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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 –...
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...
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 On Monday, the Southwest Power Pool’s 14-state balancing authority area said that the Energy Emergency Alert 1 is no longer in effect.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.
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...
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...
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...
Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially finds a new NFL home
Despite the fact that Adrian Martinez didn’t finish his career with the Nebraska football team, it’s impossible not to root for him. The man who started for four seasons in Lincoln in the Scott Frost era has been working hard to show he belongs in the NFL since finishing his college days at Kansas State.
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...
‘I think it’s gonna be electric’ - Huskers ready to get new season started in front of home fans
It's been a bit since Nebraska football fans have been this excited for a season. Yes, the Huskers faithful are one of the most loyal fanbases in sports, a perfect representation of the lyrics in "Dear Old Nebraska U" even when the on-field performance has struggled. And while there is renewed hope every year, the clear progress the program made in head coach Matt Rhule's first year plus the key additions since then have ratcheted up the anticipation for the 2024 campaign.
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.
YWCA accepts $500,000 bid to take Wyandotte Learning Center
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Public Schools sold the Wyandotte Learning Center Young Women’s Christian Association for $500,000. A call from Grand Island Area Economic Development led to the Young Women’s Christian Association executive director exploring if acquiring the Wyandotte Learning Center was feasible. YWCA Executive...
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