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Ribbon cutting celebrates new feedlot, research, teaching Extension center
MEAD, Neb. — The University of Nebraska held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 27, marking the completion of a feedlot research, teaching and extension center. The new facility, located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Neb., will pave the way for world-class research projects and teaching and extension opportunities in a commercial-scale, state-of-the-art feedlot.
Amato promoted to Nebraska gymnastics associate head coach
LINCOLN, Neb. (News Release) - Brian Amato was promoted to the Nebraska women’s gymnastics associate head coach, the team announced Wednesday. Amato will enter his fifth season with the Huskers in 2025, after his four-year stint as an assistant coach. The Portland State graduate was hired by Nebraska in 2020, after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach at Oregon State.
Jordan competes in Nebraska Throws Festival
LINCOLN, NEB. – Meeka Jordan traveled to Lincoln Nebraska to compete in the Annual USATF Nebraska Throws Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at University of Nebraska Track & Field Facility.The weather for the meet was a very pleasant 84 degrees during the meet with a nice cooling breeze out ...
U.S. Coast Guard to host free concert at Lied Center
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The United States Coast Guard Band is hosting a free concert at the Lied Center Wednesday to kick off Independence Day celebrations. The 55-member ensemble representing the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the nation, including the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Lincoln Crime Stoppers seeking information on February theft spree
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is investigating a series of thefts from local pharmacies in February, involving a woman who stole items after pretending to use a payment app. Police took a report on Feb. 21 of a woman who walked out of the CVS on 56th Street...
One ex-Commodore should be on the Nebraska Cornhuskers' radar
As the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team prepares for a crucial 2025 season, the possibility of a game-changing player coming on board is a tantalizing prospect. The key to this potential coup lies in the hands of head coach Will Bolt. It’s a rare and exciting opportunity for the Huskers to...
Juwan Gary, Brice Williams talk leadership in Husker Summer Camp
Lincoln, NEB — Despite falling in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament last season, Nebraska reached the big dance for the first time since 2013. A big reason for that were contributions from some names that Husker fans won’t see in 2024. Kesei Tominaga completed his college...
Historic College Football Program Projected To Start 2024 Season 7-0
As the offseason continues to roll on this summer, temperatures aren't the only thing rising. Optimism is also at an all-time high for some football programs like Nebraska. On Tuesday morning, On3 Sports reporter Andy Staples made a rather bold but bullish prediction about the Nebraska Cornhuskers ...
Nebraska organizations react to shooting in Crete
Crete, Neb. — After a shooting in Crete, Nebraska leaving four children and three adults wounded, organizations are speaking up about the situation. One organization, the Nebraska chapter of Moms Demand Action, said authorities are investigating if this was racially motivated. They said reports said the victims are Guatemalan...
Temperature swing kills fish in southeast Nebraska lake
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Numerous fish have died at the Big Indian Recreation Area in Gage County. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said in a press release Tuesday that a “substantial fish kill” is affecting all species in the lake, which is south of Wymore. Game...
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
Weather and political debates dampen Kearney's 4th of July spirit, survey reveals
KEARNEY, Neb. — Lighting up the sky or is the 4th of July dampened by something more than just the rain?. The United Way 4th of July Celebration in Kearney was festive, but due to weather delays, the firework show isn’t the only thing being dampened over Independence Day.
Kramer Fireworks celebrates 10 year anniversary
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the Fourth of July holiday on Thursday, many are stocking up on fireworks to celebrate, and firework sales have increased across North Platte. Kramer Fireworks has been selling fireworks for ten years and has become one of the largest fireworks stores in the area. To celebrate, the store is doing a bingo card to not only shop at their store but also other fireworks stores across North Platte and to partake in social media challenges. The winner will receive a special fireworks bundle from Kramer Fireworks. The store itself has come a long way from where it started back in 2014, according to owner Mitzi Kramer.
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