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Former Nebraska football coach throws shade at Deion Sanders' hype
When it comes to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, it’s not just current Nebraska football staffers and coaches who have a problem with Coach Prime’s clan.There’s at least one former Husker coach who has his own problems with the hype CU constantly gets. That makes quite...
Iowa: Man who had himself banned from casinos wins jackpot at the Isle
Photo: Elaine Wynn, center, founder of Wynn Resorts, holds hands with Alan Feldman, former spokesman for the original Mirage, during a news conference of the closing of the hotel on July 17,2024. On the right is James "Jim" Allen, Chairman and CEO of Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment. (Jeff Scheid/The Nevada Independent)
Downtown concert, Dine & Drive called off
Due to possible bad weather conditions, the Riverpoint concert featuring AMFM, scheduled for Friday night in downtown Norfolk has been cancelled. And the 97.5 KEXL Dine and Drive, also scheduled for Friday. has been postponed to next Friday, July 26.
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
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.
Big Ten program offers Nebraska football commitment
The recruitment of Brian Tapu has been all over the place. After visiting to Nebraska football in June, Tapu visited Oregon State and quickly committed to the Beavers that same weekend. This came after a number of recruiting experts projected him to commit to the Huskers. Then, after just a...
Teacher Killed in Lawnmower Accident
A Don Bosco teacher has died in a tragic lawnmower incident near Jesup. Jake Knepper was attempting to load a commercial grade lawnmower onto a trailer shortly before 1:00 p.m. Thursday when it tipped off the side of the trailer, rolled down and pinned Knepper underneath. Firefighters removed the mower and attempted life saving measures but Knepper was pronounced dead at the scene. A student vigil will be held inside the Don Bosco gymnasium after morning Mass Friday morning and a staff support circle and prayer vigil will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. A community prayer vigil will be held at a later date. The incident remains under investigation at this time.
Commissioners approve issuance of revenue bonds for The Well expansion
MADISON — A mental health and substance use recovery agency in Norfolk has taken another step toward expanding its services with the help of Madison County. The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution for the issuance of taxable revenue bonds that will be used to finance an expansion project for the nonprofit The Well.
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