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Former Creighton star wins in Olympic debut in beach volleyball
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Creighton star made school history with a win in her Olympic debut on Saturday. Taryn Kloth is the first female Olympian to hail from Creighton, and during her debut with partner Kristen Nuss, they defeated Canadian duo Sophie Burkovec and Heather Bansley 2-0 at the Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Man charged with murder after body of victim found in rural Kansas
MARSHALL COUNTY —A Kansas man transferred to the Marshall County jail on July 6 has been charged in the death of a man whose remains were found on July 10 in rural Marshall County. James Dean Winkenwader, 31, Waterville, was charged with first-degree murder for the death of Camoran...
Nebraska Braces for Severe Weather: Hail, Damaging Winds till 2AM
Omaha, NE – Severe weather potential will return this evening, primarily affecting northeast Nebraska. Residents should prepare for quarter-sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. The severe weather threat is expected to last from 8 PM to 2 AM. According to the National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska, there...
Teen Train Terror: Nebraska Kid Derails Train for YouTube Fame – We Have The Crazy Video!
OMAHA, NE – A Nebraska teen’s quest for YouTube fame took a shocking turn as he allegedly derailed trains just for some “insane” footage! The 17-year-old, whose identity remains under wraps, is now facing serious charges. We have the video of this shocking act towards the end of this article – don’t miss it!
Nebraska football hosts ‘She’s Got Game’ Camp
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska hosted its first girls flag-football Camp on Saturday, welcoming 115 girls to Memorial Stadium. With flag football on the rise, Nebraska wanted to get on the front end of its growth. The camp was open to girls third through eighth grade. “I hope that we...
Renters would get some relief, too, under a pair of legislative proposals
LINCOLN — Nebraska renters would get some financial relief in the form of an income tax credit under a pair of proposals to be considered by the Legislature. State Sens. Terrell McKinney of North Omaha and Eliot Bostar of Lincoln each introduced a bill Thursday seeking to compensate renters who otherwise would not automatically reap any direct benefit from property tax reforms being pushed by Gov. Jim Pillen.
Omaha man dies in Sarpy County motorcycle crash
LA VISTA, Neb. — A 23-year-old Omaha man is dead after a motorcycle crash Sunday evening, according to the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the crash happened at 5:09 p.m. in a business park near S 146th Street and Gold Coast Road. First responders requested a helicopter for...
(WATCH) Buffalo Bill Brawl Boxing Tournament - Saturday Session 1
The Buffalo Bill Brawl is the first and largest boxing tournament in Nebraska. This 3-day tournament is open to ALL boxers of ALL ages and is designed to provide all amateur boxers with a platform where they can show off their talents. WATCH the Saturday Noon Session below!
Fran Brown credits wife for Syracuse landing QB transfer Kyle McCord from Ohio State
Kyle McCord made headlines as one of the initial high-profile college football players to enter the transfer portal last December. The former Ohio State starting quarterback departed just weeks after the regular season concluded and ultimately committed to Syracuse for the 2024 season. It was a surprising move by McCord, who had interest from other power conference programs. So, how did the Orange and first-year head coach Fran Brown pull off the unexpected transfer recruitment?
Top 150 2025 recruit Quentin Rhymes set to visit Nebraska
A class of 2025 forward is set to visit Lincoln later this year. Small forward Quentin Rhymes revealed he will be visiting Nebraska in September. Rhymes received an offer from the Huskers back in May. The 6-foot-7, 185-pound forward is one of four small forwards in the class of 2025 to earn an offer from Nebraska. He also received offers from TCU and Wichita State throughout the summer. Rhymes stands at No. 136 in the rankings for the class of 2025. He is attending Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, after playing for Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rhymes also plays for the Las Vegas Knicks in the AAU, where he delivered stellar performances throughout the season. Last week against West Virginia Gold, he scored 40 points and landed six 3-pointers. Quentin Rhymes, On3’s No. 136 player in 2025, has set official visits to @On3Recruits has learned… New Mexico Sept. 5th Boise State Sept. 12th Nebraska Sept. 20th UC-Santa Barbara Sept. 28thhttps://t.co/pdyaF4Gyw9 pic.twitter.com/MeYj4bQuMz — Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) July 24, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Hastings keeps playoff hopes alive
The Hastings Sodbusters still have something to play for on the final day of the regular season. The Sodbusters continued their domination of the Nebraska Prospects with a 9-1 win on Saturday. With Spearfish rallying past Fremont 10-9 in 10 innings, three teams still have a shot at the final championship series spot.
Drying out and heating up
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - Storms will finally taper off this evening but we will see hot temperatures return as we kick off the work week. Heading into tonight we will see skies clearing. Temperatures won’t be too bad. Low temperatures will be down into the 50s. Cooler into Laramie with a low of 48 degrees.
Mother turns tragedy into strength, advocates for families who experience infant loss
OMAHA, Neb. — One mother's tragedy is giving her the strength to speak up and advocate for others. Hailee Koltis is hoping to bring a one-of-a-kind birthing and bereavement suite to Omaha, hoping it can help families welcome and say goodbye to their babies. "It's almost like a stranger...
92-year-old quilter makes 33 quilts for her great-grandchildren to share love and legacy
PETERSBURG, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - A Nebraska woman has marked major milestones in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives with handmade quilts. Lois Zegers said her quilting tradition is now extending to her great-grandchildren. For the past six months, Zegers has devoted her time to producing 33 quilts —...
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