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College Football Season Preview: Nebraska Cornhuskers Win Total Preview, Prediction and Best Bets
OVER 7.5 (-125) Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook. Nebraska’s offense will be an improved unit this season, relying on high pedigree recruits and transfers to pick up the slack from last season. Highly touted freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola appears to be the starting quarterback this season. Raiola put together a...
Second man arrested in deadly shooting in west Lincoln parking lot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A second man was arrested Wednesday in connection to a deadly shooting last month in west Lincoln. The Lincoln Police Department said Kaeylab Gonzales, 20, was taken into custody after a search warrant was served at his home. He is lodged in the Lancaster County...
Three & Out: Michael Terry planning another visit to Nebraska, 2026 names to know from the radius, other 2026 names in radius who could get offers
This week, we discuss Michael Terry III's return to Nebraska, 2026 names to know in the 500-mile radius, and some other 2026 names who could get an offer from the Huskers. The post Three & Out: Michael Terry planning another visit to Nebraska, 2026 names to know from the radius, other 2026 names in radius who could get offers appeared first on On3.
New educators begin teaching this week at Elgin schools
Five new teachers will be educating students this year at schools in Elgin. At Elgin Public Schools, Ahlona Landauer will teach Spanish and JH language arts. Across town at Pope John XXIII Central Catholic, there will be four new teachers (below). They are Faith Orcutt, PK-12 Music; Anita Kalvelage, elementary instructor; Calvin Nieman, English; and Rachel Pavelka, second grade. The first day of school at Pope John was August 14 (today). At EPS, the first day of classes will be Thursday, August 15.
City council approves sale of lot to Kearney Community Sustainable Housing
KEARNEY — The Kearney city council approved the sale of a lot to Kearney Community Sustainable Housing during their meeting during the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 13. The deed of sale was for Lot 2, Block 1, Village Plaza Second Addition, with the city receiving $20,000.00 for the sale.
Rendering of $2.2 Billion UNMC Hospital
This rendering shows the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s planned $2.19 billion hospital to be constructed on the southeast corner of Farnam Street and Saddle Creek Road. The 1.27 million sq. ft. hospital would have 556 beds. The 18-to-20-story building could be as high as 400 feet, making it the third tallest building in Omaha (fourth tallest after the Mutual of Omaha tower is completed). The NU Board of Regents last week approved $50 million to pay for design costs. Foundational construction work could begin next May. Because of the size and scope of the project, opening likely wouldn’t occur until well after 2030.
Volleyball Adds Three Nebraska Public Media Telecasts; BIG EAST Announces Championship Sites
OMAHA, Neb. -- Nebraska Public Media will broadcast three Creighton Volleyball matches this fall, and the BIG EAST announced the dates and sites of the Olympic sports championships for the 2024-25 academic year. All 22 BIG EAST Championships, including the Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, are Presented by JEEP. For...
NSP, LPD Team Up To Arrest Reckless Motorycle Rider
A motorcycle rider learned that you can run from the law but you can’t hide. LPD Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says the NSP helicopter spotted the man driving recklessly and committing traffic violations at Antelope Parkway and Vine Street around 7:30 Monday night. NSP then contacted a Lincoln...
Eight Man-2 football: Howells-Dodge keeping underdog mentality in 2024
HOWELLS - Behind a dominant run game, Howells-Dodge rolled into last season's Eight Man-2 semifinal against Wynot. But the Jaguars fell short in the end, losing 22-14. Returning all-stater Dylan Brichacek still remembers falling short of the championship. “When you take a loss and it burns in your mind for...
Huskers DC Tony White praises DeShon Singleton
Nebraska football defensive coordinator Tony White had high praise for safety DeShon Singleton following practice on Tuesday. Singleton tallied 19 tackles and a pass deflection before he suffered a season-ending injury against Michigan in September. His 2023 season included a seven-tackle effort against Louisiana Tech on September 23. He nicely assumed his role on the defense under first-year defensive coordinator Tony White. Now, he will be a leader in a safety position with much depth and experience. The senior from Louisiana will be part of a defense that ranked 11th overall in 2023. White has liked what he’s seen from Singleton in camp...
WATCH: Vehicle drives off after backing into van at north Lincoln Walgreens
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a driver involved in a hit-and-run last month at a north Lincoln Walgreens. Security video captured a blue Ford Bronco Sport backing into a van on July 5 at Walgreens near 14th and Superior streets. The driver got out to inspect...
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