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Long-awaited new bridge at Sutherland opens
The Sutherland North River Bridge opened late Thursday, nine-and-a-half months ahead of schedule. The bridge directly re-connects Sutherland with about 200,000 acres of farms and ranches in western Lincoln County and McPherson County. It also directly connects farm equipment with the highways and roads in the Platte Valley. Lincoln County...
Fat Dogs makes progress on new location construction
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fat Dogs is expanding to a new location along I-80 in North Platte. Construction at the site is moving forward swiftly. The new Fat Dogs location is designed to provide a comfortable, welcoming break from the road, focusing on convenience. “I think we are underserved...
Nebraska-UTEP broadcast from FOX Sports provides great example of a new CFB rule
College football has several new rules for the 2024 season, including the implementation of a two-minute timeout before the end of each half. Some of the new rules involve the use of technology, including teams being allowed to use a tablet on the sideline as well as a helmet radio to allow for coach-to-player communication.
Southwest Power Pool takes precautionary measures to safeguard power grid
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Southwest Power Pool is taking precautionary measures to safeguard the power grid. On Monday, the Southwest Power Pool’s 14-state balancing authority area said that the Energy Emergency Alert 1 is no longer in effect. The alert was due to the continuing high temperatures and tightened electric reliability conditions. It remains in a period of precaution for power crews to monitor the lines.
St. Paul Police search for missing man
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - The St. Paul Police Department is looking for a missing man. According to police, officers are searching for James ‘Jimmy’ Jacobsen, who has a condition requiring medication. Jacobsen was supposed to visit several stores in St. Paul, but never returned. He is driving...
Nebraska football: Iowa's Cade McNamara destroyed on socials after awful 1st half
It's easy to figure out why Nebraska football fans don't like Cade McNamara. He's the starting Iowa quarterback. Husker fans are going to hate anyone in that position. What's infinitely more funny is that it doesn't appear that Hawkeyes fans really like him. At least they certainly didn't like him in the first half of his game against FCS Illinois State.
Snakebit ex-Nebraska football QB1 gets shot at starting role with third team
One of the most snakebit kids to ever come through the Nebraska football program might finally be getting his chance to really show what he can do. At least until that ugly ole snake bites him again. Chubba Purdy has been cleared to start throwing in practice, according to Pete...
LIVE UPDATES: What you need to know about UTEP
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska kicks off the 2024 campaign with its first-ever matchup with UTEP at 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. The Miners are led by first-year head coach Scotty Walden, who had a lot of praise for Nebraska’s squad. UTEP runs their offense at a very...
Kearney blanks North Platte in season opener 20-0
Kearney High Football started off the 2024 season with a 20-0 win over the North Platte Bulldogs on Friday night. The Bearcat defense started off by forcing North Platte to a three and out, Kearney wouldn’t waste any time scoring, with Griffin Novacek showing the long ball off early, with a 44 yard touchdown pass to Cayden John.
Friday Night Local Football Recap / Highlights
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Friday marked the second night of high school football for dozens of Greater Nebraska schools. In North Platte, it was a battle between the Irish and the Bulldogs and the stands were full of fans eagerly anticipating the big game. North Platte St. Pat’s quickly...
Omaha sports teams share condolences in wake of Gaudreau Brothers’ deaths
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Supernovas and Omaha Lancers are sharing their condolences with the Gaudreau family after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died after being struck by a drunk driver. Johnny, 31, was a winger for the Calgary Flames who played in the NHL for 10 full seasons. Matthew,...
Leyton starts 1-0 in the 2024 season
DALTON - Junior Alec Watchorn rushed for 136 yards, passed for 114, and received 56 for a total of 306 yards, and the Leyton football team goes 1-0 with a 42-14 win over Fleming on Friday in Dalton. Watchorn also helped with all 5 of the Warriors touchdowns passing for...
YWCA accepts $500,000 bid to take Wyandotte Learning Center
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Public Schools sold the Wyandotte Learning Center Young Women’s Christian Association for $500,000. A call from Grand Island Area Economic Development led to the Young Women’s Christian Association executive director exploring if acquiring the Wyandotte Learning Center was feasible. YWCA Executive...
Best Personal Injury Lawyers Lincoln, NE Of 2024
Written By Valerie Catalano, J.D. Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. People in Lincoln, Nebraska have accidents every day, including slipping and falling in the grocery store and distracted driving car wrecks. These incidents overwhelm victims with a barrage of short- and long-term disruptions, which can include time off from work for recovery and facing the stress of mounting medical bills.
A Nebraska zoo announces birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. — There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16. Adama was born to 24-year-old mom Chomel, and the zoo said that she's "already enjoying her time swimming...
Nebraska Cornhuskers rival AD being investigated for 'inappropriate relationship'
What exactly is going on in the Big Ten the last few years. Earlier this week, yet another Nebraska Cornhuskers conference rival school announced it had gotten into some serious legal hot water. This time, the Big Ten rival is Rutgers, who dismissed its athletic director earlier in August rather...
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...
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