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Eustis teen charged as adult in violent assault
Frontier County, Neb. — A Eustis teen is charged as an adult after a man said he suffered serious injuries as a result of an assault. Preston Anderson, 17, is charged in Frontier County Court with first-degree assault. According to an arrest affidavit, on June 30, a Frontier County...
Iron Horse Festival receives grant for Holdrege festival event
HOLDREGE, Neb. — The Iron Horse Arts District has been awarded two grants totaling $6,190 by the Nebraska Arts Council! These generous grants will support different components of the Iron Horse Festival, happening in downtown Holdrege on Saturday, September 14. Nebraska Arts Council Executive Director Mike Markey shared:. The...
Celebrate Colombia’s Independence at the Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch Festival!
Restaurant Colombia Para Todos and Bellevue Berry Farm invite you to join the celebration of Colombia’s Independence this upcoming July 20th. Get ready to enjoy a festival full of music, colors, and flavors! This is the second time the restaurant has organized this event, as they are celebrating three years in Omaha this year. When we asked the owner, Milena Londoño, what inspired her to create this event, she said, “We are inspired because we love our country; it runs in our blood.” Additionally, she mentions that she is proud to wear her country’s yellow jersey in such a distant state and proudly showcases her jersey. Moreover, she wants to spread joy while sharing her culture with others. In her words, she says, “I want to bring a moment of happiness to every Colombian who is far from their country, their family, and perhaps their roots. I want to make them feel at home for a day.”
Nebraska softball announces portion of non-conference schedule for 2025
The Nebraska softball team has announced a portion of their 2025 non-conference schedule. The team enters the season after posting a 30-23 record for the 2024 campaign. After seeing the same number depart the program, the Huskers have added ten new players to their roster this season. As of July 15, the roster features 24 players, with 13 returning players, six transfers, and four freshmen. The team announced four of the five non-conference tournaments they will play early in the season. Feb. 14-16: Troy Cox Classic – Las Cruces, NM Feb. 20-23: Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic – Cathedral City, CA Feb. 28-March 2: Wichita State Tournament – Wichita, KS March 7-9: Big Red Spring Fling – Bowlin Stadium The 2025 season will see the Big Ten welcome three new programs to the league: Oregon, Washington, and UCLA. USC is also joining the conference, but that school does not have a softball program. Revelle and Sip are taking quick road trips! See you there future Huskers. Drop your schedules below! ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/6Pxq9dfVFc — Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) July 12, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Robinson sentenced on charges of Robbery, Senior Adult Abuse
SIDNEY -- Nathan Robinson, of Dix, was sentenced July 15 in Cheyenne County District Court on charges related to the theft from an 84-year-old Sidney woman. Robinson was sentenced to not more than 30 years or less than 20 years on Count I, Robbery, and Count III Senior Adult Abuse of not more than 36 months with credit of 168 days served. The sentences are to be served concurrently, and with Kimball County case No. CR23-12. He will serve is sentence with the Nebraska Department of Corrections.
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
Elgin native aims for rural family medicine career
OMAHA - Nicole Beckman, MD, calls herself a farm girl at heart. That’s one reason Dr. Beckman, a graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine and part of the Advanced Family Medicine Training Program, plans to become a rural family medicine physician, hopefully somewhere near her hometown of Elgin, Nebraska, when she completes her residency.
Josh Caron makes Nebraska Cornhuskers history in Monday's MLB Draft
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team has had a unprecedented number of former Huskers playing in Major League Baseball this season and it seems in the next few years, they’ll be joined by at least one more. That’s because NU catcher Josh Caron was selected by the Seattle Mariners in...
Kimball Health Services employees start fun landscaping project
KIMBALL -- The talented employees of Kimball Health Services started a creative landscaping project at the hospital. Administrative Assistant Erin Jefferis decided to create a rock snake by having the employees paint rocks to build Stoney the Snake. Jefferis said every month the employees do one thing as a whole...
Jack McVeigh Signed By NBA Team
Former Nebraska player Jack McVeigh has signed a two way contract with the Houston Rockets. McVeigh played at Nebraska from 2015-2018 when he appeared in 78 games, starting in 15 of them. He averaged 5.3 points per game in 17 minutes. He had a career high of 21 points twice. Since his career at Nebraska ended he has been playing professionally in his native Australia and is coming off a career season where he averaged 16.4 points per game 5.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Coincidently the announcement came shortly after he put up a respectable effort against the USA Olympic team where he had nine points in 11 minutes.
Top 2026 athlete to visit Nebraska at the end of the month
One of the top athletes in the class of 2026 will visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers later this month. Brandon Arrington is a cornerback/wide receiver from Mount Miguel High School out of Spring Valley, California. Arrington will visit Oklahoma on July 26th, Nebraska on July 27th, and Alabama on July 28th. During his Sophomore season, he made 14 receptions for 310 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 25 tackles on the year. Arrington is also an accomplished sprinter, recording times of 10.43 in the 100-meter dash and 20.76 in the 200-meter dash. According to three of the four primary recruiting services, the recruit is currently ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the class of 2026. The Huskers currently hold no commitments to their 2026 recruiting class. Can’t wait to be in Nebraska for the first time #gocornhuskers show some love @HuskerFBRecruit #🌽 pic.twitter.com/saDU0bw1YH — Brandon “Dash”Arrington jr (@brandonjubie2) July 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska’s Juwan Gary discusses decision to return for another season
A Nebraska basketball player recently discussed his decision to return to Lincoln for another season. Senior Juwan Gary made the announcement to return for the senior season. Gary played in 28 games, including 20 starts, during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. The forward said that he returned to Nebraska for another season because of the people connected to the program. I feel like we’ve got the best coach in the Big Ten and one of the top coaches in the country. We’ve got the best coaching staff, fan base, and all-around community. I wanted...
East Beatrice housing development plan approved by city council
BEATRICE – Beatrice elected officials have voted 6-0 in support of a proposed $10.5 million housing project in east Beatrice, hearing some opposition over what the homes may look like compared with the neighborhood. R-W-R LLC is seeking tax increment financing for the project north of Scott Street in...
Randall describes trauma of Great Dane attack
FALLS CITY – A 36-year-old Falls City woman told the Falls City City Council Monday about a dog attack while her husband suggested what might have happened had she or a child been taken to the ground amidst seven unsettled Great Danes. Megan Randall said she was traumatized by...
Omaha man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced drugs, killing a man
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs. Patrick Hoshor was charged with selling a fake OxyContin pill that killed a man. A criminal complaint filed in federal court shed light on a scary early-morning situation on April 1,...
Fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burns 200 acres
WHITECLAY, Neb. - A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres. Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz said lightning caused the fire six miles west of Whiteclay early Friday morning. Firefighters were on scene until Sunday. “We’re getting really dry in Sheridan County. We were called out to a small...
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