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Pilot killed in northeast Nebraska plane crash is identified
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol released the identity of a pilot killed Monday in a northeast Nebraska plane crash. A plane, flown by 73-year-old Joseph Rudloff of Norfolk, crashed around 9:30 a.m. in Knox County, 4 miles southwest of Crofton. Rudloff, the plane’s lone occupant, was...
Lake Wanahoo PATH Sites Open for Reservations
The Passing Along the Heritage mentored youth hunting program sites at Lake Wanahoo now may be reserved. Lake Wanahoo, a mile north of Wahoo in Saunders County, has seven hunting sites totaling 1,067 acres. The PATH program is for mentored youth hunts where experienced mentor hunters can “pass along” their...
Heat Wave Affects State Fair
Beating the Nebraska heat during the state fair can be a challenging task. Heat indexes reaching over 105 degrees over the weekend and going into this week. State fair attendees told the ways they are staying safe with the heat wave. “Staying in the buildings a lot,” says Carol.
Morning Mash: No need for immediate answer at running back, intriguing defender emerges
Nebraska released its depth chart on Monday and there weren't many, if any surprises, which is a good thing. Generally with a media the size of this and relatively consistent access there's usually not much that can sneak up in August. There were a few curiosities though. Namely that Nebraska...
2024 Preseason Volleyball Coaches Poll
Each week during the high school volleyball season, select coaches from the six Nebraska classes rate the teams in their class and our Tony Chapman compiles the rankings. Here is the preseason poll for the 2024 season. Class A. Papillon-La Vista South. Omaha Westside. Elkhorn South. Millard West. Lincoln Southwest.
Omaha Symphony Season to Include Hip-Hop, Movies, Classics, and Magic…Literally Magic! Dani Meier Explains
With a mission to enrich people’s lives through the exhilarating experience of live orchestral music, the Omaha Symphony achieves that target through so many different ways. To discuss the mission and how they accomplish it, this “Live & Local” guest performs double duty as musician and a part of management. Dani Meier is VP of Artistic Administration and a section Double Bassist at the Omaha Symphony. She programs and coordinates repertoire, artists, and conductors during the day, and sits with the low strings in the evening – a combination that makes her very happy.
Bluejay men’s basketball signs Fedor Žugić
OMAHA – Creighton men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott finalized his 2024-25 roster with the signing of Fedor Žugić from Podgorica, Montenegro. In the summer of 2022, the 6-foot-6 guard was a member of the Montenegro U20 team that won a bronze medal at the FIBA U20 European Championships, averaging 18 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game to land a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
Physical Tickets for Nebraska Football, Volleyball Ending After 2024 Season
This fall will be the last chance for Nebraska fans to get physical tickets to sports like football and volleyball. The athletic department is making the switch fully to mobile ticketing, beginning with the winter sports season.
Norfolk Public Schools approves boost in property-tax request authority
The Norfolk Public Schools board of education on Monday continued discussions over its 2024-25 budget and unanimously moved to exceed its property tax request by up to another 5%. Nejla Muminovic of the Norfolk Daily News reports the district’s operating budget could range from $57.8 to $60.4 million for the...
Fresh off busy summer, Sidney golf tees off new season Tuesday
SIDNEY - The Sidney High School girls golf team tees off the 2024 season at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney after weeks of preparation, anticipation and excitement for the new year. This year the Lady Raiders hope to start the season strong with aspirations of going...
Mullet madness: Small town, big hair at Hay Springs festival
HAY SPRINGS, Neb. - During the Hay Springs Friendly Festival, the small Sandhills town more than doubles in size. “This is by far the biggest event that we have all year,” Greg Yanker said. From live music to vendors and bounce houses, the festival offers a little something for...
Hastings, NE Faces Severe Thunderstorms Today: Quarter-Sized Hail Expected by 5 PM
Hastings, NE – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit Hastings this evening, with potential quarter-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 MPH. The storms are anticipated to begin around 5 PM and last into the night. Local residents are urged to secure outdoor items and avoid unnecessary travel during this time.
LPS board inches closer to vote on proposed property tax increase
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Public Schools board heard from community members on the district’s proposed budget Monday night. LPS plans to increase its budget by more than $25 million for the 2024-25 school year. That would bring the total budget to more than half a billion...
Broken water main affects buildings on campus
A water main broke on campus Monday morning, affecting the Memorial Student Affairs Building, Calvin T. Ryan Library and Randall Hall. The 6-inch water line spans from 9th Avenue east of campus to University Drive to the west. Water service is unavailable in the Memorial Student Affairs Building and the...
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