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Study finds ranchers’ social networks better predict methods of controlling invasive species
Shared and written by Ronica Stromberg, University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Holly Nesbitt, a Boise State University researcher, reported in the August 2024 issue of People and Nature that Nebraska ranchers with certain social networks are more likely to burn tree-invaded grasslands than are ranchers seeing the spread on their land.
Nebraska Thunderstorms Threaten Interstate 80 Corridor with Severe Hail Around 4pm
Omaha, NE – Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop along the Interstate 80 corridor in eastern Nebraska, posing a significant risk of hail and strong winds through the late afternoon. The strongest storms are forming on the southern edge of a developing cluster, which may intensify between 4-5 PM CDT.
A Lincoln studio helps artists with developmental disabilities find their voice. It was almost shuttered.
LINCOLN, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - Joey Dowding sits at the ceramics wheel on a Wednesday morning in June. He’s sporting a flower-print apron and a hesitant look directed at the hunk of brown clay before him. “Faster,” instructor Samantha Weiland says reassuringly as Dowding eases his foot on...
Lincoln wheelchair tennis coach prepares to lead Team USA at Paralympics
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With the Paralympics right around the corner, one of Lincoln’s very own will be heading to Paris to coach the USA wheelchair tennis team. Wheelchair tennis is being played all over the world, and one Lincoln native Kevin Heim, is helping athletes reach their highest potential on the sport’s biggest stage.
Huskers Fall Camp continues ahead of Saturday Scrimmage
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska competes in practice number #15 of Fall Camp ahead of a full scrimmage they are holding on Saturday August 17, 2024. Practice was open to the media for a short window. The Huskers did an individual period and some 1-on-1 drills. Malachi Coleman was not practicing and seen on a bike during practice.
HUSKERS FALL TO COWGIRLS, 2-0
Despite holding the 22-13 advantage in shots, the Nebraska soccer team dropped the season opener against Oklahoma State 2-0 at Hibner Stadium on Thursday evening. In a matchup between two former Big 12 foes, the teams saw a scoreless first 45 minutes, but Nebraska led in shots (9-6) and corners (8-1). The Huskers had action from 18 athletes led by Sarah Weber with two shots and a full 45 minutes of play.
Oregon Trail Rodeo makes final preparations at Adams County Fairgrounds
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Oregon Trail Rodeo is set to begin Friday night and run through the weekend, during Kool-Aid Days. The rodeo action will start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Rodeo publicist Ruth Nicolaus said the preparations...
H.S. FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Lincoln teams ready for 2024 season
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - High school football teams in Nebraska return to the gridiron for their first games next week, with some games scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 29 and the majority for Friday, Aug. 30. In preparation for the season, the 10/11 Sports team is profiling each of the Lincoln...
Pedestrian suffers minor injuries in south Lincoln crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A pedestrian was hit Friday morning by a vehicle in south Lincoln. The crash happened around 7:40 a.m. at 48th Street and Claire Avenue, just north of Nebraska Parkway. Police said a vehicle went through the intersection and hit a box truck. The vehicle then...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Lincoln Pius X
2023 Record: 2-7 Returning starters/letterwinners: Sam Kassmeier, 5-9, 170, sr., DB/WR; Isaac Hanus, 5-9, 160, sr., DB/WR; Kolbe Volkmer, 6-4, 220, sr., QB; Sam Reif, 6-0, 185, sr., DB/WR; Alex Weber, 6-2, 175, sr., DB/WR; Joe Andreasen, 5-10, 200, sr., RB/LB; Julian Morales, 5-10, 180, sr., WR/DB; Leo Haro, 5-8, 180, sr., WR/DB; Oliver Steffen, 5-10, 190, jr., RB/LB; Rylan Doering, 5-9, 180, jr., RB/LB; Carter Gokie, 6-2, 22-, jr., TE/DE; Derek Burrage, 6-1, 230, sr., OL/DL; Zach Barnes, 6-3, 220, sr., OL/DL; Anthony Reese, 5-9, 220, sr., OL/DL; Sebastian Morales, 5-10, 200, sr., OL/DL; Nicolas Steuter, 6-2, 240, sr., OL/DL; Cannono Gamez, 6-1, 240, jr., OL/DL; Zeke Mullendore, 6-2, 235, jr., OL/DL; Noah Barnes, 5-10, 175, jr., RB/LB.
Concordia Nebraska alumni create flooding disaster resources for children
Michelle Ann Peterson ’23 and Kayla Kisker ’24 used a final class project in a Concordia Nebraska children’s literature course as an opportunity to create something to benefit children in the Seward community and beyond. “Kayla and I were in a very small children's literature course with...
HUSKER MEN’S BASKETBALL: Season Tickets Go On Sale Friday
LINCOLN–(KFOR/NU Athletics Aug. 16)–Nebraska men’s basketball season tickets for the upcoming campaign will go on sale Friday. A limited number of 300 Level seats will be available for purchase and will be priced at $153 per season ticket, including the facility fee. With 17 home games, just $9 per game guarantees your seat for all of the action this coming season at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Enhances Global Yield Gap Atlas with Machine Learning for Global Agricultural Advancements
University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists have integrated machine learning and large-scale data analysis into the Global Yield Gap Atlas. The new “metamodel” approach estimates yield potential for individual croplands worldwide, aiding sustainable agricultural practices. The refined atlas offers detailed, location-specific data on crop yield potential for corn, wheat,...
Mental health facility targeted toward teens opening in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new youth mental health facility will be opening in Lincoln next week, aimed at kids between the ages of 12 and 17. It’s called Imagine by Northpoint, a company that already has a center open in Omaha which served more than 140 teens last year.
LFR safely disposes of suspicious powder in central Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Firefighters removed a suspicious substance Thursday night from a home in central Lincoln. Police notified Lincoln Fire & Rescue of a powder at a duplex at 24th and Washington streets, officials said. Officers thought it could be used to make homemade explosives. LFR responded, and...
NWU begins preseason practice, begins single-digit jersey tradition
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - When Jacob Leu took the field for Nebraska Wesleyan’s first preseason practice Thursday night, he was wearing a black, number zero jersey. Not the same beat-up, mesh #55 he had worn over his previous three seasons with the Prairiewolves. “Its just tough,” Leu said. “Number...
Huskers AD Troy Dannen speaks in Beatrice, part of Big Give Gage
BEATRICE, NEB. - The Big Give Gage preview event held a special guest on Thursday night. Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen made his way to Beatrice, to take part in the event, which he says, reflects his midwest values. “We take care of each other in the midwest,” Dannen said....
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