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Ricketts Supports Additional Support to Israel in Fight Against Hamas
WASHINGTON–(KFOR/AP July 24)–Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a speech to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday afternoon in Washington, with the goal of helping drum up support for Israel against the terrorist group Hamas. Nebraska Republican U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts is among a group of...
‘My prognosis is incredibly bright’: Nebraska lawmaker continues blood cancer treatments
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - A Nebraska state senator said her ongoing cancer treatments of a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have been going “very well,” and she looks forward to getting back to the statehouse. State Sen. Jane Raybould of Lincoln, a first-term lawmaker in her...
New Format for Nebraska Soybean Management Field Days
Lincoln, Neb. —The 2024 Soybean Management Field Days will take place August 13 to August 16. Hosted by the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension, the field days offer a unique opportunity for farmers to learn about soybean production, the new Soybean Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) contest, and to network with fellow growers.
Nebraska First Lego League Team Places in Top Ten at Florida Sunshine Invitational
Brightly colored robots sat under colorful banners with team names heralding the owners, Legoborci z Oravy, Sumrall NanoBots, and Panhandle Cookie Bytes. The teams and their robots were among 50 national and international teams gathered for the inaugural FIRST Lego League Florida Sunshine Invitational from June 19-22 at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Oregon commit to visit Nebraska this weekend
A University of Oregon recruit has scheduled a visit to Nebraska’s campus this weekend. Isaiah Mozee is a four-star wide receiver for Lee Summit North High School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Last season, he appeared in 11 games, making 74 receptions for 1,033 yards and 12 touchdowns. Mozee committed to the Oregon Ducks back in April. While the receiver is committed, his visit should come as no surprise. Isaiah’s father, Jamar Mozee, was recently hired as a Senior Football Assistant at Nebraska. The elder Mozee comes to Nebraska after being the head coach of Lee’s Summit North High School in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for the last nine seasons. During that time, he would compile a record of 64-35 but recorded an impressive 33-5 record for the last three seasons. Nebraska’s class of 2025 holds 17 commitments and is currently ranked outside the top 25. Yeh pops !!!! https://t.co/t1wkAHpSKW — Isaiah Mozee (@IsaiahMozee2) July 14, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
North Lincoln Auto Parts Store Robbed Wednesday Night
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 25)–Lincoln Police are investigating another armed robbery, this time at the O’Reilly Auto Parts near 48th and Orchard around 9:45pm Wednesday. LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas told KFOR News an employee said two unknown men came into the store, pointed a gun and demanded money. The two suspects left with an undisclosed amount of money and no one was hurt.
Roblox Jailbreak: SWAT Van Event All Graffiti Locations for Criminals and Police
Want a free, exclusive skin for your fully-decked-out Police Van? Then you better hurry and clear this event for the Comic Skin. As a Criminal, you and your friends‘ job is to vandalize buildings with graffiti while the Police have to clean them. However, both side’s objectives are located in different locations and you have to clear them all to complete the Roblox Jailbreak SWAT Van event. In total there are 16 Graffitis, eight for each side; you can track the progress bar at the event board in the Prison.
Lincoln Literacy offers driving classes for immigrants and refugees
Lincoln Literacy helps immigrants and refugees acclimate to life in the U.S. by teaching literacy skills, and now the group is also helping people learn to drive. “Some of them come and they are very afraid,” said Nancy Jerez, instructor and Assistant Director of Autoskill Programs. “Even if they are in front of the simulator, they are afraid. I think that they get more confident doing that week-by-week. They are learning and they are getting familiar with the parts of the car, that is good for them.”
Nebraska Football: Comparing Linebacker Recruits Christian Jones And Will Hawthorne
The Huskers are in the final reckoning for these two talented linebackers when deciding where to play their college football. Christian Jones 6-2.5/215 and Will Hawthorne 6-2/ 220 have very similar measurables but who would be the preferred choice for Husker Nation to see donning the Scarlet and Cream?. Jones...
‘Heartbeat of the community’: Mayor Gaylor Baird announces new northwest Lincoln park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird, Parks and Recreation Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross and community partners announced the name and location of a new northwest Lincoln city park Thursday. Mike Sousek, Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Manager General Manager, John Dittman, Cornhusker Bank Chairman, Nicole Fleck-Tooze, Solidago Conservancy...
Agriculture Builders visit UNMC for summer tour
Agriculture Builders of Nebraska Inc., a nonprofit that supports agriculture in Nebraska, including the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, recently held its summer tour and meeting at UNMC. The group held a day of ABN reports, meetings and presentations at the medical center July...
Lincoln kids ‘Catch a Cop’ to stay active and build relationships with police
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Police Department hosted the 6th annual ‘Catch a Cop’ at Phares Park Wednesday evening. The event is part of an eight week program where kids ages four to 12 get together once a week and work on running the distance of a marathon over the course of two months.
Lincoln Public Schools discuss summer renovations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With the summer break, Lincoln Public Schools is taking full advantage of the empty buildings as crews work to complete around 40 different projects to add to the student experience. Since February of 2020, LPS has been busy executing the plans in their $290 million bond...
5-star Michael Terry will visit Nebraska football again
We have seen Nebraska football come back from the dead in more than one recruitment and it appears as though the Huskers have done that again with five-star wide receiver/athlete Michael Terry. Terry did release a top four recently that included Nebraska football, Oregon, Texas, and Texas A&M. Yet, in...
Nebraska man whose dog died in subzero temps gets jail time
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A central Nebraska man was sentenced on Wednesday for leaving his dogs in the extreme cold, killing one of them. Kevin Jemison, 60, will spend a month in jail and two years on probation. In January, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Jemison’s home...
Bus tips over in downtown Lincoln crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A small bus tipped over Wednesday afternoon in downtown Lincoln. The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. at 10th and P streets. A Channel 8 reporter on the scene saw a shuttle for 8N Lofts, an apartment complex, on its side. A pickup truck was also...
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