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Chadron State introduces new hoops coach Chris Francis
In front of a respectable crowd of Chadron employees, coaches, and community residents, Chadron State introduced its new men's basketball head coach on Wednesday, July 17th, at the Chicoine Center. Interim Athletic Director Dr. China Jude opened the introduction, speaking about Chris Francis's commitment to student-athlete development and sharing several comments made by athletic administrators and coaches around the county.
Marriage Licenses For Lincoln County (Week of July 15th)
Nicholas Lee Glaubitz, 19, North Platte and Alexandria Christine Stringham, 19, North Platte. Tyson Michael Helm, 31, North Platte and Amber Lynn Edwards, 31, North Platte. Gage Reece Musser, 22, North Platte, and Ambrosia Josephine Legg, 21, North Platte. Caleb Josiah Arlequeeuw, 26, North Platte and Ashley Lynn Haggard, 34,...
Brave Animal Rescue hosts animal meet and greet at brewery
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One local nonprofit combined pints and pets at an event to promote animal adoption. Brave Animal Rescue, who spays, neuters and houses foster pets in Lincoln, hosted the meet and greet at White Elm Brewery, allowing attendees to enjoy a drink while meeting a new furry friend.
Two future Huskers help Team USA to runner-up finish at Honkbalweek Haarlem
Two Huskers helped Team USA to a championship game appearance in an international tournament over the week. Newcomers Robby Bolin, Luke Broderick, and Team USA lost to Team Japan in the historic Honkbalweek Haarlem title game. The NJCAA Baseball Coaches Association selected the team. Its roster was narrowed down from 120 players to its current 24-man size. Bolin was named the tournament’s best hitter. He finished a .391 batting average in the seven games with nine hits, an RBI, and six runs scored. Broderick appeared in one game for Team USA, appearing in 3.1 innings in relief. He allowed three hits and no runs while compiling six strikeouts and two walks. Showed out for their country. 🇺🇸 Husker newcomers @BolinRobby & @LukeBroderick5 posted big time performances for Team USA at this week's @Honkbalweek Tournament. 🗞️ https://t.co/enPnPjzd2B | #GBR pic.twitter.com/x38ABtUOrI — Nebraska Baseball (@HuskerBaseball) July 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 41 DB Larry Tarver Jr
Only 41 days remain until the Nebraska Cornhuskers kickoff their 2024 season on August 31 against the UTEP Miners. In the player spotlight with 41 days to go is Huskers freshman defensive back Larry Tarver Jr. Tarver Jr. was a three-star prospect on most outlets but Rivals was very high on the TRU Prep Academy standout, ranking him as a four-star prospect and a top-40 cornerback nationally. The Miami native picked the Huskers over offers from FAU, FIU, Louisville, Maryland, Miami (FL), Texas A&M, and Western Michigan. As a true freshman, a redshirt season is likely for Tarver, however, this is plenty of upside in the Miami native’s game and he could be a player that develops into a key rotational piece for the Huskers long term or potentially even a starter. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Grand Island Police Department hosts back-to-school drive
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police Department hosted their second annual Back to School Stuff Armored Vehicle event on Saturday. The event is a way the police department gets to interact with the public while they’re not on the clock. Residents got to talk and see what resources their local police department has at their disposal to keep them safe.
Sodbusters Fall to Bison in GI
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Press release courtesy of GameChanger Media:. The Sodbusters' bats were strong against Bison Baseball on Saturday, but it wasn't enough as Hastings fell 10-8. Bison Baseball collected 13 hits, while Hastings had eight. Bison Baseball were the first to get on the board in the...
Bow Seniors Pick Up Doubleheader Sweep of O’Neill
In their final regular season tune up before the area tournament, the Broken Bow American Legion seniors baseball team traveled to O’Neill Sunday for a doubleheader. In game one, Broken Bow used a seven run second inning to key a 15-2 victory in a game that was shortened to five innings on the five run rule. Bow’s 15 runs came on 10 hits. Kayden Record and Brycen Woodward each had a multi hit game in the win. Record was 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 3 RBI while Woodward went 2 for 2 with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI. Max Denson pitched 2 1/3 innings giving up no runs on no hits while striking out six. Caenyn Priest pitched 2 2/3 innings giving up 2 runs on 1 hit and striking out five.
Kiwanis Of Wayne Backpack Program, Food Drive Continues
WAYNE – Earlier this month, Kiwanis of Wayne began nearly a month-long campaign supporting the Wayne Food Pantry. Donations were first accepted on July 15 for the Wayne Food Pantry Backpack Program food drive. Kiwanis of Wayne is assisting the Wayne Food Pantry for the start of the school...
UNK women’s soccer aim to expand recruiting base by hosting regional camp
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Lopers program hosted an identification camp at Cope Stadium on Saturday with dozens of athletes in attendance from nine different states. The camp provides an opportunity for UNK to scout several players at once, while giving the athletes a chance to prove themselves against high level competition.
Kearney Native to Compete in Little League Home Run Derby on Sunday
KEARNEY, Neb. — Another year, another little leaguer from Kearney is going to Seattle to hit bombs. This time, it's a new face. Hudson Fryda, who plays for Kearney Little League, will compete in the Little League Home Run Derby in Seattle, on Sunday, following the Mariners' Sunday matinee with the Houston Astros.
Saturday legion baseball area tournament highlights + scores (07.20.24)
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Legion baseball tournaments continued across the state on Saturday. The Junior Legion Area 7 tournament continued at Duncan Field in Hastings. #1 Kearney Pinnacle Bank def. Grand Island Five Points Bank; 7-6 #2 Grand Island Dinsdale Automotive def. North Platte First National Bank; 3-2 #5 Hastings...
Donations Being Accepted for New Veterans Memorial
American Legion Post 130 is planning to build a veterans memorial on the corner of Highway 40 and 92. The large memorial will consist of at least four 6’ x 3’ inscribed monuments listing the names of at least 300 local veterans. The names of Sons of American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 130 members will be listed on the back of each monument. An inscribed, taller monument will be located in the center, with flags surrounding the circle.
North Platte Pow Wow: Pageantry, dance, honoring the Spirit
The colorful North Platte Pow Wow attracted about 300 spectators Saturday to the grounds at Buffalo Bill State Historical Park in the northwest corner of the city. The third and final day of the Pow Wow, with honor to all military veterans, began Sunday at 11 a.m. with seven Quilt of Valor presentations to veterans.
Big Ten primer — Nebraska’s greatest football moment
Big Ten media days are upon us. The festivities begin in Indianapolis on July 23. USC will be there. It’s time for the Trojans to get to know their Big Ten neighbors, even the ones which only recently moved into the neighborhood. Nebraska has not been a longtime Big Ten school, so the program’s greatest football moments naturally occurred long before Big Ten membership existed. Nebraska was an elite college football program from the early 1960s through the 2002 Rose Bowl against Miami, a period of roughly 40 years. In that 40-year period, which moment was the biggest? There are three candidates....
Nebraska's 'Death Row' is expected to make a name for themselves this season, led by Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher
LINCOLN, Neb. — This fall, Nebraska's opponents will come face-to-face with the Huskers' Death Row. That's the new nickname coach Terrance Knighton helped coin for the defensive line. The Huskers' defense will be led by two veterans: Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. KETV's Big Red Zone expert Damon Benning...
Nebraska football rumored to possibly be losing some conference rivals
Over the last few weeks, there’s been a ton of talk about the next potential round of expansion. One rumor that just surfaced about the Big Ten is absolutely the craziest and could have the biggest effect on Nebraska football. That’s because, according to one purported insider, the SEC...
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