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Hornady recognized for 75 years of service
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hall County Board of Commissioners recognized Hornady Manufacturing for 75 years of service. The owner, Steve Hornady, accepted the award and said he was surprised by the amount of people there. Multiple individuals spoke on how Hornady is always involved in the community. Hornady...
Rollings Hills Supply Post 43 Jrs/Srs Advance To North Division RBL Finals Thanks To Shutout Victories
WAYNE – After dealing with back-to-back weather delays, Ralph Bishop League Tournament teams were able to compete in their respective quarterfinal round. From Hank Overin Field in Wayne, both of the Rolling Hills Supply Post 43 teams have been off for a week and earned first round byes in both North Division tournaments.
Wildcat Golfers Garner WGCA All-American Honors
WAYNE – After a trio of Wayne State College women’s golfers were highlighted among the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, the same three were also recognized by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association. According to a release from Wayne State Athletics, the 2023-24 WGCA (Women’s Golf Coaches...
‘Different level of excitement’: Geneva native ready for Paris Olympics
GENEVA, Neb. (KSNB) - Maggie Malone Hardin is representing what she refers to as “small town Nebraska” on the biggest stage in all of sports yet again. Malone Hardin is a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics in women’s javelin, making it the third time she has become an Olympian.
Kramer Fireworks celebrates 10 year anniversary
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday, many are stocking up on fireworks to celebrate, and firework sales have increased across North Platte. Kramer Fireworks has been selling fireworks for ten years and has become one of the largest fireworks stores in the area. To celebrate, the store is doing a bingo card to not only shop at their store but also other fireworks stores across North Platte and to partake in social media challenges. The winner will receive a special fireworks bundle from Kramer Fireworks. The store itself has come a long way from where it started back in 2014, according to owner Mitzi Kramer.
Lincoln County welcomes new event venue in Maxwell
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new event venue, where history and celebration converge, is now open in Maxwell. The Pony Express Cottonwood Springs hosts open house and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday. The venue will host weddings, family reunions, graduation parties, and other celebrations. The house can even be rented...
SENCA’s 18th Annual Benefit Attracts 20 Teams, 80 Golfers
Kirkman’s Lakeview Golf Course near Humboldt was the location of the 18th Annual Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc. (SENCA) benefit golf tournament and drawing. Participating in the four-person scramble tournament were 80 golfers representing 20 teams. Following 18 holes of golf, flag prizes consisting of nine holes and...
Finishing Touches at Omaha’s Third Costco
This construction project is nearly complete. Workers are applying the finishing touches for Omaha’s third Costco Wholesale store, which will open for business this month. Located on the southeast corner of 180th & West Maple Road, this new Costco should relieve pressure at the 123rd & West Dodge Road location.
Ponca Tribe, Neligh community unite to celebrate rich heritage
NELIGH, Neb. — The relationship between the Ponca Tribe and Neligh spans back hundreds of years, and the Antelope County Museum celebrated their heritage with tribe members dancing at a ceremony. “They are part of our heritage and they’re back in our history, and I thought, ‘We’re going to...
New leaders arrive at Hastings Salvation Army
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Salvation Army of Hastings recently welcomed two new officers to the area. Captains Joseph and Rachel Irvine started their new assignments on June 25. They succeeded Majors Dale and Sandra Brandenburg – longtime Salvation Army of Hastings leaders who are retiring this summer. The...
One ex-Commodore should be on the Nebraska Cornhuskers' radar
As the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team prepares for a crucial 2025 season, the possibility of a game-changing player coming on board is a tantalizing prospect. The key to this potential coup lies in the hands of head coach Will Bolt. It’s a rare and exciting opportunity for the Huskers to...
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