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Lincoln Police warn of fake social media post involving missing boy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police wants the public to be aware of a fake social media post involving a missing boy circulating online. Police said they have received multiple reports on Tuesday about a photo posted in a buy/sell/trade Facebook group claiming a young boy is missing in Lincoln.
Affidavit: Men arrested after selling half a pound of meth to Lincoln investigators
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities arrested two men as part of a coordinated drug sting outside a Lincoln grocery store on Monday. Nathaniel Stephenson and Alfredo Dominguez III, both 27 years old, were arrested in a parking lot near the West A Street and South Coddington Avenue. They now face drug distribution and weapons charges.
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: Tuesday Game with Lincoln at Kansas City Postponed
KANSAS CITY, KS–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 16)–Due to the inclement weather in the Kansas City area, Tuesday’s scheduled game versus the Kansas City Monarchs has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a double header tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17th with the first game starting at...
Man sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing stepfather in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man convicted in the killing of his stepfather will spend the rest of his life in prison. Lancaster County Judge Darla Ideus sentenced 41-year-old Joseph Kruger to life in prison for killing 59-year-old Mark Kruger. He was also sentenced to four to eight years on...
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Hastings school board rejects In God We Trust motto amid spirited, civil debate
HASTINGS, Neb. — Four simple words – In God We Trust” – raise complicated questions. One Hastings school board member wants the motto displayed in schools but the board votes against the proposal after a civil yet impassioned debate about the role of faith in public life.
WINNEBAGO TRIBE TO HOST 158TH HOMECOMING POW WOW
THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA IS PREPARING TO HOST ITS 158TH ANNUAL POWWOW. THE CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD JULY 25-28 AT VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK IN WINNEBAGO. THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CHIEF LITTLE PRIEST AND THE POWWOW IS THE LONGEST RUNNING HOMECOMING CELEBRATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN THE SUMMER...
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...
Nebraska offers 2027 tight end from California powerhouse
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the latest program to offer 2027 tight end Mark Bowman. On Tuesday, the Huskers extended an offer to the 6-foot-5 Bowman, who attends California powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California. Despite being only a 2027 prospect, Bowman has put together a tremendous offer sheet, including Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Utah, and Washington. Bowman appeared in eight varsity games as a freshman. In those eight appearances, he made 11 catches for 125 yards and four touchdowns. The Cornhuskers currently do not hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class. Matt Rhule and the company are currently focused on their 2025 recruiting class, which holds 16 commitments, including picking up a commitment from Texas defensive back Bryson Webber over the weekend. ALL GLORY TO GOD!! Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Nebraska!@MozeeJ43 @MDFootball pic.twitter.com/8ZBcuTUOF6 — Mark Bowman (@Mark_Bowman09) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers
This week, we discuss Nebraska's latest hire and how he got to work immediately, the July 27 visit date coming together, and the increase in high school football transfers. The post Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers appeared first on On3.
Nebraska honors Tom Osborne and Brook Berringer outside new athletic complex
The Nebraska Football team has honored Hall of Fame Coach Tom Osborne outside their new athletic complex. A statue of Osborne and quarterback Brook Berringer has been installed outside the Osborne Legacy Complex. Fred Hoppe sculpted the statue, which was initially installed outside the Osborne Athletic Complex on the north side of Memorial Stadium in 2006. In a social media post from Tuesday, Hoppe explained how he convinced Osborne to agree to a sculpture. Tom Osborne was approached about getting a sculpture. He’s just a modest man and said no to everyone, the regents and the coaches. So I met with him...
Council applies for funds to clean up dilapidated buildings
——— Top photo: A rundown house at 1200 E. Fourth in North Platte in 2020 that was later torn down. The tasks for the city attorney fell to Terry Waite after Stack retired. Some properties were condemned and demolished, such as a prominent building next to the Hub Bar on the north side of the city, which was torn down in 2022.
Omaha City Council advances several major items including Costco annexation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council covered a lot of ground Tuesday after two weeks off. The meeting went well into Tuesday evening, covering 124 agenda items and taking nearly five hours to do so. Of note, they green lit the annexation package to include the new Costco...
Good Samaritan removes old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumpers drove behind a church to leave a disgraceful eyesore. 6 News’ story told how the small congregation of senior citizens at Mount View Presbyterian Church doesn’t have the physical or financial strength to remove the old tires. “We would have to pay...
New Kimball restaurant had successful first week open
KIMBALL -- A Colorado family has brought a new restaurant to Kimball – Heritage Cafe. The Cafe took the place of Karen’s Kitchen located at 214 S. Walnut St. The grand opening was July 11, and Owner Debra O'Conner says they had a much bigger turnout from the community than they expected.
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