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Nebraska football's newest tradition in 2004 sees fans creating tunnel to welcome team to Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN, Neb. — It was the newest tradition in the Husker football program in 2004. The team arrived at Memorial Stadium two hours and 15 minutes before each game, and fans showed up in force. They created a tunnel for the players to walk through, winding all the way...
Nebraska football will feature a 'unique' situation at kicker vs UTEP
The Nebraska football team has had a kicker competition raging since 2024 started. While the coaching staff said this week that things are clearing up a little, it doesn’t appear they’re clearing up enough. Tristan Alvano has been a bit banged up this year. He was also more...
Propane tank donated and converted into giant baseball
NORFOLK, Neb. -- A larger-than-life baseball, with a meaning. “Everybody wants to live on, one way or the other, even if it's just your name on a little plaque on the bottom of a ball out in the middle of Norfolk, Nebraska,” said Rick Bussey, owner and donator of the propane tank.
Matt Rhule offers disparate example to Deion Sanders in handling criticism
In the weeks leading up to his team’s first game of the year, it’s hard to imagine Deion Sanders could have handled criticism worse. On the contrary, Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule met criticism with his usual brand of humor, once again demonstrating a thick skin that Coach Prime doesn’t possess.
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families. According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live...
Nebraska is an early favorite over Colorado in high-profile Week 2 clash
Nebraska is a touchdown favorite over Colorado in Week 2. After the Buffaloes opened the season with a 31-26 win over North Dakota State on Thursday night, the attention has shifted to a massive showdown in Lincoln between Deion Sanders’ hype house and Matt Rhule’s Cornhuskers. At DraftKings,...
Chadron Cross Country Competes In Scottsbluff
The Chadron Cardinals boys and girls cross country teams opened up their season in Scottsbluff on Thursday evening. The boys team had 12 runners in the race and were led by freshman Braylon Branson who ran a 19:10 to pace the Chadron runners, finishing in 15th. Henrich Rider finished 25th with a time of 19:47. Maxx Stewart (21:12), Brayden Landerth (21:55), Samson Sprague (21:55), and Sam Kuhl (22:12) rounded out the varsity runners in the boys race.
Experience the miracle of life at the birthing pavilion
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - A popular attraction at the Nebraska State Fair is the birthing pavilion, and it’s a place where kids and adults alike get a chance to see how farm animals come into the world. Dr. Karla Huneke said they have a team of veterinarians, with...
Milking parlor brings in crowds at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - There’s not a lack of things to do or see at the Nebraska State Fair and nuzzled in the cattle barn, you’ll find the milking parlor. Five times a day a presentation of the full milking process of a cow is shown and narrated by one of the Dairy Superintendents.
Meet Star Crunch, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. You don’t have to be named Little Debbie to adopt Star Crunch. He may not be a cookie, but he sure is sweet!. This good boy has been up...
Friday night roundup week 1
Hampton scored, and scored, and scored to open the 2024 season Friday night. Hawk senior Jack Bullis found pay dirt eight times as Hampton picked up a 72-28 win at Parkview Christian, highlighting the area's efforts to start the 2024 fall football season. Hampton will have a bye week next...
#12 Volleyball Sweeps Missouri, Will Play For Bluejay Invitational Title on Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. – Ava Martin had 12 kills on 30 errorless swings while Kendra Wait dished out 36 assists and collected 10 digs to record her D.J. Sokol Arena record 23rd career double-double as No. 12 Creighton Volleyball swept Missouri on Saturday at the Bluejay Invitational. The 25-21, 25-23 25-18 victory improves Creighton to 2-0 and sets up a title match on Sunday against Drake at 2:30 p.m.
Alumni, friends, foundations and corporations donate $388.8 million to University of Nebraska System in 2024
OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Foundation donated almost $390 million to the university system during the 2024 fiscal year. Alumni, friends, foundations and corporations donated $388.8 million. That money has gone to a multitude of programs across every campus within the university system. The Flagship Lincoln Campus...
NW Softball Wins Two At LPS Invite
(Lincoln, NE) - The Northwest softball team took care of business on Friday in Lincoln at the Lincoln Public Schools Invite. The Vikings would open up the day with a 7-3 win over defending Class A state champs Papillion La Vista. Northwest would have 7 hits in the game with 1 error. Papio would have 6 hits and 1 error in the game. Becca Dinkelman would hit a home run in the game, overall having 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Reyse Zobel would deliver with 2 hits and 2 RBIs.
Milking parlor demonstration shows modern dairy cattle practices
GRAND ISLAND – Roger Henrichs of Beatrice gives a presentation filled with information in front of the Milking Parlor at the Nebraska State Fair. “All dairy cows have four parts to their stomach,” he said. “A thin dairy cow is producing a lot of milk.”. He said...
Football: St. Pat’s powers past Bridgeport
North Platte St. Pat’s controlled the ball in their season opener against Bridgeport on Friday with long, sustained drives as they defeated the Bulldogs, 21-8, at Knights of Columbus Field. “We did a really nice job on the line of scrimmage,” St. Pat’s Head Coach Kevin Dodson said. “We...
Volleyball Sweeps McMurray and University of Dallas in Season Opener
Nebraska Wesleyan (1-0, 0-0 American Rivers) opened their season with a commanding 3-0 victory over McMurry (0-2, 0-0 SCAC) at the Maher Athletic Center in Irving, TX, on August 30th, 2024. The Prairie Wolves set the tone early, dominating the first set with a 25-13 win. Addie Thomas led the charge, delivering four kills that overwhelmed the McMurry defense. The Prairie Wolves capitalized on McMurry's errors, maintaining a steady lead throughout the set.
Vegas oddsmakers all-in on Nebraska football over Colorado
Since Matt Rhule took over the Nebraska football program and Deion Sanders took the helm of the Colorado Buffaloes, there’s been no love lost between the two teams. And next week, the programs will meet one more time. It will be the last time for the near future. And...
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