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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...
YOU CAN BE A STAR Finalists Announced for Lincoln County Fair
North Platte, Ne - Z93.5 Country and Mix 97.1 present YOU CAN BE A STAR, on Thursday, July 25 at 2pm under the pavilion at the Lincoln County Fair next week. The singing competition is a preliminary qualifier for Galaxy Of The Stars Talent Search. Top winners at YOU CAN BE A STAR will advance to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals later in 2024 where the Overall Vocalist will win a $4500.00 Nashville Recording Session!
Community Connections aims to teach Native American heritage with ‘North Platte Pow Wow’
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The ‘North Platte Pow Wow’ is getting ready to take place this weekend, and in preparation, Community Connections mentors and mentees volunteered to put up tipis while learning about Native American heritage at the old Buffalo Bill Ranch House on Monday afternoon. During...
Family kayaking day set for Tuesday at Iron Horse Park
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - While National Kayaking Day may have passed, it’s never too late to learn. A demo and family day is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. HOPE-Esperanza, Community Connections Mentoring Program and the Nebraska Game and...
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...
John C. Fremont Days parade winners announced
The John C. Fremont Days Board of Directors have announced the 2024 parade winners. The Fremont Rural Fire Department won for best overall entry. The best business entry went to Christensen Lumber while the best religious entry was presented to Lifegate Church. Nebraska Antique Power Association captured top honors for...
Police investigating armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln auto parts store was robbed Sunday night, and the thieves are on the run, police say. The Lincoln Police Department went to O’Reilly Auto Parts near 84th and Adams streets on a report of a robbery. Employees said two males entered the...
Lincoln Police unable to determine how woman took fatal fall from window
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Police have concluded an investigation after a woman fell to her death from the window of a Lincoln home. The investigation into the death of 58-year-old DeAnn Stover has been closed, according to Lincoln Police. Investigators said they were unable to determine what led up to her death and asked for the case to be closed on June 6.
Cornhusker State Games Cycling Tour comes to North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Cornhusker State Games Cycling Tour kicked off at Cody Park Sunday morning. The event is one of 75 events that will take place over the next 10 days. Eighty cyclists are taking part in the tour and will feature four different routes: 7.5 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles, and all finishers will receive a medal.
Bellevue University Recognized as One of America’s Top Colleges by Money
Bellevue University has been named one of America's top colleges, according to Money's 2024 analysis of the best colleges in the U.S. The university is proud to be among the 745 institutions ranked, earning a four out of five-star status. The Money 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking evaluates...
Poolgoers in North Platte splash and lounge by the pool to keep cool
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - It was a beautiful hot day Sunday, with temperatures reaching triple digits and a heat advisory in effect for North Platte and surrounding cities. Several people lounged and splashed around Cody Park’s Swimming Pool, trying to beat the excessive heat. Laura Morey, a parent at the swimming pool, shared how she and her son keep cool and how she can prepare other parents who may want to bring their children out to swim.
'Cool down with thoughts of Christmas': Durham Museum seeks submissions for Omaha's Christmas tree
The Durham Museum is seeking submissions for Omaha's official 2024 Christmas tree. The museum receives a donated tree from area residents yearly to decorate inside Union Station. Last year, the Croy family donated the more than 40-foot pine tree. The Croy's father planted it in La Vista in 1985. Residents...
Junior Legion Area Tourney Results For Area Teams
In Junior Legion area tournaments involving area teams, Schuyler/North Bend has been eliminated from the B-3 tourney in Blair after going 0-2. The Platte River team lost to Valparaiso 10-3 on Friday, then fell to West Point 9-1 yesterday evening. In the C-2 area tournament in Dodge, David City and...
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...
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