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Nebraska's first-ever LEGO® store announces its grand opening
GRETNA, Neb. — Nebraska's first-ever LEGO® store announced its grand opening. Related coverage in the video above: Nebraska's LEGO League. The store will open on Sept. 20 at Nebraska Crossing in Gretna. Guests will get to see over 500 LEGO sets. Hours will run as follow:. Monday through...
Mascot greets Nebraska State Fairgoers with comedy schtick on a stick
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - When visitors walk through the gates of the Nebraska State Fair, they may hear a familiar voice speaking above the crowd. There’s a good chance it belongs to Bobbie the Barker. She’s the official Nebraska State Fair mascot, on a stick, which holds her...
Fair Food Finds: Cheese on a stick
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fair tried to get you to the grounds for lunch Wednesday. NSF Sales Director Keaton Irwin said by noon the front gate was asking for more meal vouchers. The Lunch Bunch Special gave you a food voucher for the same amount you...
Kearney High to induct four into Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday
Between the years of 2009 and 2013, Katie Higgins Nealon established herself as one of the best KHS volleyball. players in school history, while also excelling in track and field. Her Bearcat athletic career began in 2009, when she. earned a varsity letter in volleyball, basketball, and track to become...
Chick-fil-A to open in North Platte, marking first location between Kearney and Denver
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Activity has picked up at the former Pizza Hut site on South Jeffers Street, where preparations are underway for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant. While no official announcement has been made, the dirt work and signage make it clear that the popular fast-food chain is coming to North Platte.
Investigation continues into FPS student left on bus
Fremont Public Schools officials said an incident occurred Tuesday where a middle school student was left on a school bus after the bus driver and paraprofessional failed to follow district protocol. The driver and paraprofessional were placed on administrative leave when the issue was brought to the attention of the...
Big Boy No. 4014 arrives in Sidney
SIDNEY -- The Big Boy Engine No. 4014 arrived in Sidney today and is here until Thursday morning. Let’s go back in time to 1941. The United States was still in shock over the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan. The war in Europe continues to escalate. Germany attacks the Soviet Union. The United States enters the war. People were listening to Chattanooga Choo Choo on the radio and watching Citizen Kane on the big screen. The Big Boy No. 4014 steam engine was delivered to the Union Pacific.
Wildcat Women’s Golf Preseason Rated Fifth, Sayre Selected As Player To Watch
WAYNE – As the non-championship season opens in early September for the Wayne State College women’s golf team, Preseason NSIC Coaches Poll standings were announced. According to a release from Wayne State Athletics, WSC was voted to finish fifth per to the league office in Burnsville, Minnesota. WSC...
Former NSP investigator earns award at new position with Lexington Regional Health Center
LEXINGTON — A former Nebraska State Patrol investigator earned the Caring Kind award for his work at his new position with the Lexington Regional Health Center. Mike Dowling, a former Nebraska State Patrol trooper and investigator of 27 years, is now the Chief Experience Officer with the Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC.)
Former starting setter Rachel Walker to take up coaching for Wildcats
WAYNE, Neb. — Rachel Walker would step into a uniform for the Wayne State Wildcats in 2018, a decision that would begin a career spanning 6 years with the Wildcats. “As a freshman and sophomore, that was the biggest jump for me. [It] was just the mental game and confidence and learning. All the different things in college volleyball,” Walker said.
Willow repairs underway in North Platte
North Platte, Neb. - City of North Platte, along with Simon Contractors will be closing Front Street from Sycamore Street to Ash Street. Repairs will begin tomorrow August 28th and completion expected to be on August 29th. Alternate routes are required during this time for vehicle traffic. Please use caution...
Corn Nation Overreaction 2024 Nebraska Football Season Preview
This week on the Corn Nation Overreaction show, which will be LIVE, we get to know Hoss’ friend Jake. Apparently Jake really wanted to be on the show. Don’t get ideas...this is still a vehicle to launch Hoss to the next level of football analysis so that he eventually gets a job with the Big Ten Network. By that I mean...we don’t usually have guests.
Knights open season at Mount Marty Invite
Yankton, S.D. – The North Platte Community College men's golf team completed play at the Mount Marty Invite in Yankton, S.D. on Tuesday. Knights finished the tournament in 12th place to begin the 2024-25 season. Sophomore Taytom Timbers led the way as he finished 13th in the field with...
Chadron Softball Wins Wild Game Against Alliance
Five games into the season for Chadron Cardinals softball there is one thing certain, that they can score runs and a lot of them. They proved that Tuesday night as they went to Alliance and defeated the Bulldogs 16-12. Just three days after the Cardinals defeated the Bulldogs 16-2, Chadron...
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