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Deputies investigate deadly wrong-way crash leaving two people dead
Douglas County, Neb. — Around 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was called out to a personal injury accident on Hwy 275 North of Pawnee Rd. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles that collided head on in the southbound lanes. They said their preliminary investigation...
Five-star offensive tackle names Nebraska as a top school
A top class of 2026 offensive lineman has cut his list of finalists, and Nebraska made the list. Jackson Cantwell is a five-star offensive tackle for Nixa High School in Nixa, Missouri. Cantwell cut the number of offers he’s currently considering in half. Nebraska is listed among the 14 finalists the tackle named earlier in the week. Cantwell excels at sports other than football as well. During his freshman year in high school, he threw the shotput 62-0.5 feet, good enough for the third longest all-time for a freshman. It should be no surprise that Cantwell would excel at the shotput. His father,...
Kearney Little League Falls to South Sioux City in State Finals
KEARNEY, Neb. — The boys in blue forced a decisive second game in the finals. But it was then were the Cardinals had a little more left in the tank than the hosts. Kearney Little League fell, 4-3, to South Sioux City, in the second game of two, Sunday afternoon. It's SSC's first ever state title, holding Kearney to just two state titles in a row.
RAGBRAI LI begins in southwest Iowa in pleasant summer conditions
GLENWOOD, Iowa — The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa is now underway, as the 51st installment began in Glenwood along the Missouri River Sunday morning. The 7-day RAGBRAI will take riders on a southerly route across Iowa, making overnight stops in Red Oak, Atlantic, Winterset, Knoxville, Ottumwa, and Mt. Pleasant before arriving in Burlington Saturday to dip their tires in the Mississippi River.
Nebraska football could have a secret weapon in pursuit of 5-star OT
While it hasn’t resulted in many high-profile commitments yet, Nebraska football has made a habit of being in the thick of the race for several of the top offensive line prospects in the country. It looks like the Huskers are once again among the top contenders for a 5-star...
Huskers projected to land four-star defensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have been projected to land a four-star prospect and class of 2025 recruit. Kade Pietrzak is a defensive lineman for Sheyenne High School in West Fargo, ND. Pietrzak is currently ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the state of North Dakota for the 2025 recruiting cycle. Bryan Munson of the On3 Network has projected an expert prediction for the Husker to receive Pietzak’s commitment. Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Kansas State are believed to be in the running. The Huskers class of 2025 holds 16 commitments and is ranked No. 28 nationwide. The Cornhuskers have also been making a series of offers to 2026 recruits but have not received any commitment. No timetable has been announced for when Kade Pietrzak will announce his decision. Nebraska insider @BryanMunson_ has logged an expert prediction for the Huskers to land 4-star DL Kade Pietrzak🌽 Read: https://t.co/h3ymGBw4Dz pic.twitter.com/NQuGBgGl2o — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 18, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Three People Arrested for Assault in Red Oak
(Red Oak) Three people face assault charges following an incident in Red Oak. According to the press release, the charges stem from an incident in the 1800 block of N. 4th Street on Saturday night. As a result of the investigation, Officers arrested 35-year-old Micaela Morales and 35-year-old Douglas Walter Penry, both from Stanton, and 40-year-old Arthur Finton McCarthy of Ankeny.
Omaha Police identify two killed in Sunday morning crash
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were killed after a two-car accident early Sunday morning. The crash happened near Highway 275 and Pawnee Road shortly after 2:30 a.m. A release said that a Nissan Kicks was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes, where it collided into a Volvo XC90 headed southbound.
Lincoln County Historical Museum hosts Buffalo Burger Bash
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Lincoln County Historical Museum kicked off the weekend with the Buffalo Burger Bash on Saturday. The museum grilled 300 burgers, and by the end of the event nearly all of them were gone. Many people enjoyed their burgers while exploring the museum. Lincoln County...
Nebraska to host class of 2026 offensive lineman at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are preparing to host a class of 2026 offensive linemen at the end of the month. Hudson Parliament is a 6-foot-4, 285-pound prospect from Brandon Valley High School in Brandon, SD. Parliament made headlines earlier this month with his performance at Nebraska’s Friday Night Lights camp. That performance earned him a scholarship offer from the Cornhuskers. He has been a popular name on the recruiting trail with offers this offseason from Iowa, Iowa State, and Minnesota. Nebraska’s class of 2026 still holds no commitments, but a flurry of recent offers hopes to change that. #GBR 🌽 🙏 pic.twitter.com/hgCDaAiUcq — Hudson Parliament (@Hud_Parliament) June 28, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
KFOR Sports Brief July 20, 2024
Strasberger Orthopedics of Lincoln Northwest shutout Judds Brothers of Lincoln Northeast 7-0. Strasberger now plays top-seed Carpetland of Lincoln East Saturday at 7pm over at Den Hartog Field. Pinnacle Bank of Lincoln Southwest beat Union Bank of Lincoln Pius X 5-2. Pinnacle Bank now moves on to Sunday night’s 7pm game and awaits the winner between Carpetland and Strasberger. Union Bank plays Judds Brothers in an elimination game at 4pm Saturday.
A Nebraska man stormed out after a heated argument with his husband. Eight months later, he’s still missing
Every night before Tyler Goodrich’s father goes to bed, he prays for answers about his missing son. “I stand at the window and I beg him for answers,” Lonnie Goodrich says about his son Tyler. “I beg him to come home.”. Tyler was 35 years old when...
David’s Evening Forecast - Summer heat and humidity returning this week
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Partly sunny skies this afternoon helped temperatures to warm back into the low 80s for most of the area, a little warmer than what we saw yesterday. Clouds bubbled up in the warmth of the afternoon, however most of the area did stay dry. A few isolated showers popped up in parts of western Iowa, but those showers should fade away by 7pm as we start to cool off. Temperatures will drop back into the 70s after sunset, and we should see temperatures in the 60s once again overnight. Just like we saw early on Sunday, some patchy fog is likely late tonight and early on Monday.
Eastern Nebraska Alert: Dense Fog Reduces Visibility to a Quarter Mile
Eastern Nebraska, NE – A dense fog advisory is in effect this morning across portions of eastern Nebraska, significantly reducing visibility. The National Weather Service reports that visibility may drop to as low as a quarter of a mile in some areas, creating hazardous driving conditions. The advisory remains in place until 9 a.m., urging drivers to exercise caution.
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