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Alligators steal show at Nebraska State Fair’s Animal Encounter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Alligators were the star of the show at the Wildlife Encounters Animal Encounter tent at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit showed multiple full grown alligators for kids to see and learn about and hatchlings that could be pet and held. “I think they are...
Huskers Welcome Omaha, Creighton This Week
The Nebraska soccer team (1-2-0) is looking to bounce back this week as it welcomes Omaha (2-0-2) on Thursday and Creighton (1-1-0) on Sunday. Both matches will be played at Hibner Stadium and streamed on Big Ten Plus, while Thursday’s match is set for 7:05 p.m. (CT) and action on Sunday is slated for 1:05 p.m. (CT).
Former Nebraska man sentenced for elaborate scams that cost victims $819,000
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A former Kearney man who conned multiple businesses and people in Nebraska out of a combined $819,000 will spend nine years in prison. Jeffery Sikes, 43, was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for wire fraud. From 2012 to 2014, he concocted multiple schemes and created...
Audit finds prison system could save about $3.9 million with better processes
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s prison system could save about $3.9 million by better controlling how it handles health care, health insurance and pharmacy services for prisoners, a state audit found. And inmates and crime victims could get compensated sooner from jobs inmates do while in prison and on work...
Lincoln East vs. Elkhorn South football game time moved up due to weather
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln East High School announced the game against Elkhorn South will be moved up to 4:30 p.m. at Seacrest Field on Thursday, Aug. 29. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution because of forecasted thunderstorms so the season opener can be played while ensuring everyone’s safety.
Wayne State Volleyball looks toward veteran leadership heading into 2024
WAYNE, Neb. (KCAU) – Even after winning 30 or more matches the last two seasons and claiming the last two NSIC Regular Season titles, Wayne State is looking for more heading into 2024. Tabbed as the NSIC Preseason favorite and fourth in the nation, Wayne State finished its 2023 campaign in the NCAA Elite 8 […]
Lincoln man pleads not guilty to possession of meth, sawed-off shotgun
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony drug, weapon and theft charges. Zachary Douglas, 28, waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and Judge Thomas Zimmerman sent his case to district court. On July 5, a state trooper saw a car near 16th...
Sandhills/Thedford Volleyball / Football Preview
The Sandhills/Thedford Knights were among the participants at the Custer County Chief Fall Sports Media Bash this past Sunday. The Sandhills/Thedford football team took home the top prize last year winning the Class D2 state championship with a dominant 50-12 win over Wynot in the championship game. Returning at quarterback for the Knights is Kyle Cox who had a record breaking performance in last year’s title game rushing for 486 yards. The first team all state selection talked about the mindset of this year’s team following the jubilation of winning it all a season ago.
Ansley/Litchfield Football / Volleyball Preview
As the Ansley/Litchfield volleyball and football teams prepare for the fall sports season, coaches and players from each team represented the Spartans Sunday evening at the Custer County Chief Fall Sports Media Bash. The Ansley/Litchfield football team qualified for the Class D2 state playoffs last season and finished the year...
Nebraska State Penitentiary replacement facility groundbreaking ceremony
LINCOLN Neb. — The governor and state prison officials - breaking ground on a new Nebraska state penitentiary. The more than 1500-bed facility will replace the existing one - though opponents have argued it will be full the day it opens. Prison overcrowding has been a major issue in...
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