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Kevin J. Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament Set For August 24
WAYNE – An annual memorial fishing tournament will take over Lewis and Clark Lake in late August. According to a release from Wayne Community Schools Foundation, the Kevin J. Murray tournament will be held on Saturday, August 24 marking the 20th year. Proceeds raised from this event will be...
Omaha man sentenced for assaulting Offutt Air Force Base airmen with a deadly weapon
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced for assaulting Offutt Air Force Base airmen with a deadly weapon. Robert Williams, 29, will be behind bars for 33 months with three years of supervised release following the completion of his sentence. The Department of Justice said on Nov. 30,...
Kiewit Luminarium CEO steps down, former Union Pacific vice president of marking and sales operations fills in
OMAHA, Neb. — The Kiewit Luminarium announced the CEO has stepped down. Related coverage in the video above: Science of Skateboarding exhibit at Kiewit Luminarium. Silva Raker spent three years with the Luminarium, bringing "extensive experience, vision, and energy to help develop and launch an exceptional science center in Omaha that is leading our region in engaging children and adults alike about science, technology, engineering, and math," according to a letter to Luminarium members.
Best Day Ever helps kids transition from summer to school with spud-tacular results
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — One school serves up potatoes with a bang -- shot from a cannon on the first day of class but what teachers really hope to do is launch students off the couch into learning. “3... 2... 1” comes a chorus of kids outside the back...
Bruins split on opening day against Top-15 foes
ASHLAND, Ore. -- The 14th-ranked Bellevue University volleyball opened the 2024 campaign by splitting a pair of matches against top 15 opponents at the Raider Invitational being played at the Lithia Motors Pavillion on the Southern Oregon University campus. The Bruins swept 12th-ranked Corban University, 3-0 (25-23, 33-31, 25-19) in...
Husker soccer falls to Oklahoma State in season opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – Despite holding the 22-13 advantage in shots, the No. 6 Nebraska soccer team dropped the season opener against Oklahoma State 2-0 at Hibner Stadium on Thursday evening in front of 1,379 fans. In a matchup between two former Big 12 foes, the teams saw...
Stein motivated by new responsibilities as Northwest football navigates fall practices
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Longtime Northwest football coach Kevin Stein has added responsibilities as a position coach focusing on running backs and quarterbacks in light of the retirement of an assistant. He said he’s loving every minute of it. “Having a chance to coach a position and get...
Northwest softball chasing Class B state title three-peat with ‘dominant’ mentality
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Northwest softball enters the 2024 season as the two-time defending Class B state champions. Every year brings changes to the roster, but the Vikings return eight starters from last year and are confident in what could potentially be a three-peat. “I think there’s a lot...
NU Notes: Two Huskers Tabbed for Watch Lists
A pair of Husker freshmen were tabbed for watch lists this week, as Dylan Raiola and Jacory Barney Jr. were recognized. Raiola was on the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watchlist, while Barney was featured on the Jet Award Preseason Watchlist. Raiola, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound quarterback, was...
Amare Sanders, Ceyair Wright pushing to start for Nebraska football
You have to be impressed with the 2024 Nebraska football recruiting class. Just based on what we have seen through the spring and fall camp, it looks like the Huskers hit a home run. That goes beyond Dylan Raiola too. Yes, the five-star quarterback and starter for Nebraska football (my...
Warrior Volleyball Battles Back to Take Down No. 17 Flames in Season Opener
OMAHA – Warrior Volleyball made a statement with a reverse sweep of No. 17 College of Saint Mary (Neb.) to open the 2024 campaign. After dropping the first two sets, LC State rallied to take down a top NAIA team on its home court. “Proud of the fight tonight...
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