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Humboldt man sentenced for criminal mischief linked to copper wire on irrigation pivots
PAWNEE CITY - Rickey Long, 41, of Humboldt was sentenced in Pawnee County to 36 months probation for criminal mischief involving the stripping of copper wire from irrigation pivots. Investigators say wire was missing from pivots owned by farmers Richard Binder, Lynn Binder, Greg Kreuger and Steven Schaardt in 2022....
Alliance Sports announces developer and design firm for Union Omaha's soccer stadium
OMAHA, Neb. — Alliance Sports announced the developers and design firm of the mixed-use, 18-acre development that will serve as Union Omaha's soccer stadium as well as a future professional women's soccer team. Hines was chosen as the development manager for the project, which will be located along Abbott...
Husker football commit earns fourth recruiting star
A Nebraska football commit has earned a fourth recruiting star. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck earned his extra star from the recruiting service 247Sports. The remaining recruiting services rate South Dakota’s top 2025 prospect three stars. Reports suggest the Huskers may play the recruit on the offensive line as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible candidate on the defensive line. Hammerbeck selected the Huskers over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He returned on an official visit in June before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Behind Enemy Lines: Nebraska is looking to upset the Big Ten apple cart in Year 2 under Matt Rhule
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about Ohio State’s opponents. From looking at the Big Ten Conference to individual opponents, to specific players, we will bring it all to you. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Behind Enemy Lines” articles here.
Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants North Platte boy’s wish
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Make-A-Wish Nebraska granted the wish of North Platte’s Dylan Kring Wednesday afternoon. Kring, the outdoor-loving 9-year-old son of Greg and Michelle Kring, has been battling Batten Disease since August 2019. The rare recessive genetic disorder which causes cells to be unable to dispose of waste, leads to the eventual breakdown of sight, motor skills, and mobility.
Sodbusters Rally And Trip Up Fremont
Hastings, Nebraska- The Hastings Sodbusters battled back from a four-run deficit and defeated The Fremont Moo, 9-8, Wednesday night at Duncan Field. The two teams have split the first two games of the three game series. Fremont jumped on the scoreboard in the top of the first inning. With one...
Huskers to host St. Louis athlete at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host a class of 2026 athlete on campus next month. Keenan Harris is scheduled to visit the Lincoln campus the weekend of July 26-28. Harris is a four-star prospect for Saint Louis University High in St. Louis, MO. Last season, he appeared in ten games, recording 95 total tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack. He holds two dozen offers, including from Arkansas, Auburn, and Illinois. For 2026, the athlete is ranked the No. 4 player in the state of Missouri and the No. 104 overall prospect. Nebraska currently holds no commitments to its class of 2026 but has made a flurry of offers in recent weeks. As the 2025 recruiting cycle starts to wind down, the 2026 cycle is picking up steam. 2026 St. Louis (Mo.) University High four-star LB/ATH Keenan Harris will spend the July 26-28 weekend at Nebraska, he tells me No. 104 prospect nationally and the fourth-ranked prospect out of Missouri in the ‘26 cycle https://t.co/cHbOCWH3RP — Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) July 17, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Omaha teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha music teacher is being honored and receiving a $10,000 grant from Barry Manilow’s Manilow Music Project. Hiltje Peitz, a music teacher at Liberty Middle School in Papillion, will be the recipient of $5,000 herself, while the school will receiving $5,000 in new band instruments.
City of Ogallala to chlorinate city water supply beginning Monday
Ogallala, Neb. - The City of Ogallala will chlorinate the city water supply next week as part of a maintenance routine. The routine will begin Monday, July 22nd and will continue through Friday, July 26th. The city says there might be a slight taste or odor.
Lincoln Public Schools sees high turnout in latest effort to address staffing shortages
LINCOLN, Neb. — Schools in Nebraska are struggling to fill hundreds of vacancies, just like others nationwide. To address this problem, Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) has been having interview days with the goal of hiring as many school staff as possible. The most recent interview day was on Tuesday,...
Crete Fire and Rescue receives biggest inflow of volunteers at once
CRETE, Neb. -- The Crete Fire Department is welcoming its biggest influx of volunteers at one time. Six new volunteers are joining the department, increasing its number to 42 total members. Moving to 42 members is a big help to James Yost, Assistant Fire Chief. “Moving up to 42,” said...
Date set for Nebraska Football Fan Day; Volleyball Fan Day time adjusted
LINCOLN, Neb. (Huskers.com) - Nebraska fans will have a unique opportunity to interact with both Husker football and volleyball players on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Nebraska Football Fan Day is set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that day with the event once again taking place in the Hawks Championship Center.
Madison man sentenced for involvement in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Madison man was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. District Court Judge Brian Buescher sentenced Jason Penalbert, 37, to more than 4 years imprisonment for conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Once Penalbert is released from prison, he will begin a two-year term of supervised release.
OLLI is Expanding to Omaha & Director Bob Michl Invites Adults 50+ to Event on 7/25 Because “Curiousity Never Retires!”
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (OLLI at UNL) is expanding into the Omaha Metro area and will host a free OLLI Omaha Showcase event on Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center in Aksarben Village, 6450 Pine St.
Huskers add Transfers Yuzu Miyoshi, Tiziana Rossini
The Nebraska women’s tennis team continues to build its roster with the addition of sophomore transfers Yuzu Miyoshi and Tiziana Rossini for the 2024-25 season. Miyoshi competed at No. 1 singles and doubles as a freshman at Sophia University in Japan and was named the 2022 player of the year. From Kawasaki, Kagawa, Japan, Miyoshi joins the Big Red with three years of eligibility remaining. Prior to college, she competed in the Kanto Junior Tennis Championship and was named Japan Junior Tennis Tour Champions - Champion.
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