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Veteran Nebraska football receiver getting rave reviews from coach
While he had to miss spring practice, Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda is hoping he can make a big impact for the Nebraska football team this fall. Count his position coach, Garret McGuire among those who believes he will. "Oh my gosh, he's attacked this rehab like no other." McGuire said during a...
Omaha and NCAA Men’s College World Series Make a Winning Team
The NCAA Men’s College World Series continues to be a winning signature event for Omaha, drawing visitors—and their tourism dollars—from across the country. During the 12-day event, 86% of the hotel rooms in Douglas County were filled, compared to 83% last year. More than 139,000 out-of-town visitors attended games at Charles Schwab Field Omaha, according to data from Placer.ai, an independent analytics tracking. Fans of the visiting teams provided us an opportunity to showcase our city to new visitors. Top visited attractions included Old Market Entertainment District, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, The RiverFront Parks, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Steelhouse Omaha and Slowdown.
Crete Fire and Rescue receives biggest inflow of volunteers at once
CRETE, Neb. -- The Crete Fire Department is welcoming its biggest influx of volunteers at one time. Six new volunteers are joining the department, increasing its number to 42 total members. Moving to 42 members is a big help to James Yost, Assistant Fire Chief. “Moving up to 42,” said...
Warriors, Knights lead area schools in Class C All-Sports final rankings
OMAHA - The Omaha World-Herald has released their final All-Sports standings for Class C, one Northeast Nebraska team finding themselves in the Top Ten fin a couple different groups. In combined boys-girls scoring, Crofton came in second with 63.75 points, while the Warriors also had a Top Ten finish in...
Former LC standout Fidone aiming high for Huskers in 2024
(KMAland) -- Former Lewis Central standout and Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone is excited and ready for what he feels will be his ultimate breakout season with the Huskers. “It’s been a great offseason,” Fidone said. “To have the opportunity to have a fully healthy offseason, after some previous setbacks. Just taking the opportunity to get better each and every day and work towards the ultimate goal that I have talked about of being the best tight end in the country.”
Husker football commit earns fourth recruiting star
A Nebraska football commit has earned a fourth recruiting star. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck earned his extra star from the recruiting service 247Sports. The remaining recruiting services rate South Dakota’s top 2025 prospect three stars. Reports suggest the Huskers may play the recruit on the offensive line as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible candidate on the defensive line. Hammerbeck selected the Huskers over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He returned on an official visit in June before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
‘Clearly the best’: Central City juniors head into Class B legion state tournament unbeaten
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - Twenty-five wins. Zero losses. The regular season mark by the Central City Post 6 junior legion baseball team has qualified them for the state tournament. Coach Ben Nelson said the unbeaten record is the mark of a dedicated squad. “We have a lot of guys...
Veterans receive free dental care at UNMC Dental College
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Everyone deserves to smile and to be proud of that smile, but scores of veterans across the country, can’t afford the care they need. Sounds of whirring dental equipment filled the air inside the University of Nebraska Medical Center Dental College on Friday. Veterans in the Veterans Smile Dental Clinic receive free care at the college, regardless of how big or small the procedure is.
New GICC elementary school ready to welcome students
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The new Catholic elementary school in Grand Island is one month away from opening its doors and everything is set for the school year. “We were not expecting that much. In the initial phases of this project we thought maybe the projections were that we would see 95 to 100 students. And then as excitement built and people kept enrolling that number just kept increasing,” said superintendent and principal Jordan Engle.
Electrical fire destroys semi and building east of Fairbury
FAIRBURY, Neb. -- Another electrical fire set ablaze a semi and building east of Fairbury Thursday, calling over 30 firefighters to respond. Jefferson County Dispatch received a call at 12:04 p.m. Thursday, regarding a semi on fire east of Fairbury, east of Garber’s. Fire personnel were on the scene...
Omaha's Eppley Airfield sets single-month record for passengers, breaking half a million for first time
OMAHA, Neb. — For the first time, Omaha's Eppley Airfield saw over half a million passengers flying through in a single month. The new record-setting total of 514,758 passengers in June broke the previous record of 487,205 set the month prior in May. “June is typically the airport’s busiest...
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