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Hastings Chamber takes over annual 'Celebration of Lights' event
HASTINGS, Neb. – The well-known annual 'Celebration of Lights' event in Hastings has a new organizing body. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will now organize the annual event. According to a news release, the Downtown Center Association dissolved as an organization in December of...
Bond set for pair accused of running filthy Nebraska drug house where four kids lived
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two people were arraigned in Saline County Court on Tuesday on multiple drug and child abuse charges. Judge Linda Bauer set Quentin Teeters’ bond at $35,000. He faces several charges, including intentional child abuse, possession of a controlled substance and violating the Sex Offender Registry Act.
Wymore woman arrested after giving birth in drug-filled house
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Wymore woman was arrested on Monday after giving birth to a baby in a drug-filled house. Investigators from the Gage County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christina Devor, 34, on two felony charges following an investigation. Deputies were originally dispatched to a house in Wymore on...
Nebraska football's virtual gridiron legacy: The Huskers' EA ratings history
After a monumental 11-year hiatus, the beloved college football video game has made its triumphant return in the form of EA Sports College Football 25. The memories of buying the game on release day, launching a dynasty with the Nebraska football program, and forming irrational attachments to players like Heisman-winning quarterback Brian Hildebrand (who I just now learned was supposed to be Joe Ganz) come flooding back. It's a nostalgic journey that we're all excited to embark on once again.
Gary’s Super Foods location in Broken Bow closes permanently
BROKEN BOW – The Gary’s Super Foods grocery store in Broken Bow has permanently closed. A post to the store’s Facebook page on July 19 stated that the store would be closed that day for repairs and that updates would be posted. A sign has been placed on the windows of the store since, stating that it is permanently closed. No further updates had been posted to the store’s page as of early Tuesday evening.
72-year-old woman killed in Cass. County crash
VIRGINIA, Ill. (WCISA) — A 72-year-old woman from Western Illinois was killed on Monday in a crash near the Cass County town of Virginia. The crash happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Illinois Route 125, just west of Shiloh Road. Officials with the Illinois State Police said a pickup truck was driving west on Illinois […]
Man charged with assault after baseball bat attack in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was charged after beating another man over the head with a baseball bat, Lincoln Police said. Officers were called to a home near West Q and Northwest 18th streets at 5:41 p.m. on April 13 following a report of an assault. Upon arrival to...
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star avoids suspension despite multiple offenses
The Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star, Harper Murray, facing legal consequences for DUI, M.I.P., and shoplifting, will not miss any game time in the upcoming regular season, according to head coach John Cook. Cook mentioned Murray's proactive steps in taking responsibility for her actions, including community service and participation in youth camps. Despite being suspended for a spring scrimmage, no additional punishment seems to have been decided by Cook or the university. This decision has sparked controversy, with critics suggesting that Murray should face game suspensions to uphold program integrity.
Nebraska to host class of 2026 athlete Jayden McGregory this weekend
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are hosting a class of 2026 recruit this week. Jayden McGregory is an athlete for Valley High School in Des Moines, IA. McGregory will visit Lincoln on July 27 and then the Michigan Wolverines on July 29. The 6-foot-2 prospect is ranked as a four-star recruit by both 247Sports and Rivals. The athlete received the offer from Matt Rhule and the Huskers back in April. 247Sports ranks him the No.1 player in the state of Iowa and the No. 13 athlete nationally. Other programs that have offered McGregory include Kansas State, Iowa State, Minnesota, Missouri, and Tennessee. 2026 Rivals250 S Jayden McGregory will visit Nebraska (July 27) and Michigan (July 29) The four-star has emerged as a top S target for the #Huskers and this will be his first chance to meet new defensive backs coach John Butler@JoshHenschkehttps://t.co/zFJubLmFIW — Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) July 22, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Steven Sipple: Multiple notebooks needed as Nebraska heads to Big Ten Media Days
As Nebraska gears down hard for its 14th season of Big Ten football play, the Huskers’ standing in the conference in terms of relevance and overall prestige isn’t quite what Big Red fans imagined back when Bo Pelini was running the program. Nebraska hasn’t really even sniffed a Big Ten championship — losing 70-31 in […] The post Steven Sipple: Multiple notebooks needed as Nebraska heads to Big Ten Media Days appeared first on On3.
Public restroom lease approved by Broken Bow City Council
Larry Harbour addresses Broken Bow City Council regarding the placement of public restrooms in a property he owns by the square. Public restrooms will soon be available to visitors of downtown Broken Bow and the city square, as a lease agreement was approved during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
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