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Nebraska vs. UTEP football: Expect sunny skies for the Huskers' season-opening game
LINCOLN, Neb. — College football is back in Nebraska and there are no weather concerns for the Huskers' season opener Saturday. The Huskers host the University of Texas at El Paso Miners at Memorial Stadium with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff. What to know: Nebraska football's season opener against UTEP.
Howdy Coffee cuts ribbon with Broken Bow Chamber, celebrates grand opening
BROKEN BOW – Scissors sliced ribbon Thursday morning (August 29) as Howdy Coffee celebrated joining the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce as well as their grand opening. Located on the west end of Broken Bow in the former Taco John’s location, Howdy Coffee first opened their doors in early June with a soft opening. With the passing of a couple months time, adjustments and preparations were ironed out for Thursday’s grand opening.
Blair High School Band Marches into New Era
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 AUGUST 28) – The Applejack Festival, an annual celebration of the apple harvest in Nebraska City, has been a beloved event for decades. Held over two weekends in September, the festival draws between 60,000 and 80,000 visitors to the city. It features a wide array of apple-themed activities, including orchard visits, apple picking, cider tastings, and various competitions. The festival also includes craft fairs, car shows, and live entertainment, making it a comprehensive community event that showcases Nebraska City’s rich agricultural heritage.
Nebraska football: Glenn Thomas has big plans for Jalyn Gramstad
As we get closer and closer to the regular season, there’s been an awful lot of focus on Nebraska football’s freshman starting quarterback. There’s been so much focus on Dylan Raiola, it’s easy to forget guys like Daniel Kaelin, Heinrich Haarberg and Jalyn Gramstad exist. But...
Huskers getting closer to answers at placekicker spot
With 48 hours left until Nebraska's season opener with UTEP, the Husker kicking competition has a bit more clarity, though Matt Rhule said Thursday that there is still time to change course. Sophomore Tristan Alvano and redshirt freshman John Hohl could split placekicking duties in the opener, Rhule said, with...
Omaha man accused of killing his grandmother, great-grandmother found not responsible by reason of insanity
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The Omaha man accused of killing his grandma and great-grandma was found not responsible by reason of insanity Thursday. Gage Walter was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder and three counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Walter...
Omaha neighborhood says mailboxes have been dormant for nearly a year
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A postal van leaves the Millard Carrier Annex, but Mark Pfeifer knows nothing addressed to him will be delivered. He has to pick up his mail. “It’s been going on for 11 months,” Mark said. “I was okay with it at first, but 11 months is a little long.”
Nebraska Football Season Predictions: Ford’s 5 Win Probability Categories
Nebraska football's upcoming season predictions have been categorized into various likelihoods using analytics from Kelly Ford of Kfordratings. The breakdown includes games the Huskers are expected to win with high probability, as well as those deemed uncertain or unwinnable. This analytical approach yields a projected final record of 7-5 for the team, aligning closely with predictions made based on instinct and experience.
Ex-Nebraska football star QB headlines former Huskers looking for NFL jobs
It is officially that time of year when former Nebraska football players find out whether or not they’ve made an NFL roster. Unfortunately for Adrian Martinez and several others, the answer to that question is, “no.”. It’s got to be especially hard for Martinez. The ex-Husker and Kansas...
Alligators steal show at Nebraska State Fair’s Animal Encounter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Alligators were the star of the show at the Wildlife Encounters Animal Encounter tent at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit showed multiple full grown alligators for kids to see and learn about and hatchlings that could be pet and held. “I think they are...
Great Plains Health Physician Dr. Renee Engler Elected to Nebraska Medical Association Board of Directors
NORTH PLATTE, NE - Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Dr. Renee Engler, a respected member of our medical staff, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Medical Association (NMA). The Board of Directors for the NMA consists of dedicated physician leaders committed to shaping the future of medicine and embodying the values that define the association. Dr. Engler's appointment recognizes her commitment to excellence in patient care and her leadership in the medical community.
After 50 years, Lodge Restaurant moves from original spot to former Skeeter Barnes
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Lodge Restaurant will still relocate, but not to the University Village. After remaining in the same location for over 50 years, the lodge was being forced to move. Initially, they planned to move to the University Village, but that has since changed. According to the...
UNMC’s CORE building starts to go vertical
Construction is ramping up on UNMC’s CORE (Campus Operations and Research Excellence) Building at the southwest corner of Saddle Creek Road and Farnam Street. People soon will begin to see structural steel erected on the site as crews continue work on the six-story office and lab building, scheduled for completion in late summer 2026. Once completed, the facility will support computer-based research and wet lab-based research for drug discovery, oncology research and other strategic research areas at UNMC.
Foreigner and STYX – 80s Relived and Revived at CHI Health Center
Monday, August 26th was the night the 80s came to town. Omaha’s CHI Health Center was packed with fans anxious to relive the music of better days. The arena was alive with memories and talk of the classic rock of my youth, the anticipation was deafening!. The evening started...
Holdrege Native Ryan Quincy Featured in First Iron Horse Festival
HOLDREGE – Holdrege native Ryan Quincy will be part of the first Iron Horse Festival in downtown Holdrege on Saturday, Sept. 14. Quincy, who graduated from Holdrege High School in 1991, is an animation professional and has worked in the industry for 26 years. He’s best known for his work as an animation producer/director on the long-running animated series “South Park,” for which he won two Emmy Awards in 2008 and 2009 and was nominated in 2010 and 2011, all for Outstanding Animated Program.
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