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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 –...
#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.
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.
Livestock raised in school to be shown at Neb. State Fair
YORK, Neb. — You may think York FFA students were educated in a barn, but it's the livestock that have made their way into the school. Rachelle Staehr and Jason Hirschfeld, York FFA advisors, sows farrowing on the grounds is just part of the educational experience. Staehr is the...
Nebraska State Patrol readies up for busy Labor Day weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol troopers are readying up for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Col. John Bolduc, NSP superintendent. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
Wade Shows operates amusement park at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND – Wade Shows turns a parking lot into an amusement park at the Nebraska State Fair, said general manager Gary Zaitshik. Wade Shows has served the Nebraska State Fair for approximately 14 years, he said. It is based in Spring Hill, Florida. Wade Shows offers 38 rides...
Creighton vs. Nebraska women’s soccer match moved to Monday afternoon
LINCOLN, Neb. — In an agreement between the two teams, the Creighton women's soccer match against Nebraska originally scheduled for Sunday afternoon has been moved to Monday with first touch set for 1:05 p.m. from Hibner Stadium in Lincoln. The match will still be streamed on Big Ten Plus...
Quick-strike Knights top Grand Island, 35-20
GRAND ISLAND — Big plays haunted Grand Island as Lincoln Southeast spoiled the debut of first-year head coach Creighton Reed with a 35-20 season-opening victory Friday night at Memorial Stadium. It started on the Knights second play from scrimmage when running back Cash Buettenback dashed 65 yards for a...
Husker football preview: Players to watch, new Big Ten rules, record predictions
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Husker football season is here, and the excitement around the sea of red is sky-high for a season that has the potential to be one to remember. Nebraska has one of the richest bowl game backgrounds in college football, yet they haven’t played that 13th game since the 2016 Music City Bowl against Tennessee.
Downtown Lincoln businesses prep for ‘crazy’ crowds for Husker football opener
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As Husker football fans began arriving Friday for the first game of the season, businesses were getting ready for the rush. A restaurant in downtown Lincoln has been prepping for the first game for two weeks. Alison Arrigueno is the assistant manager for Hiro 88,...
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...
Norfolk wins wild week-one rivalry game
NORFOLK - It took Norfolk a while to take their first lead, but it was an incredibly opportune time. A 7-yd touchdown pass from junior Cole Signor to senior Jaeden Thompson in overtime proved to be the difference as the Panthers held off rival Columbus 35-28 in the season opener on Friday.
NW Softball Wins Two At LPS Invite
(Lincoln, NE) - The Northwest softball team took care of business on Friday in Lincoln at the Lincoln Public Schools Invite. The Vikings would open up the day with a 7-3 win over defending Class A state champs Papillion La Vista. Northwest would have 7 hits in the game with 1 error. Papio would have 6 hits and 1 error in the game. Becca Dinkelman would hit a home run in the game, overall having 2 hits and 2 RBIs. Reyse Zobel would deliver with 2 hits and 2 RBIs.
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