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Husker pitcher Brett Sears drafted by Atlanta Braves
A Nebraska pitcher heard his name called in Monday’s MLB draft. With the 221st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Brett Sears. Atlanta selected Sears in the seventh round, becoming the fourth seventh-round selection in Nebraska history. Sears is now the fifth Husker pitcher under head coach Will Bolt to be drafted in the first 10 roundten, joining Spencer Schwellenbach, Cade Povich, Emmett Olson, and Jace Kaminska. The senior is the sixth Husker to be selected by the Braves in the draft. Sears earned All-American and Academic All-American in the 2024...
Pawnee County Fair this week
(KLZA)-- The Pawnee County Fair will take place this week, Wednesday through Saturday in Pawnee City. Animals to be displayed during the Fair will checked in on Wednesday. The Pawnee County Fair Parade will be Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Virginia Schlender has been selected at the Grand Marshall for the parade. She and her family have been active with the Fair for over 35 years.
Vanderheiden Picks Up First Career Eagle Raceway Win
Anyone who aspires for success in RaceSaver competition must first master Eagle Raceway and Cole Vanderheiden did just that on Saturday night with the season's first career win at the high-banked oval, and second overall on the season. The Papillion, Neb., driver turned back a late challenge to capture the...
Late Score Costs McCook MNB Seniors After Late Charge From Norton
Monday's game against Norton Varsity American Legion was a heartbreaker for McCook MNB Seniors, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat at Norton. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when Logan Willour lined out, scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors lost despite out-hitting Norton nine to five. Simon Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with three hits. McCook MNB Seniors got on the board in the top of the third inning after Quentin Terry singled, and Norton committed an error, each scoring one run. Norton jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after McCook MNB Seniors committed an error, Kai Cop reached on catcher's interference, and Collin Springer hit into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors took the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Garcia doubled, and Terry was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Norton went back into the lead after Springer singled, and Willour lined out, each scoring one run. Trenton Raile opened the game for McCook MNB Seniors. They surrendered five hits and five runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out five and walking one. Jaden Boyle led things off on the bump for Norton. They surrendered seven hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking one. Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with one run batted in. They went 3-for-4 on the day. Terry collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors in three at bats. Miles Pollmann stole two bases. Springer went 1-for-4 at the plate as the leadoff hitter led the team with two runs batted in. Ryan Prewo, Owen Hammond, Springer, Tyler Stewart, and Cop each collected one hit for Norton. McCook MNB Seniors will travel to Minden for their next game on Friday.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice...
New Nebraska law prohibits turns on red arrows
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new state statute prohibiting right and left turns on red arrow signals will take effect on Friday. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said this change aims to enhance safety for all road users, including drivers and pedestrians. “We urge all drivers to familiarize themselves with this...
Spotty, strong storms possible in eastern Nebraska Tuesday evening
We say goodbye to the high heat Tuesday, but not storm chances in eastern Nebraska. There is a chance for a few spotty strong-to-severe storms during the evening. While there is a chance for a few spotty showers in the later morning and early afternoon, the chance for any strong to severe storms goes up mainly after 5 p.m. The Storm Prediction Center has most of central and eastern Nebraska in a "slight" risk area for severe storms. Though part of the Omaha metro is in this area, the better support for stronger storms will be west of Omaha, out toward Norfolk, Columbus and York.
Monday & Tuesday are the final days to sign Support Our Schools Petition
July 15, 2024 – Support Our Schools Nebraska volunteers will be at locations across Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday, gathering petition signatures to let Nebraskans decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools. Voters can find locations and times to sign the petition by visiting SupportOurSchoolsNebraska.org.
Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer the Latest on Cash Rents
Lincoln, Nebraska, July 16, 2024 — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19.
Nebraska Considers Mobile Sports Betting For Property Tax Relief
Nebraska is considering a proposal, which would provide an additional $30 million a year for property tax relief if residents are allowed to engage in sports betting via phones or mobile devices. Gamblers and gaming officials are urging the governor and lawmakers to consider this option when they reconvene for a special session on July 25.
Nebraska Select 18U One Match Away from USYL Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Nebraska Select 18U is taking the state by storm, both by having players from across the state, but also its success in this year's USYL Presidents Cup. The team will be playing in the championship match on Tuesday morning at 9:45 a.m. You can watch, by clicking on this link.
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