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Rhule on Husker running backs: 'somebody has to emerge'
With less than two weeks until the season opener and two full scrimmages in the books, the work of winnowing down the crowded picture at running back continues for Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule and his staff. Nebraska football has a loaded running back group, with several veterans returning and...
Lincoln Repair Café makes old items just like new
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you bring it, the Lincoln Repair Café will likely fix it. For over a decade, the pop-up fix-it shop has done everything from sharpening scissors to sewing the holes in customer’s favorite pairs of jeans. The volunteers for the café said they expect...
Bands march to a sweet beat at the Kool-Aid Days parade
HASTINGS, Neb. — Kool-Aid Man is known for bursting through walls but when it comes to the festival celebrating his favorite drink he gets to ride on the fire truck. Horses, rodeo queens, kids, clowns, civic groups, and marching bands took to the streets of Hastings on Saturday morning for the Kool-Aid Days Grand Parade.
Hockett, Luke Mills close out 2024 Downtown Sounds season
SIDNEY -- The final performance of the Downtown Sounds concert series rocked the streets with the sounds of Hockett and Luke Mills. Downtown Sounds drew a large crowd for the third of three free concerts this summer. Hockett started the night with his modern twist to the country music genre,...
Sewer Cleaning Notice Issued By City Of Wayne
WAYNE – Officials with the City of Wayne Sewer Department are passing along information about an upcoming sewer cleaning. According to a release from the City of Wayne, the sewer cleaning will start around Tuesday, August 20. Over a period of several days, the City of Wayne Sewer Department...
Nunley, Kounkel, Weger, and Kalkwarf Net NOW600 National Wins at Jefferson County Speedway!
FAIRBURY, Neb. (August 18, 2024) - Jett Nunley, Jackson Kounkel, Braxton Weger, and Kasen Kalkwarf each netted feature event wins on Saturday with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division at Jefferson County Speedway. A field of 109 entries were on hand for the...
Flames lose season opener to Jamestown
OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary Soccer Coach Jamison Parkhill is hoping his team gained valuable experience Sunday in the Flames' season opener. University of Jamestown defeated CSM 2-0 in the nonconference opener at home. "We gained valuable experience for a lot of our younger players in their...
Fall Camp Report: August 17
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media following the teams’ fall camp practice Saturday morning. Rhule spoke on the quarterback room, the defensive line and the scrimmage. “I think we feel really confident in all of the guys,” he said. “I think the thing that...
Schmidt's First Career Goal Lifts Mavericks Past Lindenwood
Omaha, Neb. - The Mavericks took an early lead in the fourth minute of the match and never looked back as they shutout Lindenwood 2-0 to close out opening weekend. Omaha begins its 2024 season at 1-0-1, while the Lions fall to 1-1-0. How it Happened. Three and a half...
Husker Notes: Pass pro, the pass rush and position battles that remain
Here's what Matt Rhule had to say on a variety of topics after Saturday's scrimmage. The Nebraska offensive line's pass rushing challenge is formidable each day in practice. Matt Rhule cites Jimari Butler, James Williams, Cameron Lenhardt and Princewill Umanmielen among those the Husker offensive line has to keep in check each day. Umanmielen has added to his game as a QB hunter, the coach said Saturday.
NICU Reunion brings carnival fun and emotional reunions to Methodist Women’s Hospital
OMAHA, Neb. — Methodist Women’s Hospital recently hosted an exuberant reunion event for families of babies who received care in the neonatal intensive care unit. The NICU Reunion was a vibrant mix of carnival activities, games and prizes, creating a fun-filled atmosphere for all attendees. Tiffany Preister experienced...
Opa! Omaha celebrates all things Greek at Omaha's Original Greek Festival Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Original Greek Festival celebrated all things Greek including everything from food, drinks, dance, music, and more. Saturday's celebration featured a full day of dancing along with a live Greek band. The taverna kept glasses filled, while gyros, spanakopita, and lamb kept guests' bellies full. The...
'Time to give back': Fundraiser on Saturday raises funds for south Omaha advocate who suffered stroke this year
OMAHA, Neb. — On Saturday, Victory Boxing hosted a fundraiser for a woman who has been an advocate of south Omaha. Earlier this year Rebecca Barrientos-Patlan suffered from a stroke. Since then, she has had caregivers helping her out with her daily tasks. The founder of the gym that...
Canaries blast four home runs, snap losing skid
Lincoln, NE (Canaries) — The Sioux Falls Canaries hit four homeruns on Saturday, snapping a five-game losing streak with an 8-7 victory at Lincoln. The Saltdogs scored twice in the first inning but the Birds answered with three solo homeruns. Josh Rehwaldt got the team on the scoreboard in the top of the second with […]
Dozens of Holdrege scouts volunteer their time for an emergency preparedness drill
HOLDREDGE, Neb — Dozens of Holdrege scouts volunteered their time on Friday evening for an emergency preparedness drill. They were only pretending to be injured, but may have helped to save lives in the future. These kids look like they’ve been through a tornado. Luckily though, that’s the point...
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