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Wayne softball falls 5-0 in season opener, Blair pitcher records 18 strikeouts
Another Wayne High fall sports team took part in a ‘first-day’ NSAA contest as it was a Class B showdown for the Blue Devils. From the Wayne Softball Complex, the Blue Devils hosted Blair on Thursday. Thanks to consistent scoring and hitting, the visiting Blair Bears picked up...
Yellowjackets Sting Doane in Record-Setting Rout
CRETE, Neb. – Graceland University's offense exploded in a 49-11 victory over Doane University on Saturday, highlighted by wide receiver Gerald Monroe's record-shattering performance. Monroe hauled in 16 catches for 387 yards and five touchdowns, setting a new NAIA single-game receiving yards record that had stood since 1990. "I've...
Beatrice beatdown: McCook too much to handle for the Orangemen
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Beatrice Orangemen started their 2024 campaign in the House of Orange Friday night, getting trounced by McCook 56-6. The Bison started the game scorching hot, moving the ball down the field with ease and taking a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Omaha volleyball can't quite topple Big 12 powerhouse in season opener
While Omaha volleyball unveiled three banners in Baxter Arena ahead of Friday night's season opener, that was where the celebration ended for the Mavericks. In its first action since falling short in the 2023 NCAA Tournament against Kansas, UNO suffered a similar fate against another Big 12 opponent who proved just as tough. Omaha couldn't quite keep pace against Houston, falling short in five tightly fought sets 3-2.
Bailey Yard workers to demonstrate
Bailey Yard shop employees, unhappy with long hours and increased scrutiny, will march in an informational picket from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday at the corner of Leota and the one-way streets of Jeffers and Dewey, near Nebraskaland Bank. The workers urge others to boycott Union Pacific’s annual “Family Days,” gathering...
A year under his belt in GPAC, Kudlacek aims to show what he's learned for HC
In sports, a slow start isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After struggling through a learning curve in spring football, Hastings College quarterback Carson Kudlacek seems to have gained some valuable lessons from the experience, exhibiting a noticeable development through fall camp that has HC’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Ken Fasnacht expecting big things from him this season.
Blackshirt alum thinks Nebraska football headed for double-digit win season
One day before the Nebraska football season, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that excitement over what the Huskers might be able to do this year is off the charts. Fans and former players alike are quite psyched up for what Matt Rhule, his coaching staff, and his charges could do in Rhule’s second season.
McCook YMCA seeks to renovate and modernize facilities
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Ed Thomas YMCA in McCook announced they will be pursuing a $16 million renovation project, which they hope will be in the works by March of 2025. The facility will see multiple renovations and modernizations, but CEO Mitch Gross said that there is one...
Downtown Lincoln businesses prep for ‘crazy’ crowds for Husker football opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As Husker football fans began arriving Friday for the first game of the season, businesses were getting ready for the rush. A restaurant in downtown Lincoln has been prepping for the first game for two weeks. Alison Arrigueno is the assistant manager for Hiro 88,...
High School Football Stats from Area Games (Updated, 9/2 12:30pm)
Here are some the statistics from Friday night’s High School Football Week #1. Atlantic: Ethan McNeal 3 carries 100 yards 1 TD; Tyson O’Brien 10 carries 105 yards 1 TD; Zander Killion 6 carries 76 yards 1 TD; 434 total rushing yards; Tristan Hayes 3-4 passing 101 yards 3 TD; Jarrett Hansen 2 receptions 66 yards 2 TD; Corbin Ritter 1 catch 35 yards 1 TD; Derrick Wood fumble recovery for TD.
Sundays With Mike: Staying up with Jerry
(Shenandoah) – For this reporter, Labor Day weekend always generates mixed emotions. On one hand, Labor Day meant the arrival of football season – Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays spent celebrating the wonders of the pigskin on high school, college and pro gridirons. For Essex and Page County residents, Labor Day weekend means a big celebration.
Fremont-Mills offense explodes in season-opening rout of Turkey Valley
(West Des Moines) -- Fremont-Mills football entered a year of unknowns with a statement win behind an explosion on Saturday. The Knights displayed brilliant balance, relying on a big-play passing attack and efficient ground game to kick off 2024 with a dominant 57-28 win over Turkey Valley. "I'm just really...
KMAland Volleyball (8/31): Riverside, Glenwood, LC, Kuemper, CRB, ACA, Heelan win team titles
(KMAland) -- Riverside, Glenwood, Lewis Central, Kuemper Catholic, Coon Rapids-Bayard, Ankeny Christian and Bishop Heelan Catholic all won team championships on Saturday in KMAland volleyball. Check out the full rundown below. AHSTW TOURNAMENT. Riverside went a perfect 6-0 and won the team championship at AHSTW. The Bulldogs beat Atlantic, CAM,...
Update: Three Injured in a Head-On Collision Near Griswold
(Griswold) Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash north of Griswold Saturday evening. The Iowa State Patrol says the accident happened at Highway 48 and 550th Street at 6:57 p.m. A 1997 Ford pickup, driven by 56-year- old Mark Allyn Liddell of Griswold, was driving northbound on Highway 48....
A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis
Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility. Tuition at child care centers is more expensive than tuition at the University of Nebraska. And the problem, sadly, is only getting worse.
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