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Murray sinks Lakers at buzzer to give Nuggets 2-0 series lead
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray didn't even see the biggest basket of his career. At least not live, he didn't. Murray swished a step-back 15-footer over Anthony Davis at the buzzer Monday night, giving the Denver Nuggets a stunning 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and capping a comeback from a 20-point second-half deficit.
Regents could take final vote Friday to confirm next University of Nebraska president
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is poised to meet Friday and could consider the final candidacy of Dr. Jeffrey Gold as NU’s ninth system president. Phil Bakken, the board’s corporation secretary, announced late Sunday that Gold’s appointment could be considered this week at a 1 p.m. meeting Friday, if all feedback is reviewed in time. The announcement comes just in time for regents to meet under the Nebraska Open Meetings Act, which requires five days’ public notice.
Senator demands Biden use National Guard to protect Jewish students
WASHINGTON —Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to mobilize the National Guard to protect Jewish American students in response to anti-Israel, pro-terrorist demonstrations that have broken out on college campuses. "On college campuses across the United States, Jewish Americans are at...
Governor Pillen Names New Chief Information Officer
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. McCarville as chief information officer for the state of Nebraska. McCarville starts his new role today. “Dr. McCarville’s information technology experience and expertise nationally and internationally in the public and private sectors is extensive,” said...
Treasurer Briese Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Winners
(Lincoln, NE) Today, Nebraska Treasurer Tom Briese announced the winners in the 2024 “Why I Want to Go to College” contest, sponsored jointly by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers. The winners will be recognized before the beginning of the April 28th Omaha Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion.
WENDEE POWELL ANNOUNCED AS NEW NORTHFIELD PRINCIPAL
Gering, Nebraska - Gering Public Schools is proud to announce Wendee Powell as the new principal of Northfield Elementary. With an extensive background in education and a commitment to student success, Powell brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Powell is a Gering High School graduate and has...
Wyoming Man Sentenced for Distribution of Child Pornography
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Clifton D. Reinoehl, 44, of Sheridan, Wyoming, was sentenced April 22, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for production and possession of child pornography. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Reinoehl to a total of 264 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Reinoehl’s release from prison, he will begin a 15-year term of supervised release and be required to register as a sex offender. Reinoehl was also ordered to pay $54,000 to the victims.
Alliance Police Department: The media report
P202400196 18:47 JUV : JUVENILE officers responded to the 800 block of Platte Ave in reference to an out of control juvenile. Closed - Charges Recommended. P202400196 18:47 JUV : JUVENILE officers responded to the 800 block of Platte Ave in reference to an out of control juvenile. Open - Under Investigation.
Broncos trading for failed Jets quarterback leading up to draft this week
(AP) Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. Instead, he became a symbol of disappointment. And now, the 2021 second overall draft pick will get the chance to rejuvenate his career with the Denver Broncos. The Jets traded Wilson to the...
Chadron Guitar Ensemble collaborates with art students
CHADRON – Chadron State College’s Guitar Ensemble, led by Instructor Jeremy Quick, will perform two shows in the Veath Planetarium on Friday in synchronization with graphics designed by Art Professor Mary Donahue and three of her students enrolled in the Graphic Design Practicum (ART 422) course. Students playing...
Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US college campuses following mass arrests at Columbia
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at New York University and Yale, and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the public on Monday as some of the most prestigious U.S. universities sought to defuse campus tensions over Israel's war with Hamas.
Broncos unveil new uniforms for 2024 season
DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos unveiled new uniforms Monday with their first major changes since 1997. The “ Mile High Collection ” maintains the current helmet logo and features a total of 10 uniform combinations, four jerseys and three helmets. The collection integrates elements of Colorado's...
Ex-Nebraska women's basketball assistant coach denies sexual involvement with player who sued
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant coach Chuck Love denied ever having a sexual relationship with former Cornhuskers player Ashley Scoggin but acknowledged in a court document that he did meet with her late at night in a Lincoln parking lot. Scoggin in February filed a...
Nebraska's governor says he'll call lawmakers back to address tax relief
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen threatened from the beginning of this year's legislative session that he would call lawmakers back for a special session if they failed to pass a bill to significantly ease soaring property taxes. On the last day of the 60-day session Thursday, some lawmakers who helped torpedo an already anemic tax-shifting bill said they would welcome Pillen's special session.
Blockbuster opening statements in Trump’s historic criminal trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Monday's opening statements in the first criminal trial of a former American president provided a clear roadmap of how prosecutors will try to make the case that Donald Trump broke the law, and how the defense plans to fight the charges on multiple fronts. Lawyers...
The EPA is again allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the third summer in a row, citing global conflicts that it says are putting pressure on the world's fuel supply. The agency announced an emergency waiver...
Biden signs bill extending controversial US spy program
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse. Barely missing its midnight deadline, the Senate had...
No serious injuries following one vehicle accident over the weekend in the Panhandle
Kimball, Neb. - No serious injuries were reported after the Kimball Sherrif's Office responded to a one vehicle accident on Saturday, April 20th. According to officials, the department responded to a one vehicle rollover on South 71 Highway. There were no serious injuries. Kimball EMS also responded to the scene. Winter weather conditions were in the area at the time of the accident.
‘Reveal’ planned of contents found in monument at Neihardt spring conference
LINCOLN — We’ll soon know whether some documents buried inside a concrete monument erected by poet/author John Neihardt 100 years ago survived three floods and decades of harsh winters on the plains of northwest South Dakota. On April 27, the contents of a time capsule embedded inside the...
Nebraska State Patrol investigating two accidents that occurred on I-80 in a construction zone near Elm Creek
Elm Creek, Neb. - Two separate accidents occurred on I-80 near the same location Sunday afternoon near Elm Creek. The second accident that occurred resulted in the death of a truck driver. I-80 was closed for several hours. The first crash occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. Sunday, near mile marker...
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