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Guardians of the Children-FlatRock Chapter ride across southern Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Guardians of the Children- FlatRock Chapter held its tenth annual Dice Run registration at Iron Horse Park on Saturday. Several motorcyclists joined the Guardians of the Children FlatRock in unity. GOC President Mark Russel began the event with a heartfelt tribute to one of their members died this past fall.
Brix Holdings Selects PASMO Soft Serve Machines for New Orange Leaf Stores
With several new locations about to open, Orange Leaf has selected PASMO soft serve machines for their ease of use, performance, service coverage, and affordability. Orange Leaf, the popular self-serve frozen yogurt chain and BRIX Holdings franchise brand, announced today that it has selected PASMO to equip new store locations with its soft serve machines. This strategic move comes after extensive testing and evaluation at the company’s corporate office.
Northeast Instructor Gets to Visit Library Named After Ancestor
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Charlene Widener was able to see for herself a connection to a family member from generations ago when she recently attended training at Harvard. The Northeast vice president of educational services has a great-great-great uncle who has a library named after him at the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
Nebraska-NIL Collective Data Deal Models New Form of Engagement
As the NCAA continues loosening its restrictions on schools’ involvement in athletes name, image and likeness deals–with the latest drawdown phase set to take effect Aug. 1—institutions and their dedicated NIL collectives are weighing a new opportunity to put their collaborations on the record.Mario Chalmers NCAA Suit Seeks NIL Cash for Non-House Athletes In April, the NCAA Division I board ratified rule changes that, among other things, permitted schools to be directly involved in sourcing and facilitating deals wtih NIL collectives. In anticipation of next month, a handful of collectives have already begun publicizing new formal partnerships. “Expect a rush of those...
Omaha Performing Arts receives additional $2.5 million in state funds for Tenaska Center
The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement will soon be the latest building on a campus which already includes the Holland Performing Arts Center and Steelhouse Omaha. The center is currently under construction on 12th Street between Dodge and Douglas streets in downtown Omaha. Sabrina Weiss, the Vice President of Development...
Seven Omaha business districts to get pandemic-related grants for safety lighting, bollards
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Seven “business improvement districts” in the City of Omaha are to receive grants from the city’s allotment of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Proposals are set for approval this week by the Omaha City Council. Mayor Jean Stothert issued a news...
Nebraska Realty Opens New North Office in The { } Exchange
Nebraska Realty announces the opening of its North office in The { } Exchange at 1701 N 24th St, a hub for real estate & financial education. The new location supports The { } Exchange’s mission to enhance wealth building & prosperity through real estate. The opening coincided with a ribbon-cutting for The { } Exchange, celebrated by partners & the Greater Omaha Chamber. Strategically positioned to serve North Omaha, the office provides real estate services to help individuals & families achieve their financial goals. Partners such as Locale Real Estate Group, Black & Brown Real Estate Professionals (BREP), & Habitat for Humanity of Omaha joined the celebration. Andy Alloway, Owner of Nebraska Realty, addressed attendees alongside Angel Starks, REALTOR® with Nebraska Realty & President/VCEO of The { } Exchange, who said, “This project aims to reshape community disinvestment in Greater Omaha, offering resources to help individuals and families achieve their financial dreams.
Nebraska baseball’s Brett Sears taken in 7th round of MLB draft by Atlanta Braves
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft. Sears becomes the...
2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Creighton Bluejays
2023-24 Big East Finish: Second place, three games behind undefeated regular season champion UConn and four games in front of a three-way 11-7 tie for third. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #18 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After going out in an upset to #6 seeded Georgetown in the...
Softball Updates: 2025 Roster & Schedule News
The Nebraska softball team has added 10 newcomers to its roster for the 2025 season. The 10 additions come after the Huskers saw 10 players depart from last year’s roster, including eight who exhausted their eligibility. Nebraska has also announced a portion of its non-conference tournament schedule for the 2025 season.
Shots fired during burglary in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. -- In the early hours of July 15, the Valentine Police Department and Cherry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary happening in the 100 block of North Thatcher Street. Police were told that the victim had fired shots during the burglary. Upon arrival, officers found evidence...
Grand Island man charged for trying to entice officer posing as teen girl
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been charged with enticing a Grand Island Police officer he thought was a 13-year-old girl. Franky Recinos Recinos, 19, is charged in Hall County Court with child enticement by electronic device and minor in possession of alcohol. Grand Island Police...
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