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Hastings man gets probation after threatening neighbors with gun, police say
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Hastings man received a term of four years of supervised probation after police say he threatened his neighbors with a gun. Anthony Copley, 21, pleaded no contest earlier this year to attempted possession of a firearm during a commission of a felony and terroristic threats, both felony charges.
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...
Developer: $90M Omaha airport area business park project won’t use eminent domain
OMAHA — A development group that was awarded $90 million in public funds to prepare a business park near Omaha’s airport faced a crowd Wednesday night with a common concern: Will they be forced from their homes? “We’re not strong-arming anybody,” Michael Maroney of the Omaha Economic Development Corp. told the roughly 150 people, most […] The post Developer: $90M Omaha airport area business park project won’t use eminent domain appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Husker football commit earns fourth recruiting star
A Nebraska football commit has earned a fourth recruiting star. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck earned his extra star from the recruiting service 247Sports. The remaining recruiting services rate South Dakota’s top 2025 prospect three stars. Reports suggest the Huskers may play the recruit on the offensive line as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible candidate on the defensive line. Hammerbeck selected the Huskers over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He returned on an official visit in June before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Lincoln Man Arrested For Stealing Drugs From Shooting Scene
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 17)–Lincoln Police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of taking drugs from the scene of a shooting on July 5 outside the Russ’s Market at Coddington and West “A” Streets. Jose Reyes is accused of taking marijuana from the truck of 25-year-old...
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
Staying cool and dry before better rain chances late in the week
Other than an isolated storm or two out west near Kearney this morning, most of us will be dry and pleasant for this time of year this Thursday. High temperatures will be hovering near 80° across southeast Nebraska after temperatures fell into the upper 50s in the early hours.
Commissioners approve issuance of revenue bonds for The Well expansion
MADISON — A mental health and substance use recovery agency in Norfolk has taken another step toward expanding its services with the help of Madison County. The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution for the issuance of taxable revenue bonds that will be used to finance an expansion project for the nonprofit The Well.
Getting Through College Easier When Students Find People to Hold Them Accountable
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. – Lina Traslaviña Stover is a self-described “nerd” and runner, both of which have helped her to be successful. “Math is my language,” she told a gathering of Latino high school students during a spring youth summit at Northeast Community College’s South Sioux City Extended Campus.
Woodall awarded prestigious First-Team Academic All-America honor
AUSTIN, TX – Northeast Community College sophomore women’s soccer player Aidyn Woodall was named First Team Academic All-America, it was announced by College Sports Communicators Tuesday. Established in 1952, CSC Academic All-America is considered the longest running and premier award for athletic and academic success. Northeast had six...
Fox in Lincoln tests positive for rabies after coming into contact with dog, animal control officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. — A fox tested positive for rabies, according to Lincoln Animal Control. Officials said it is the first confirmed case of rabies in a fox in Lincoln. The fox was injured after coming into contact with a person's dog, Lincoln Animal Control said. Animal control was later...
Kearney High alum selected in United Football League College Draft
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The United Football League College Draft happened on Wednesday, with the rights of 80 collegiate players being distributed across the league’s eight teams. Each franchise was permitted to select 10 players. With their 10th pick, the Michigan Panthers drafted Isaiah Stalbird, a Kearney High alum...
Wildcats' McCormick is repeat CSC Academic All-America At-Large Second Team selection
WAYNE - For the second straight year, Wayne State College beach volleyball player Jordan McCormick has been voted to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Women’s At-Large Team in NCAA Division II earning Second Team honors. The award was announced Tuesday morning and selected by College Sports Communicators. McCormick maintained a...
Concrete poured on Tri-Cities’ first post-tension running track at Kearney Catholic
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Nemaha Sports Construction announced on July 12 that they have built the first post-tension concrete running track in the Tri-City area. The track is located at Kearney Catholic High School. The eight-lane track had concrete poured on Tuesday and Wednesday. The construction method involves applying tension...
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