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Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator Rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN–(UNL July 26)Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of...
Watch: Nebraska teen charged for allegedly causing train derailment for YouTube video
Nebraska police have charged a 17-year-old teen with two felonies this week after he allegedly caused a train derailment while filming an “insane” video for YouTube. The teenager, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, uploaded a five-minute video of the incident in Bennet on April 21, dubbing it the “MOST INSANE VIDEO I’VE EVER TAKEN!”
Nebraska Heat Wave Intensifies: Highs Expected to Reach 109 Degrees Next Week
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is set to experience scorching temperatures next week, with highs potentially reaching 109 degrees. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska reports that hot conditions will persist through midweek, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the NWS, temperatures today will range from 89 to 94...
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award 2 from UNL
Two with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center were among those awarded at the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society awards night on Wednesday, June 12, in Scottsbluff. Bijesh Maharjan and Extension Educator Gary Stone received the Commendation Award which recognizes SWCS members for service to...
Legislative maneuvering could complicate the path for Gov. Pillen’s tax proposal
LINCOLN — Some lawmakers sent a warning to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday by voting to send the core of his property tax relief proposal to a more unfavorable committee than anticipated. The Revenue Committee is usually the destination for bills dealing with taxation and property taxes. All introduced bills and policy resolutions must […]
Dr. Jeffery Gold wants to 'keep Nebraska competitive and growing' as he tours state as President of NU
OMAHA, Neb. — The new President of the University of Nebraska is kicking off a five-day blitz across the state. Dr. Jeffrey Gold took over as president on July 1. His statewide tour will start on Monday in Nebraska City, and will end in Scottsbluff. Gold said the conversations...
Nebraska to host five-star athlete next week
The top athlete in the class of 2025 will visit Nebraska next week. Michael Terry III is a five-star recruit for Alamo Heights High School out of San Antonio, Texas. As a junior, he earned district MVP honors by rushing for 995 yards and 20 touchdowns and receiving 564 yards and ten touchdowns. He is scheduled to visit the Lincoln campus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Terry recently spoke with Phillip Dukes of the On3 network about his last visit to Nebraska and the impression it left on him. It’s like a big family over there. When I went on my OV (official visit), they welcomed me with open arms. Just the culture around them and my family had fun out there. I got to spend time with the players and really got to see how it is out there. Terry is being recruited as a wide receiver, running back, and defensive back. He is ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the 2025 recruiting class. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska’s athletic director discusses grass at Memorial Stadium
Could Nebraska have a new surface at Memorial Stadium in the near future? Husker athletic director Troy Dannen met with the media at Big Ten Media Days, and during his impromptu press conference, he discussed a surface change for the Cornhuskers’ home stadium. “That’s the plan for grass to happen. Matt’s highly motivated for grass. We’ve done some work on the practice field and re-topped them with grass. After this season we plan to dig those out and put some sort of heating in to keep those practice fields grass live. He’ll practice on grass. Unless there’s lightning or it’s impossible,...
Portion Of 84th Street To Close July 29
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 27) Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) this week today announced that 84th Street from “O” to Van Dorn streets will be closed beginning Monday, July 29 as a part of a Lincoln on the Move street improvement project. The intersection of 84th and “A” streets will also be closed to through traffic on “A” Street. Access to homes and businesses in the area will be maintained. The intersection work is scheduled to be completed by August 9.
Nebraska football fans have a financial stake in a Big Ten title in 2024
As if there wasn’t already enough excitement about Nebraska football heading into the 2024 season, now there’s extra incentive for fans to root for the Huskers to a Big Ten title. And it’s not just that the Nebraska baseball team has set the standard this year. This...
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: ‘Dogs Shut Out Chicago Behind Keenan’s Gem
LINCOLN, NE–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 26) The Saltdogs (25-42) put together a complete performance for the second consecutive night to defeat Chicago (34-32) 6-0 on Friday night. RHP Zach Keenan posted his seventh quality start of the season throwing 7.0 shutout innings surrendering five hits, four walks, and struck out...
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