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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska kicks off the 2024 campaign with its first-ever matchup with UTEP at 2:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. The Miners are led by first-year head coach Scotty Walden, who had a lot of praise for Nebraska’s squad. UTEP runs their offense at a very...
Omaha sports teams share condolences in wake of Gaudreau Brothers’ deaths
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Supernovas and Omaha Lancers are sharing their condolences with the Gaudreau family after Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau died after being struck by a drunk driver. Johnny, 31, was a winger for the Calgary Flames who played in the NHL for 10 full seasons. Matthew,...
Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced in a Facebook post that a pygmy hippo has been born. Adama, the newest addition to the zoo’s Lied Jungle, was born on June 16 to Chomel, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo. Adama weighs about 50 pounds according...
Falls City author shares ‘hell’ of defeating an addiction to painkillers
By all outward appearances, Lori Gottula was living a charmed life. Her family owned the only grocery store in Falls City, Nebraska, and she was widely known for working at Peru State College, for her freelance stories in the Falls City Journal and for organizing the parade at her town’s annual Cobblestone Festival. But behind […]
Sidney Opens Season with Win Over Cozad
SIDNEY - The Sidney Red Raiders hosted the Cozad Haymakers and came away with a 22-13 victory. Sidney’s defense kept Cozad in check early, forcing the Haymakers to go three-and-out on their first four possessions. Sidney took advantage, scoring on their first drive with an 11-yard touchdown run by Landon Riddle to take an early 7-0 lead.
Early bowl projections have the Nebraska football team playing in New York
The Nebraska football team won't kick off their season against the UTEP Miners until Saturday afternoon. Despite the fact they haven't played a game yet this year, there are already some people who think they're going bowling. In fact, most of the college football world believes that the Huskers will...
Potter-Dix outruns Peetz in offensive shootout in football season opener
PEETZ - Junior Dylan Tabor rushed for 253 yards and 4 touchdowns on 14 carries, threw for three more touchdowns, and the Potter-Dix football team opened their 2024 campaign with a 62-43 victory over Peetz on Thursday. Senior Dawsen Monheiser added 12 carries for 149 yards and two scores. The...
KMAland Nebraska Football Week 1 (8/30): Lourdes Central Catholic impressive in dominant win
(KMAland) -- Lourdes Central Catholic opened with an impressive win while Weeping Water, Plattsmouth, Ashland-Greenwood, Auburn, Falls City, Louisville and Sterling were other KMAland Nebraska winners in Week 1. Check out the Week 1 results and statistical leaders below. KMALAND NEBRASKA 8-PLAYER. Lourdes Central Catholic 60 Falls City Sacred Heart...
Norfolk wins wild week-one rivalry game
NORFOLK - It took Norfolk a while to take their first lead, but it was an incredibly opportune time. A 7-yd touchdown pass from junior Cole Signor to senior Jaeden Thompson in overtime proved to be the difference as the Panthers held off rival Columbus 35-28 in the season opener on Friday.
Husker football preview: Players to watch, new Big Ten rules, record predictions
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Husker football season is here, and the excitement around the sea of red is sky-high for a season that has the potential to be one to remember. Nebraska has one of the richest bowl game backgrounds in college football, yet they haven’t played that 13th game since the 2016 Music City Bowl against Tennessee.
Beatrice beatdown: McCook too much to handle for the Orangemen
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Beatrice Orangemen started their 2024 campaign in the House of Orange Friday night, getting trounced by McCook 56-6. The Bison started the game scorching hot, moving the ball down the field with ease and taking a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.
Omaha volleyball can't quite topple Big 12 powerhouse in season opener
While Omaha volleyball unveiled three banners in Baxter Arena ahead of Friday night's season opener, that was where the celebration ended for the Mavericks. In its first action since falling short in the 2023 NCAA Tournament against Kansas, UNO suffered a similar fate against another Big 12 opponent who proved just as tough. Omaha couldn't quite keep pace against Houston, falling short in five tightly fought sets 3-2.
Bailey Yard workers to demonstrate
Bailey Yard shop employees, unhappy with long hours and increased scrutiny, will march in an informational picket from noon-2 p.m. on Saturday at the corner of Leota and the one-way streets of Jeffers and Dewey, near Nebraskaland Bank. The workers urge others to boycott Union Pacific’s annual “Family Days,” gathering...
A year under his belt in GPAC, Kudlacek aims to show what he's learned for HC
In sports, a slow start isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After struggling through a learning curve in spring football, Hastings College quarterback Carson Kudlacek seems to have gained some valuable lessons from the experience, exhibiting a noticeable development through fall camp that has HC’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Ken Fasnacht expecting big things from him this season.
Nebraska AD preps for first Husker Football game, shares vision with local clubs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen addressed members of the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln South Rotary Club during a luncheon on Friday, marking the eve of his first football game in the role. Dannen, who stepped into the position in March following Trev Alberts’...
Downtown Lincoln businesses prep for ‘crazy’ crowds for Husker football opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As Husker football fans began arriving Friday for the first game of the season, businesses were getting ready for the rush. A restaurant in downtown Lincoln has been prepping for the first game for two weeks. Alison Arrigueno is the assistant manager for Hiro 88,...
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