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Carpetland wins Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Tournament
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Carpetland Legion Baseball (Lincoln East) defeated Fargo Post 2 5-0 to win the 2024 Gopher Classic. The Gopher Classic is one of the top legion tournaments of the Summer featuring over 90 teams. The Rugs won 9 games in just 5 days to win the tournament....
Callaway hospital invites public to health fair
In the interest of promoting health, wellbeing, and resources available in the area to support their patients, the Callaway District Hospital is hosting a health fair tomorrow (July 18). The public is invited to the Callaway Community Center from 9 AM to 1 PM. Attendees will be invited to register...
Good Samaritan removes old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumpers drove behind a church to leave a disgraceful eyesore. 6 News’ story told how the small congregation of senior citizens at Mount View Presbyterian Church doesn’t have the physical or financial strength to remove the old tires. “We would have to pay...
Nebraska Select 18U Wins USYS Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Another day, another W, for the Nebraska Select 18U soccer team. This one, though, means the most. Select won the USYS Presidents Cup, Tuesday afternoon, defeating LUFC, 4-1, a team from Wisconsin. The roster of this team includes nine players from Kearney High, three from Northwest...
Free defensive driving course offered for teens in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A free defensive driving course for teenagers is available in Lincoln this weekend. It’s called the B.R.A.K.E.S. program, which stands for Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe. Brendon Short, a senior instructor, said the program has been used to train more than 140,000 teens and...
Lincoln's recycling event aims to rehome unused medical equipment, July 22-27
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Recycling Council is hosting its first Rescue and Reuse event in Lincoln, Nebraska from July 22-27. Program Director of the Nebraska Recycling Council, Allison Majerus mentioned the event's goal is to take in used medical equipment and rehome it or recycle it, instead of having the equipment going to landfills.
Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants North Platte boy’s wish
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Make-A-Wish Nebraska granted the wish of North Platte’s Dylan Kring Wednesday afternoon. Kring, the outdoor-loving 9-year-old son of Greg and Michelle Kring, has been battling Batten Disease since August 2019. The rare recessive genetic disorder which causes cells to be unable to dispose of waste, leads to the eventual breakdown of sight, motor skills, and mobility.
Annual sidewalk sales kick off in Downtown North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The annual sidewalk sales in downtown North Platte kick off Thursday morning. Stores in the Canteen District, between Fourth and Sixth Streets, are reducing prices, with some giving away summer goods in preparation for the fall and winter seasons. Participating businesses include The Flower Market,...
North Platte police warn about fake missing person social media posts
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Police Department is warning the public about fake missing person posts that are circulating on social media. Law enforcement officials say while these posts may tug at your heart strings, there are some that are simply fake. That’s why they urge the...
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
OMAHA — The nation’s largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its “Nebraska-Iowa Area,” putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City. Rhonda Gerrard will continue to...
19-year-old driver caught going over 100 mph says he was in a hurry to get some chicken fingers
Raising Cane's sauce is boss, but definitely not worth all this. The post 19-year-old driver caught going over 100 mph says he was in a hurry to get some chicken fingers appeared first on MotorBiscuit.
Nebraska Select 18G soccer wins USYS National Presidents Cup title
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNB) - The United States Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup came to an end in Wichita, Kansas on Tuesday. The Nebraska Select U-18 Girls competed in the championship game. The Nebraska-based program played Lakeshore United FC out of Wisconsin in the final and won 4-1 to claim the...
McCook opens new aquatic park today with free admission until season ends
McCook, Neb. — McCook is set to cut the ribbon on a new aquatic park today!. The McCook Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon at 12:30 - and the pool will be open to the public right after that until 7 p.m. Officials said the park will then...
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