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BC's Brew: Next two trips to Hoosier State will be more important; frosh to watch; roster numbers and walkons
Brewing up what we can on the way to Indianapolis, where Nebraska football will be among those on display at Big Ten media days on Wednesday. It's the first trip of three to Indiana for the Big Red in the months ahead. The next two will loom larger than this...
Blue Rivers Area Agency aims at helping senior citizens stay out of nursing homes
FAIRBURY, Neb. -- The cost of living is increasing all across the state, including living in a nursing home. Due to new guidelines and staffing shortages, people can find the cost of living in those nursing homes overwhelming. “They are also fighting low staffing issues and having to follow all...
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 39 Derek Branch
The countdown to the start of Nebraska’s 2024 season is now under 40 days with Huskers defensive back Derek Branch being put into today’s player spotlight. A native of Lincoln, Branch was a standout at Lincoln Southeast High School and the son of former Huskers linebacker Troy Branch. He chose to walk-on as part of the Gophers 2021 recruiting class after receiving Ivy League in his recruitment. Through his first three years with the Huskers, Branch has appeared in one game, making his collegiate debut last fall against Northern Illinois. In that brief appearance, Branch recorded his first career tackle. Branch in 2024 will serve as a depth cornerback for the Huskers and may see the field in limited action. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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.
Multiple residents displaced from apartment fire in north Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — An apartment fire was extinguished in north Omaha Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived on scene near North 45th Street and Lafayette Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Officials say no one was injured in the blaze, and multiple residents were displaced. The cause of the fire remains under...
Nebraska volleyball's Harper Murray sentenced to probation for DUI
LINCOLN - Nebraska volleyball's Harper Murray has been sentenced to nine months of probation for a drunken driving stop last April in Lincoln. Lancaster County Court Judge Joseph Dalton handed down the sentence Monday, along with a $500 fine. Murray will also have her driver's license revoked for 60 days...
Phase four of Parkview Cemetery paving project continues
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The ongoing paving project at Parkview Cemetery is in phase four out of the six phases. Morten Construction out of Kearney began working on the northern portion of phase four on Monday and plans to finish construction for this portion in 4-6 weeks, according to the City of Hastings.
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.
Valentine Family Aquatic Center tentatively reopening Wednesday
VALENTINE, Neb. -- Valentine Family Aquatic Center closed Monday because of mechanical issues affecting the filtration system. Valentine Youth Activities Director Luke Grubham hopes to have the pool back open on Wednesday. “We had to replace some pipes, and the glue needs to sit. We hope to test it out...
A&R Detailing Helping Prepare Students, Teachers, and Vehicles for Back to School
Get your car ready to impress in the school drop off line while helping students and teachers prepare for the classroom with a back to school special from A&R Detailing. From now until the end of August, A&R Detailing is offering free exterior automotive detailing in exchange for school supplies.
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.
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...
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