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Huskers wrap up U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, OR - Nine current Nebraska track and field athletes competed at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 21-30 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. On the first day of competition, Dash Simon qualified for the javelin final with a 248-6 in the prelim. From Walla Walla, Wash., Sirmon placed fourth in the final with a distance of 252-0. Kevin Shubert placed 21st in the shot put with a 61-5 1/2 and Ashley McElmurry went 42-7 in the triple jump to place 16th.
Nebraska native Maggie Malone Hardin wins javelin title at U.S. Olympic Trials
LINCOLN - A small-town Nebraska native and former Husker earned a spot on Team USA's track and field team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Maggie Malone Hardin, of Geneva, captured the women's javelin title at the U.S. Olympic Trials meet Sunday in Eugene, Oregon, securing the third Olympics berth of her career.
'He died a hero': Fremont family says brother saved sister from Platte River
FREMONT, Neb. — The family of a 17-year-old swept away on the Platte River said, "He died a hero." Jackson Potter's family said he was trying to save his sister when he was taken by the waters. Jackson's siblings said they went to Hormel Park looking for frogs and...
Man faces various charges following Sunday incident
Fremont police responded at 12:28 Sunday morning to a business in the 2000 block of West 23rd Street for a possible shoplifting complaint. An individual was located matching the description of the person involved. The individual fled when contacted, but was captured and placed under arrest. Trevor L. Cornelius, 28,...
ICYMI – Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference
ICYMI – Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference. Nebraska campaign submits signatures for paid sick leave ballot initiative. ICYMI – Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference. In one of the final opinions of its 2023-2024 term, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn the Chevron doctrine, holding that federal...
Comeback Cows Extend Win Streak To Seven
Fremont, Nebraska- In front of a capacity crowd at Historic Moller Field Friday night, The Fremont Moo spotted the Nebraska Prospects six runs over the first three innings. However, Fremont scored nine of their own over the last five frames and defeated the Nebraska Prospects 9-8, in Independence League Baseball Association action.
Flood-prevention efforts underway in Bellevue near Offutt AFB
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Overnight storms pushed the Missouri River a bit higher in the Bellevue area, preventing officials from reopening a flood gate in the flowing into the Brown River and Mud Creek. Heavy rains overnight and throughout the day Tuesday caused Mud Creek to flow over its banks,...
$22,000 2by2 Winning Ticket Sold in York
Lincoln, NE - One lucky player who bought a 2by2 ticket for the Friday, June 28 drawing is holding a ticket worth $22,000. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Friday's 2by2 draw matched all four winning numbers for the $22,000 top prize. The ticket was sold at Casey's #1690, 115 E Nobes Rd, in York. The winning numbers from Friday's 2by2 draw were and Red 22, 23, White 05, 15.
City of Papillion closes recreation areas until further notice after Tuesday morning's heavy rain
PAPILLION, Neb. — The city of Papillion said its recreation areas areclosed until further notice due to flooding. The city said its creek and lake levels are "very high" after storms brought heavy rain to the Omaha area overnight. Officials shared pictures of the flooded roads, trails and park...
Authorities searching for patient who escaped from Lincoln Regional Center
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities are searching for a patient who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center. The Nebraska State Patrol said the patient, 47-year-old Justin Daro of David City, was reported missing Tuesday morning. NSP believes Daro escaped from LRC during last night’s severe weather in the Lincoln area.
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