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KFOR Sports Brief July 19, 2024
Post season play starts Friday for Class A Legion Baseball teams in Nebraska. In the Area 5 Tournament at Den Hartog Field, Judds Brothers of Lincoln Northeast plays Strasberger Orthopedic of Lincoln Northwest at 4pm, with the winner to play top-seed Carpetland of Lincoln East Saturday night. The other part of the bracket features Union Bank of Pius X against Pinnacle Bank of Lincoln Southwest at 7pm Friday.
Planning Commission recommends blight study
On Tuesday, the Norfolk Planning Commission had the task of either recommending or not recommending a blight-and-substandard study for a proposed development of 540 housing units near the intersection of Highway 35 and Benjamin Avenue. During the public hearing, mayoral candidate Jim McKenzie said there was only one reason for...
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
One taken to hospital after multi-car crash in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A three-vehicle crash happened Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Webb Road and State St. Capt. Dean Elliot of the Grand Island Police Department said a northbound vehicle was turning left onto State St. when it collided with a southbound vehicle, The collision then pushed into a third car.
Hope Harbor looking for more participants in ‘Hunting for Hope’
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hope Harbor is hosting their annual fundraiser, ‘Hunting for Hope’ on Saturday, July 20. It’s a scavenger hunt throughout Grand Island with the proceeds going towards Hope Harbor’s operating costs. Their original goal was to get 30 teams registered; currently they only have half of that amount. There could be a few factors affecting this.
Broadway Academy brings the magic of theater to Central City kids
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. — Broadway has come to Central City and you have a chance to see the work of these campers from rural Nebraska. Trey Harms, Broadway Academy technical director, and former camper Hattie Chavanu joined NTV to talk about the non-profit. Nebraska kids who attend this camp...
Anticipated return: Famous air and space show coming to Offutt Air Force Base
BELLEVUE, Neb. — Offutt Air Force Base will host the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show. The show will make its return after 6 years on Aug. 24 and 25. It will coincide with the 100th anniversary of Offutt Field. The Air Force Base said it will reveal...
New GICC elementary school ready to welcome students
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The new Catholic elementary school in Grand Island is one month away from opening its doors and everything is set for the school year. “We were not expecting that much. In the initial phases of this project we thought maybe the projections were that we would see 95 to 100 students. And then as excitement built and people kept enrolling that number just kept increasing,” said superintendent and principal Jordan Engle.
WATCH: Vehicle slams into car, then drives off in Lincoln’s Near South neighborhood
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A driver hit a woman’s car and drove off without stopping Saturday morning, leaving parts of their car behind. And it was all caught on camera. Rosemary Laher parked her car outside of her home on the west side of Pepper Avenue near Sumner Street.
Nebraska State Patrol finds 17 firearms, plethora of drugs in narcotics investigation
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people Thursday after finding numerous guns and controlled substances. The State Patrol SWAT team and a drug task force executed a search warrant in the morning on Eighth Avenue in Kearney. During the search, investigators said they found 12...
Woodworker in Bennet gives wood a second life with small business
BENNET, Neb. (KOLN) - Sometimes what you need to get a job done, may not be too far from home. A woodworker in Bennet uses locally-sourced wood to create kitchen items as well as beautiful custom made pieces with his own hands. “A piece of wood can have more than...
Central Nebraska Man Sentenced for Unlawful Firearm Possession
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Tesluach Gatkuoth, 27, of Grand Island, NE, was sentenced July 17, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Gatkuoth to 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Gatkuoth’s release from prison, he will begin a 3-year term of supervised release.
Madison man sentenced to 57 months for fentanyl conspiracy and cocaine possession
Jason Viera Penalbert, 37, of Madison, got a federal sentencing on Wednesday, July 17, for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl. In Omaha's federal court, Penalbert was sentenced to 57 months in prison, to be followed by a 2-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal justice system.
Former Nebraska football coach throws shade at Deion Sanders' hype
When it comes to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes, it’s not just current Nebraska football staffers and coaches who have a problem with Coach Prime’s clan.There’s at least one former Husker coach who has his own problems with the hype CU constantly gets. That makes quite...
Driver killed in fatal accident Thursday morning in Southwest Nebraska
Hitchcock County - A City of McCook trash truck was involved in an accident Thursday morning in Hitchcock County which resulted in the death of the driver according to officials. According to the City of McCook, the driver of the truck was identified as Wayne A. Cook, an employee of...
Wrestling: Husker Commit Ziola Makes Fargo Final, Propels Team Nebraska
At the Fargo Freestyle National Championships, Team Nebraska’s Junior team was led by Husker commit Cade Ziola as it finished in 12th place. Nebraska’s 16U team finished in 18th place in the team race. The Greco-Roman portion of the tournament will take place this weekend, but the best...
Fox found in Lincoln tests positive for rabies
A fox that recently tested positive for rabies is the first case of its kind in Lincoln. Lincoln Animal Control announced Thursday that the fox came into contact with somebody’s dog and was injured. Animal control was called to pick up the fox, which was showing signs of illness.
Kansas defensive end to visit Nebraska on July 27
A defensive end from Kansas has scheduled a visit with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Hunter Higgins will visit the Lincoln campus on July 27. His visit will come just days after his July 25 visit to the Oklahoma Sooners. The three-star prospect plays for Maize South High School in Wichita, Kansas. National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming had high praise for Higgins last December. He wrote, (Higgins) should be become a national recruit. Excellent length, quick hands and feet and shows explosive moves to the ball. Tenacious and tough. Terrific attitude. 3.9 GPA. The recruit has been a popular player recently. In 2024, he received ten scholarship offers, including from Michigan, USC, and Ole Miss. Can’t wait to see Nebraska’s spring game this next weekend in Lincoln!! GBR🌽 pic.twitter.com/gk59vChsad — Hunter Higgins (@HigginsHunter11) April 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
One person dead after train, van crash near Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - A man is dead after a van-train crash near Kearney on Thursday. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation, a van was traveling westbound on US Highway 30 east of Cherry Avenue just outside the Kearney city limits. The sheriff’s office said during that time, a Union Pacific train was backing up on a track that crosses the highway and collided with the van.
Former LC standout Fidone aiming high for Huskers in 2024
(KMAland) -- Former Lewis Central standout and Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone is excited and ready for what he feels will be his ultimate breakout season with the Huskers. “It’s been a great offseason,” Fidone said. “To have the opportunity to have a fully healthy offseason, after some previous setbacks. Just taking the opportunity to get better each and every day and work towards the ultimate goal that I have talked about of being the best tight end in the country.”
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