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Weekly Dawson County real estate transactions
LEXINGTON — The weekly Dawson County real estate transactions. Marilyn Brown and Cynthia Helling, to Tyler Dahlgren and Page Dalgren, North Half of Northeast Quarter, Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and East Half of Northwest Quarter, all in Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 25 West of the 6th P.M., Dawson County, $4,500.00 revenue.
Nebraska’s head coach highlights highest team GPA in school history
Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule highlighted his team’s Grade Point Average at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. During his opening statement on Wednesday, Rhule announced that the football team finished the semester with a GPA of 3.241, the highest in school history. “We think we have a really good team, and we think we have a team that people are going to have to deal with this year. I’ve liked the way that they’ve worked. We finished the semester with a 3.241 cumulative GPA, the highest in school history. Our guys are getting it done in the weight...
Nebraska Cornhuskers Volleyball Star Harper Murray’s Journey to Personal Growth and Mental Health
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star Harper Murray seeks to move past legal troubles, with no suspension announced for upcoming matches, following resolution of legal issues with diversion and probation. Murray took to social media to acknowledge her mistakes, emphasizing her focus on mental health and growth. She aims to be the best version of herself and normalize conversations about mental health among her peers. This ongoing journey signifies Murray's commitment to personal development and redemption.
Omaha Residents Prepare for Overnight Storms Sunday with 60 MPH Winds Through 2 AM Monday
Omaha, NE – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Omaha/Valley has issued a severe weather alert for Sunday evening, with strong to possibly severe thunderstorms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, the threat window spans from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The...
A Day To Remember Rocks The Astro Amphitheater
A Day To Remember played The Astro Amphitheatre in Omaha on Wednesday, July 24th as part of their Least Anticipated Album Tour. It was a scorcher of an evening when doors opened at around 5 pm. I couldn’t wait to see A Day To Remember bring the heat on stage.
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 36 DB Blake Closman
The countdown to the start of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to 36 days and in the player spotlight is Cornhuskers defensive back Blake Closman. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound cornerback is originally out of Elkhorn, Nebraska and was a standout safety and wide receiver. He eventually chose to walk on with the Huskers. After not appearing in any games during his first two years with the program, Crosman played in two games as a redshirt sophomore in 2023 against both Northern Illinois and Michigan. Closman will have an opportunity to see the field again in 2024 but likely won’t have any large roll, instead playing in select situations. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Camden Grass Fire scorches 167 acres northeast of Scottsbluff
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fire crews have fully contained a grass fire in the Panhandle that the state fire marshal said was re-ignited from a burn pile earlier in the week. The fire started northeast of Scottsbluff around 12:30 p.m. Thursday near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area.
Nebraska Cornhuskers star talks 'ongoing journey' after legal woes
As we roll closer and closer to the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball season, star outside hitter Harper Murray is trying her best to put everything that happened this spring and summer behind her. She’s got the opportunity to do that because after taking care of her legal issues with diversion and...
Nebraska Heat Wave Intensifies: Highs Expected to Reach 109 Degrees Next Week
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is set to experience scorching temperatures next week, with highs potentially reaching 109 degrees. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska reports that hot conditions will persist through midweek, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the NWS, temperatures today will range from 89 to 94...
Two southeast Nebraska lakes on health alert list
BEATRICE – Health Alerts for toxic blue-green algae have been issued for Rockford Lake east of Beatrice in Gage County , Bluestem Lake near Martell in Lancaster County and Fremont Lake No. 9 in Dodge County. State officials have removed Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County from...
Fremont Wins Slugfest In The Black Hills
Spearfish, South Dakota - The Fremont Moo recorded a 12-9 victory over the Spearfish Sasquatch at Black Hills Energy Stadium, Friday night. With the Moo win, Fremont needs to win one of the next two games, Saturday or Sunday, to qualify for the Independence League Baseball Association Championship Series. Fremont's...
Nebraska football fans have a financial stake in a Big Ten title in 2024
As if there wasn’t already enough excitement about Nebraska football heading into the 2024 season, now there’s extra incentive for fans to root for the Huskers to a Big Ten title. And it’s not just that the Nebraska baseball team has set the standard this year. This...
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
Severe weather delays start of Sidney demolition derby
SIDNEY - Demolition derby fans were rushed for cover as a severe warned storm approached the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds on Saturday evening. Gusty winds, heavy rain and cloud to ground lightning delayed the start of the Rumble on the Rails Demolition Derby. Officials tell News Channel Nebraska they're aiming for a start time of 8 p.m., depending on the weather. If there's a lightning strike within five miles of the fairgrounds, it would delay the derby another 30 minutes.
Cozad Community Schools host summer program to gets students ready for school
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the summer season winding down, some Cozad students are getting a head start in the classroom before the school year officially begins. The Cozad Community Schools Summer Program helps students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to freshen up their skills. According to Program Director...
New University of Nebraska President Jeff Gold to visit Kearney, Lexington on statewide tour
LINCOLN — University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness.
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