hoping to use this weekend to impact five-star San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry III.
NPCC lands ten student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Teams
North Platte, Neb. - The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized 12,245 student-athletes from across the country for their dedication in the classroom last week. The Knights volleyball and women's basketball teams combined to land ten student-athletes on the 2023-24 NJCAA All-Academic Team lists. Those who achieved a GPA of...
North Platte police officers share essential cycling safety tips
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - In North Platte, cycling is a beloved activity and many people enjoy exploring the city’s scenic trails, but there are some safety tips officers are wanting bikers to know before they hit the streets. “If they’re going to drive on the right side of...
Linnaus, Nebraska girls earn 56-16 win over Maine in Day One of wrestling exchange
PIERCE - Several Northeast Nebraska wrestlers took to the mat yesterday for the first ever girls’ version of the Nebraska Maine Exchange out at Pierce High School. The girls from Nebraska dominated throughout the evening, picking up six pins as a team on their way to a 56-16 victory.
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
Lancaster County Health Department issues air quality advisory in midst of wildfires
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department issued an air quality advisory due to the smoke from wildfires that are spanning north-central Canada and Pacific Northwest areas. Air Quality Section Supervisor Gary Bergstrom with LLCHD said that smoke from the fires has been affecting the air quality in...
Crop duster aircraft crashes into power lines north of Overton on Wednesday
OVERTON — An aerial applicator aircraft crashed after striking powerlines north of Overton during the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24. According to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, at 4:11 p.m., the dispatch center received an iPhone crash indication at 76150 Road 444, north of Overton. When deputies arrived...
Crews battling grass fire northeast of Scottsbluff
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNOP) - Firefighters are battling a large grass fire northeast of Scottsbluff. Fire crews were dispatched to the grass fire, now known as the Camden Grass Fire at 12:30 p.m. mountain time. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road...
Lincoln Salvation Army kicks off Annual ‘Back-to-School Backpack Drive’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Salvation Army is looking to individuals and businesses in the community to help them provide children with the tools they need for a successful school year. The distribution event will take place on Thursday, August 8 at the Lincoln Salvation Army. The backpack drive...
Nebraska to host 2026 quarterback on Friday
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will welcome a class of 2026 quarterback to Lincoln this weekend. Four-star prospect Jackson Taylor will be on the Lincoln campus on Friday, July 26. Taylor is a 6-foot-0, 170-pound quarterback for Thousand Oaks in Los Angeles, CA. In 13 games last season, he threw for 2,598 yards with a 56% completion percentage. He threw for 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions and finished the year with a quarterback rating of 111.3. Taylor holds multiple offers, but early indications are that the Auburn Tigers are the early frontrunners for his commitment. Nebraska’s class of 2026 has no commitments. The class of 2025 has 17 commitments and is ranked outside the top 25. Excited to be in Lincoln Friday with @HuskerFootball 🔴⚪️@HuskerFBRecruit @CoachMattRhule @Coach_Satt @CoachDanny10 pic.twitter.com/WYgUZwnfzk — Jackson Taylor (@jackson7taylor) July 23, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Hyannis Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge as Part of Project Safe Neighborhoods
A Hyannis man admitted to a serious violation of federal law, owning up to being in possession of a firearm despite a criminal record that expressly forbid it. Ryan Diefenbach, a 33-year-old resident, entered his guilty plea on the count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Series evens in 6-2 Omaha loss to Saints
SAINT PAUL, MN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series to the Saint Paul Saints, losing 6-2 Wednesday afternoon at CHS Field. For the second straight game, the Saints got on the board first and jumped out to a 4-0 lead off Omaha starting pitcher Anthony Veneziano, tagging the left-hander for four runs on seven hits over the first three innings of the game.
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