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Big Ten Commissioner ‘comfortable’ with 18 schools, will debut new football technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Big Ten Conference is bigger than ever, so is Media Days. Now featuring 18 teams over three days, it all started with the commissioner on Tuesday. Tony Petitti praised new members USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon. “I think the fit of the four, obviously we’re...
Mobile Food Pantry scheduled in Box Butte County
The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) and the Senior Center will sponsor a Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on August 21, 2024, at the Senior Center at 212 Yellowstone, Alliance, starting at 4 pm. There is no need to bring boxes – volunteers will load the food in your vehicle.
City of Lincoln proposes $14 million stormwater bond issue
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln is proposing a nearly $14 million bond issue to improve stormwater drainage. On Tuesday, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliott shared some details of the plan with Channel 8. “This is such a benefit to the community,” Elliott said. “We...
Mayor Aims to Clear Up Controversy in Cozad
The City of Cozad has recently found itself at the center of a controversy. The dispute centers on communication practices, meeting notices, and the departure of City Administrator Nikki Schwanz. The city notified the public of the June 6 meeting by posting a notice on their office door, at the...
Five Cozad Residents Serve on Mission Trip
Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington continued their annual tradition of sending members from their congregation on a mission trip June 18 - 24. Eleven members went on this year’s trip to Tijuana, Mexico including Cozad residents Taeh Soe, Jeremy Koch, Bailey Koch, and their sons, Hudson and Asher. It was the fourth trip for Soe and the first trip for the Koch family. Others making the trip were Noah Curtis, Abram Curtis, Duane Gangwish, Micah Scherr, Noah Scherr, and Zacoby Chee.
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...
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.
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