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NE advocates for the homeless, special needs groups launch effort to build 10,000 dwellings
LINCOLN — From North Platte to Omaha, advocates representing towns across Nebraska converged in the Capital City this week to launch the Herculean task of building thousands of new residential units for the state’s hardest-to-house populations. Teams from 10 nonprofits were selected by state officials largely for their expertise in serving the chronically homeless, including […]
12-year-old hit by vehicle while walking to school in south Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 12-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle Friday morning while walking to school in south Lincoln. Around 7:45 a.m., a car didn’t yield at 48th Street and Claire Avenue and crashed into a southbound box truck, police said. It then slid through the...
Bianca Ayala starts as Gates Elementary principal, only bilingual principal in GIPS
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- In a school district that is over 54% Hispanic Latino, being bilingual is a big advantage. At the moment, Bianca Ayala is the only bilingual principal at Grand Island Public Schools. “Honestly, I was shocked because I’ve worked in other schools in Grand Island and they...
DJ Pauly D to perform at Lincoln nightclub
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Pauly D is stopping in Lincoln this fall to DJ. The Royal Grove announced DJ Pauly D will perform on Friday, Sept. 13. Pauly D’s breakthrough came in 2010 when he signed a multi-album deal with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records, becoming the first DJ to join the prestigious label.
Husker men’s basketball season tickets on sale beginning Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – Coming off the program’s highest win total since 1991, 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...
Afghan refugees discuss life in Lincoln after Taliban takeover
Life changed overnight, bringing chaos and misfortune for many Afghans on Aug. 15, 2021. From crowds on the streets of Kabul to crowds at the International Airport, residents were unsure what the future would look like. Emergency flights over the next month helped evacuate many Afghans. A number of those...
Two hospitalized after multi car collision in Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. — At least two were injured in a near head-on collision this afternoon in Kearney. Kearney Police Department (KPD) showed up at the scene of a crash near the Good Samaritan Hospital, at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 29th Street around 1:30 PM. According to KPD, a jeep driving in the wrong lane hit a truck in the oncoming northbound lane, knocking the truck into a Ryde bus. The driver of the jeep and the truck were taken to the hospital.
ESPN's FPI predicts Nebraska football's 2024 season
Here's how ESPN's FPI sees things shaking up for Nebraska football in 2024 with the start of the season a few weeks away. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) predicts measured success for the Huskers in year two of Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's tenure. ESPN made a post-summer update of...
No. 1 tackle to announce commitment on Saturday
The top offensive tackle in the class of 2025 is set to announce his commitment tomorrow. David Sanders Jr. will announce his decision on August 17th. Sanders will decide between Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Nebraska. The tackle, a five-star prospect, plays for Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the reigning Gatorade State Player of the Year in North Carolina after helping Providence Day to another state championship. Nebraska was a late addition to Sanders’s recruitment process. When he announced it back in March, the Cornhuskers were left off his top six, but a visit to the Lincoln campus in May appears to have made an impression. The Huskers class of 2025 currently holds 18 commitments and is ranked No. 29 in the nation. The group is led by four-star receiver Isaiah Mozee and four-star defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson. Current projections have the tackle committing to the Tennessee Volunteers. Sanders will make his announcement at 11:30 a.m. CT. FINAL 4️⃣ WHERE’S HOME ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/fVVazg8ast — David Sanders Jr. (@DavidLSandersJr) July 7, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Five Nebraska boys ages 11 to 17 arrested in murder of 64-year-old Uber driver after violent robbery
Five Omaha, Nebraska, teens are facing murder charges after the shooting death of a 64-year-old Uber driver after a robbery on Tuesday. Two of the boys will be tried as adults, it was reported. Four were taken into custody for questioning on Wednesday after a chase involving multiple agencies across several counties, while the fifth was arrested on late Thursday night.
Huskers OC Marcus Satterfield pleased with Dylan Raiola’s progress
Nebraska football offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield had high praise for quarterback Dylan Raiola when speaking to the Big Ten Network earlier this week. Satterfield is in his second season running the Huskers’ offense. Last season, the offense ranked ninth in Big Ten total offense with 312.8 yards per game, including 13th with 135.9 passing yards per contest. However, they did produce on the ground, as they ranked second in the conference with 176.8 rushing yards per game. Now, Satterfield has several new playmakers on the offense, headlined by freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola. The offensive coordinator praised Raiola during his interview with Big Ten...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo repurposes storm debris to feed animals
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Crews are still working to clean up after the storm that ran through the Metro two weeks ago. While many might not be fans of all of the debris, some of it is getting a new life at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Some of the fallen leaves are going straight into animals’ stomachs.
Class C-2 football: Oakland-Craig's senior quarterback Braylon Anderson is true dual-threat
OAKLAND - Oakland-Craig quarterback Braylon Anderson started developing his running game out of necessity, and now the dual-threat signal caller is primed for a big senior season. Anderson, who threw for more than 2,000 yards as a sophomore, added a running component to his game after running back Jaxon Jorgensen...
Sidney School Board approves new Ag teacher
SIDNEY -- The Sidney School District Board of Education recently approved Lori "Chrissy" Befus as the new agriculture teacher at Sidney High School. She has worked as an insurance agent and customer service representative at Security First Insurance, Cabela's in Sidney and Corral West Ranchwear as store manager and as manager trainee. She has an Associates of Science, Agricultural Business with emphasis in Communications from Lamar Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture Business with emphasis in Communications from Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
LES reports power outage in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Electric System is reporting a power outage in south Lincoln on Thursday. In a post on social media, LES said 1,100 customers in the area of 8th to 34th and Old Cheney to Pine Lake were without power. Crews have been sent to...
WNCC Construction Trades offering Plumbing course in Sidney
SIDNEY -- Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level Plumbing course in Sidney starting on October 1. The Entry-Level Plumbing course is intended for students interested in entering the plumbing industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an plumbing apprentice in a 20-week timeframe.
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