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Omaha volleyball can't quite topple Big 12 powerhouse in season opener
While Omaha volleyball unveiled three banners in Baxter Arena ahead of Friday night's season opener, that was where the celebration ended for the Mavericks. In its first action since falling short in the 2023 NCAA Tournament against Kansas, UNO suffered a similar fate against another Big 12 opponent who proved just as tough. Omaha couldn't quite keep pace against Houston, falling short in five tightly fought sets 3-2.
'My heart broke': Local hockey community mourning death of former player
OMAHA, Neb. — The sudden death of two brothers shakes the hockey community. The National Hockey League calls the loss of 31-year-old Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau an unimaginable tragedy. Officials said he and his brother, 29-year-old Matthew Gaudreau, were killed when a vehicle hit them while riding bikes in New Jersey Thursday.
Volleyball Falls to No. 12 Creighton Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Missouri Volleyball team (1-1) fell to No. 12 Creighton (2-0) in three sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) Saturday evening at D.J. Sokol Arena. Graduate outside hitter Mychael Vernon led Mizzou for the second-straight match with 14 kills while adding eight digs, three blocks and two aces. Senior Jordan Iliff joined Vernon in double-digit kills with 12 to go with nine digs on a .435 hitting percentage.
Omaha Storm Chasers postpone Thursday's game against St. Paul Saints due to storms
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Storm Chasers postponed Thursday's game against St. Paul because of the storms blowing through the metro. The pair will faceoff on Friday, making it a doubleheader. The first game will start at 5:05 p.m., and the second will happen 30 minutes after the ending...
Omaha Opens its First Women’s Sports Bar
This winter, Omaha’s first official women’s sport bar is opening. Called SET the Bar (set-thebar.com), this new bar will highlight women’s sports and is located near 62nd and Maple St. The Omaha location will be the seventh women’s sports bar in the country and the first location open in Nebraska. Everyone is welcome at the bar, as long as they want to watch women’s sports! Co-Owner Molly Huyck noticed it was almost impossible to find women’s sports playing on a TV in bars and after going to a women’s sports bar in Seattle WA, she felt inspired.
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. "SET the Bar" in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that's different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely a place...
Omaha coffee shop launches Nebraska football themed latte
We all knew that there was an official Nebraska football beef jerky, but did you know there is a special coffee flavor for Husker fans? At least there is as of Saturday morning. While it’s not tied to any NIL deal like the jerky is, an Omaha area coffee shop...
Several area teams in OWH Preseason Top Ten for high school football
OMAHA - While the Huskers season is a few days away, the high school football season begins tonight, and several Northeast Nebraska teams found themselves in the early Top Ten Rankings for the Omaha-World Herald. In Class C-1 Pierce is seeded fourth while Columbus Lakeview is eighth. Norfolk Catholic is...
LHS varsity football takes to the road tonight against Bears
The Lincoln High Links will take to the road this evening in Omaha where they’ll take on the Bears of Omaha Benson High School. Kickoff is set for 7pm tonight at Omaha Benson. This is the season opener for the the Links. The Links return this season from a 2 and 7 season last year and hope to improve and win more games.
Tough Night For Saints In 9-1 Loss To Storm Chasers
PAPILLION, NE (August 31, 2024) - The St. Paul Saints faced the Kansas City Royals number 14 prospect, left-hander Noah Cameron, who came in with a 1.72 ERA in five Triple-A starts. The Saints found out why as they managed just five hits in seven innings and the Omaha Storm Chasers number nine hitter Came Devanney had a career night with six RBI in a 9-1 loss at Werner Park on Saturday night.
Golftec continues U.S. expansion with second Omaha location
OMAHA, Nebraska (August 29, 2024) – GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf improvement, today announced it has opened its second center in Omaha, Neb., continuing the company’s U.S. expansion. Situated in the burgeoning community of Northwest Omaha, the 3,300-square foot facility has five hitting bays, which allow members...
Introducing New Sports Concept to Omaha Market
Football and bowling have been combined for a new kind of entertainment at Fōwling Warehouse. “I was looking to bring something new to Omaha,” said Mark Wolf, co-founder. “Fōwling Warehouse is enjoyed by both men and women and all sorts of demographics. We can have somebody in a suit and tie next to a person who may be a mechanic. It really does appeal to everyone.”
KMAland Softball (8/30): Nebraska City shuts out Omaha South
(KMAland) -- The Nebraska City softball team rolled to a shutout win over Omaha South on Friday. Check out the rundown and statistical leaders below. •Payton Harrah, Nebraska City: 1/1, HR, 3 RBI, R. •Lextyn Harker, Nebraska City: 4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K.
River City Six: Pete Walls, Play It Forward
Meet Pete Walls, Executive Director at Play It Forward (PlayItForwardNE.org). Tell us a little about your business. – Play It Forward is a non-profit youth sports program that teaches multiple sports including basketball, soccer and volleyball to young athletes between the ages of 3-10 through the coaching from selected high school athletes in the community. In addition, we have an agility station and obstacle course station that focus on movement and exercise. Each session has a period called “Be Kind Time” where the high school athletes talk to the campers about the importance of being a good teammate, inclusion, sportsmanship and more. Ultimately our goal is for the young athletes to have a fun, positive experience playing multiple sports and games and meeting awesome new coaches.
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