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Nebraska football emerges as surprise frontrunner for top OT prospect
Is it really happening? Is the Nebraska football team the front runner for the top offensive tackle prospect in the country? Could they be close to landing David Sanders Jr?. Not that long ago the answer to those questions would be “of course not,” but things might have changed. At least one recruiting analyst believes things are swinging the Huskers way. The level of coup it would be if Matt Rhule could pull this one off is hard to describe.
'Wouldn't have ever known': Mail theft victims warn Omaha community
OMAHA, Neb. — If she didn't see it happen, Kassi Daniels says she might've never found out a letter she was trying to send to a friend was stolen out of her mailbox. "I just felt really violated," she told KETV. It happened earlier this month near 144th and...
BC's Brew: Next two trips to Hoosier State will be more important; frosh to watch; roster numbers and walkons
Brewing up what we can on the way to Indianapolis, where Nebraska football will be among those on display at Big Ten media days on Wednesday. It's the first trip of three to Indiana for the Big Red in the months ahead. The next two will loom larger than this...
Blue Rivers Area Agency aims at helping senior citizens stay out of nursing homes
FAIRBURY, Neb. -- The cost of living is increasing all across the state, including living in a nursing home. Due to new guidelines and staffing shortages, people can find the cost of living in those nursing homes overwhelming. “They are also fighting low staffing issues and having to follow all...
Dateline: Missing in America Podcast features missing Lincoln man
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - The disappearance of a Nebraska man last November has left many people asking what happened to Tyler Goodrich. His case now the subject of episode three of the popular podcast, “Dateline: Missing in America.”. Tyler Goodrich was last seen leaving his Lincoln home on Nov....
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 39 Derek Branch
The countdown to the start of Nebraska’s 2024 season is now under 40 days with Huskers defensive back Derek Branch being put into today’s player spotlight. A native of Lincoln, Branch was a standout at Lincoln Southeast High School and the son of former Huskers linebacker Troy Branch. He chose to walk-on as part of the Gophers 2021 recruiting class after receiving Ivy League in his recruitment. Through his first three years with the Huskers, Branch has appeared in one game, making his collegiate debut last fall against Northern Illinois. In that brief appearance, Branch recorded his first career tackle. Branch in 2024 will serve as a depth cornerback for the Huskers and may see the field in limited action. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Lincoln starts new initiative to replace nearly 2,000 lead service lines
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Meg McCollister, Environmental Protection Agency region seven administrator, kicked off the first phase of the city’s lead water service line replacement program in Lincoln’s Woods Park Neighborhood on Tuesday. The project is part of the Lead Safe Lincoln Initiative.
A&R Detailing Helping Prepare Students, Teachers, and Vehicles for Back to School
Get your car ready to impress in the school drop off line while helping students and teachers prepare for the classroom with a back to school special from A&R Detailing. From now until the end of August, A&R Detailing is offering free exterior automotive detailing in exchange for school supplies.
Nebraska Volleyball’s Harper Murray Sentenced for DUI
Nebraska's Harper Murray was sentenced Monday for a driving under the influence charge from an April incident in Lincoln. The rising sophomore will spend nine months on probation and was also sentenced to a $500 fine. Her driver's license has also been revoked for 60 days, and will later have an ignition interlock device. Nebraska outside hitter Harper Murray (27) passes the ball during the third set of the game against the Wisconsin on Friday November 24, 2023 at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. / Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal On April 5, Murray's reported blood alcohol content...
'Need our help, need our support': Local veteran helping others despite his own battle
PAPILLION, Neb. — A nonprofit got a huge donation for its ultimate purpose. A truck driving school out of Gretna donated $8,000 to Moving Veterans Forward. Both forces are coming together to get veterans back on the road to success. Moving Veterans Forward helps vets get the furniture they...
City of Omaha to name street after North Omaha educator
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha is naming a street after a North Omaha educator in a special ceremony Thursday. The street is to be named after Dr. Danita Webb, a principal and vice principal who also taught at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The ceremony will take...
Phase four of Parkview Cemetery paving project continues
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The ongoing paving project at Parkview Cemetery is in phase four out of the six phases. Morten Construction out of Kearney began working on the northern portion of phase four on Monday and plans to finish construction for this portion in 4-6 weeks, according to the City of Hastings.
Gary’s Super Foods location in Broken Bow closes permanently
BROKEN BOW – The Gary’s Super Foods grocery store in Broken Bow has permanently closed. A post to the store’s Facebook page on July 19 stated that the store would be closed that day for repairs and that updates would be posted. A sign has been placed on the windows of the store since, stating that it is permanently closed. No further updates had been posted to the store’s page as of early Tuesday evening.
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