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MO Lawsuits Accuse Catholic Leadership Of Abuse; Omaha Archbishop Implicated
Sixty people allege in new lawsuits filed in Missouri that they were abused as children by dozens of Catholic priests, nuns and others, and the man who now leads the Archdiocese of Omaha, Nebraska, is among the accused. Five separate lawsuits seeking unspecified damages were filed this week in St. Louis and neighboring counties. All told, the lawsuits name 56 alleged abusers. Among those named is Omaha Archbishop George Lucas. He is accused of abusing a teenage boy at St. Louis Preparatory Seminary in the late 1980s. Lucas strongly denies the allegations, saying in a statement that he has never had sexual contact with another person.
Rhule explains decision to hire John Butler as defensive backs coach
One of the off-season surprises for Nebraska football was the sudden resignation of defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. At the time of his departure, Cooper was entering his second year as the Huskers’ defensive backs coach. The school has said that Cooper resigned for personal reasons. Head coach Matt Rhule quickly hired John Butler as the new defensive back coach. Butler joins the Cornhuskers after holding the same position with the Buffalo Bills since 2022. He stepped down from his post with the Bills in February 2024, citing a desire to become a defensive coordinator. Rhule said that he’s excited to...
Grand Island duo named Nebraska Junior Golf 16+ Players of the Year
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska Junior Golf revealed its Players of the Year for each division on Thursday now that the summer season is nearing its end. In the Boys 16+ group, Grand Island Senior High alum Prestin Vilai earned the honor for the second year in a row. This summer, he repeated as champion at the Central Nebraska Junior amateur, among other accolades.
Nebraska senior defensive lineman Ty Robinson breaks down Huskers' 'Death Row'
LINCOLN, Neb. — Matt Rhule was preaching controlling the line of scrimmage at this year's Big Ten Media Days. The Blackshirts did that and more last season, ranking 11th in the country in total defense. Ty Robinson explained to KETV Sports' Andy Kendeigh that Nebraska's defensive line is not...
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the...
Woman assaulted by man on south Lincoln trail, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was assaulted Thursday evening on a trail in south Lincoln, police say. Around 6:20 p.m., a 20-year-old woman was on the Tierra Williamsburg Trail near 33rd Street and Nebraska Parkway. She exchanged “pleasantries” with a man who went by on a bicycle, police...
Sixty-six Northeast student-athletes named to NJCAA All-Academic Teams
CHARLOTTE, NC - Sixty-six Northeast Community College student-athletes have been named to the various National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic teams for their work in the classroom this year announced by the NJCAA. Student-athletes are eligible to earn academic honors by achieving an overall grade-point average of 3.60 or higher...
Panhandle man arrested after shots fired
On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell NE. The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking at her back door, that he had a handgun, that he might be on drugs, and she thought he was trying to get into the house. She then reported hearing multiple shots fired, although none were fired into the house. A Scotts Bluff County Deputy was first to arrive on scene. He located the male nearby and took him into custody without incident. The male had a handgun in his possession but did not threaten the Deputy with it.
Fire near Rushville burns 70 acres, now contained
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A fire north of Rushville burned around 70 acres, according to Gordon Fire Chief Rich Haller. Haller said the fire started around one mile south of Hands of Faith, right next to a timber area. The Rushville Fire Department called in Gordon for mutual aid, which helped...
Overnight crash on Interstate 80 in downtown Omaha sends one to hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person began their Friday morning recovering from a crash they were involved in overnight. First responders were called to the scene on Interstate 80 near the Riverview Boulevard bridge, between 13th Street and the Missouri River, around 1 a.m. Video from a 6 News photographer...
Nebraska Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair
Explore a career in broadcasting! Jobs in Advertising Sales, News, Sports, Digital Content and more are available at the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Virtual Job Fair. See the kinds of jobs available as well as specific positions at iHeartRadio Omaha. You can apply for jobs online. The virtual job fair happens July 29-August 2nd. Brought to you by iHeartRadio Omaha.
Nebraska Chautauqua features a descendant of history
Nebraska Chautauqua is slated to host many activities in Norfolk on Friday, August 2 and Saturday the 3. One of these events features Abigail Adams and Chief Big Elk at the Cox Activities Center Saturday night. Renee McClymott of the Nebraska Humanities Board told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffrey Steffen that...
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