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Assault on pregnant woman lands suspect in Gage County Jail
BEATRICE – A Beatrice woman was arrested on several counts over the weekend, following an assault and strangulation incident involving a female victim police learned was about 16 weeks pregnant. 41-year-old Jamie Fortney was arrested on suspicion of strangulation, 3rd degree assault, domestic abuse, assault of a peace office,...
$20M development in Wayne to keep community growing
On the east side of Wayne, there is a $20 million transformational development underway. Known as the Prairie Trail Development, the project still has a way to go before it will be complete, but the amenities are sure to help Wayne grow for years to come.
Gothenburg residents cope with boil water order
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -A boil water order has been in place in Gothenburg since Friday, and residents have been coping with its effects. The boil water order was set in place because of an E-coli outbreak. According to Gothenburg officials, the outbreak was caused by installing a new water line.
Mold forces Omaha school to cancel classes for third straight day
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On Monday, J.P. Lord School stood empty once again after it dismissed students early Thursday when staff found mold in the building. The school serves students who are handicapped or have complex and chronic medical conditions. Omaha Public Schools COO Charles Wakefield said it was on...
Jordan Burroughs Announces He’ll Be Competing at Upcoming WTT in Omaha
The GOAT has announced he’ll be back in action. A former two-time NCAA Champion for Nebraska, Jordan Burroughs is already considered the best American wrestler ever with his Olympic gold medal and six World gold medals. His seven total is more than any American has ever won. He also has three World bronze medals, bringing his medal total to nine.
Law Firm Warns Chadron Attempting to Unconstitutionally Burden Food Trucks
Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to city officials in Chadron, Nebraska, warning them to cease their misguided efforts to impose unnecessary burdens on food trucks simply to “level the playing field” with brick-and-mortar restaurants. Such efforts to “protect” the city from food trucks violate both the U.S. and Nebraska Constitutions, and harm both the public safety and local economy of Chadron.
Big Red adds Brandon Bradley as director of operations
HASTINGS, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) - The Nebraska wrestling team has added Brandon Bradley as Director of Operations heading into the 2024-25 season. Bradley joins the Huskers after spending the past 14 years as a wrestling coach, with the last nine as the head wrestling coach at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Involved in the wrestling world for over 20 years and being a two-time program starter, Bradley now brings his operations experience to the Big Red.
Two-A-Days: Pierce Bluejays
PIERCE, Neb. (KCAU) – Putting together another season that ended in the playoffs, the Pierce Bluejays are looking to retool and replenish as they head into 2024. They’re up next for Two-A-Days. The Bluejays enter the season with an opportunity for many players to step up and fill the production left by last year’s senior […]
Let’s Get Ready for the 2024 Nebraska Football Season w/Connor of Corn Crazed!
Tonight, Connor Hayden from Corn Crazed joins me as it is time to prepare for the 2024 Nebraska football season. I have been overwhelmed with a “get this done” regular work schedule and it has been difficult to keep up with everything that our beloved Huskers have in store for 2024.
Athlete of the Week: Autumn Standage
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - While many may think of the show American Ninja Warrior, it all starts in a gym like Nebraska Ninja’s in Lincoln. “It’s a lot different sport that you gotta take a lot of different knowledge and avenues from,” said Nic Moore, Owner of Nebraska Ninja.
More than 5,000 people watched the first horse races in Columbus
The horse racetrack at Harrah’s Columbus ran its first slate of races this weekend. About 5,500 people visited the race track over the course of three days in Columbus, according to Joe Morris, vice president of racing for Caesars Entertainment. Caesars owns Harrah’s Columbus. The turnout shows the...
Matt Rhule has high expectations for rising freshman
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule has been impressed by one freshman in particular over the course of preseason. Linebacker Vincent Shavers stands out as the Huskers look for more depth at the position. Shavers was a December addition to the Huskers. He officially committed and signed with Nebraska on December 20 after flipping from the Miami Hurricanes following a visit the prior weekend. Shavers was a decorated high school player, recording more than 170 tackles in his prep career. According to his biography on the Nebraska Athletics website, he had 46 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and seven sacks as a...
Nebraska MBB: Remembering Husker Great Herschell Turner
LINCOLN, Neb. — Press release courtesy of Nebraska Athletics:. One of the greatest players in Nebraska men’s basketball history passed away recently as Herschell Turner died last week in Grand Rapids, Mich., at the age of 86. Turner was a legendary performer for Head Coach Jerry Bush in...
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