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Grand Island Senior High Islander Band performing ‘Journey to the New World’
GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Senior High Islander Band will be performing ‘Journey to the New World’ for the 2024 marching band season. The GISH marching band was found on the turf at Memorial Field during the morning of Friday, Aug. 30 practicing their marching fundamentals and the first movement of their show.
#12 Volleyball Sweeps Missouri, Will Play For Bluejay Invitational Title on Sunday
OMAHA, Neb. – Ava Martin had 12 kills on 30 errorless swings while Kendra Wait dished out 36 assists and collected 10 digs to record her D.J. Sokol Arena record 23rd career double-double as No. 12 Creighton Volleyball swept Missouri on Saturday at the Bluejay Invitational. The 25-21, 25-23 25-18 victory improves Creighton to 2-0 and sets up a title match on Sunday against Drake at 2:30 p.m.
Fat Dogs makes progress on new location construction
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fat Dogs is expanding to a new location along I-80 in North Platte. Construction at the site is moving forward swiftly. The new Fat Dogs location is designed to provide a comfortable, welcoming break from the road, focusing on convenience. “I think we are underserved...
Student-run market made from straw bales still serving Cody amid grocery store crisis in rural Nebraska
The group of teachers had a straightforward but daunting assignment before them: How could Cody-Kilgore, a small district nestled in the Nebraska Sandhills, buck the trend of rural decline and revitalize the school?. Teachers Stacey Adamson and Tracee Ford latched onto an unusual idea that started as a joke –...
Nebraska-UTEP broadcast from FOX Sports provides great example of a new CFB rule
College football has several new rules for the 2024 season, including the implementation of a two-minute timeout before the end of each half. Some of the new rules involve the use of technology, including teams being allowed to use a tablet on the sideline as well as a helmet radio to allow for coach-to-player communication.
Southwest Power Pool takes precautionary measures to safeguard power grid
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Southwest Power Pool is taking precautionary measures to safeguard the power grid. On Monday, the Southwest Power Pool’s 14-state balancing authority area said that the Energy Emergency Alert 1 is no longer in effect. The alert was due to the continuing high temperatures and tightened electric reliability conditions. It remains in a period of precaution for power crews to monitor the lines.
St. Paul Police search for missing man
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - The St. Paul Police Department is looking for a missing man. According to police, officers are searching for James ‘Jimmy’ Jacobsen, who has a condition requiring medication. Jacobsen was supposed to visit several stores in St. Paul, but never returned. He is driving...
Kearney blanks North Platte in season opener 20-0
Kearney High Football started off the 2024 season with a 20-0 win over the North Platte Bulldogs on Friday night. The Bearcat defense started off by forcing North Platte to a three and out, Kearney wouldn’t waste any time scoring, with Griffin Novacek showing the long ball off early, with a 44 yard touchdown pass to Cayden John.
Friday Night Local Football Recap / Highlights
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Friday marked the second night of high school football for dozens of Greater Nebraska schools. In North Platte, it was a battle between the Irish and the Bulldogs and the stands were full of fans eagerly anticipating the big game. North Platte St. Pat’s quickly...
Half-dozen new restaurants open in North Platte
Jersey Mike’s sub sandwich shop will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the latest of a string of five new places to eat in North Platte in three months, with another nearly ready to open at the airport. Jersey Mike’s started on a boardwalk along the New...
Leyton starts 1-0 in the 2024 season
DALTON - Junior Alec Watchorn rushed for 136 yards, passed for 114, and received 56 for a total of 306 yards, and the Leyton football team goes 1-0 with a 42-14 win over Fleming on Friday in Dalton. Watchorn also helped with all 5 of the Warriors touchdowns passing for...
Area Football Scores and Recap 8/30
The Broken Bow football team fell in their season opener Friday night at Chadron. It appeared as though the game. was going to start off with a bang for Bow as Gavin Carrizales returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown but a. block in the back penalty during the return...
Grossenbacher Wins Opening Night of the IMCA RaceSaver Nationals
EAGLE, NE (August 30, 2024) — Trevor Grossenbacher won the opening night feature of the 2024 IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car Nationals friday night at Eagle Raceway. GUnnar Pike, Jason Danley, Cole Wayland, and Ryder Laplante rounded out the top five. IMCA RaceSaver Nationals. Eagle Raceway. Eagle, Nebraska. Feature:. 1....
Nebraska football becomes third team to offer Saint Louis receiver
While the Nebraska football team is busy getting ready for its game against the UTEP Miners, it’s also looking to add some new players for the next few years. And Matt Rhule and company are looking far and wide in order to get those players. The most recent indication...
A Nebraska zoo announces birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. — There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16. Adama was born to 24-year-old mom Chomel, and the zoo said that she's "already enjoying her time swimming...
Football Recap: Tri County Northeast Starts Season with Loss at Home
Tri County Northeast couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost to the Bancroft-Rosalie Panthers at home by a 34-20 margin on Friday. Tri County Northeast's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ben Jorgensen, who rushed for 62 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 42 yards and a touchdown. Brayden McCorkindale was in the mix too, providing Tri County Northeast with two touchdowns touchdowns.
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