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Athlete of the Week: Olympic shot putter Payton Otterdahl preparing in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — American shot putter Payton Otterdahl, now a Lincoln resident, is preparing for his second Olympics in Paris. The Rosemount, Minnesota, native and North Dakota State alum moved to Lincoln when his longtime coach, Justin St. Clair, took a job at Nebraska. St. Clair has since...
Huskers add top player from North Dakota to 2025 recruiting class
Lincoln, NEB — Husker Football added another player to its 2025 recruiting class in defensive lineman Kade Piertzak (Fargo, North Dakota) after announcing his commitment to Nebraska. Piertzak is the top ranked high school football player in North Dakota and is now the third defensive lineman as part of the Huskers '25 recruiting class. The team now has 16 total commitments from players in the class, including fellow defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson (Galveston, Texas) and Tyson Terry (Omaha North).
Lincoln man sentenced after drugs found in vehicle and home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man will spend the next 20 years behind bars after investigators found drugs in his vehicle and one of his homes. Judge John Gerrard sentenced 39-year-old Aaron Gonzales on Monday for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, 500 grams or more of meth mixture, and unspecified amounts of cocaine and marijuana; and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of meth actual. Each count will run concurrently. Once he is released from prison, he will begin a five-year term of supervised release.
Bennet teen suspected of causing major train derailment
Bennet, Neb. — A Bennet teen is accused of causing a train derailment in Bennet earlier this year. The 17-year-old male has not been formally charged, but in a search warrant, he is accused of criminal mischief over $5,000 related to a derailment involving a BNSF train on April 21 in Bennet.
Husker247 Podcast: NU heads to Indy for Media Days
The football season has inched closer now as we've reached late July and that means its Big Ten Media Days week so the Husker247 trio got together to discuss the upcoming season. Who is representing the Huskers in Indianapolis? What are we expecting in terms of national buzz about Nebraska?...
Lucky For Life® Ticket Sold in North Platte Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize. The ticket was sold at Oasis Travel Center, 101 Platte Oasis Parkway, in North Platte. The winning numbers from Sunday's Lucky For Life draw were and White 02, 05, 20, 36, 39, Lucky Ball 07.
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 40 Brice Turner
The countdown to the kickoff of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to just 40 days and in the player spotlight is Huskers redshirt freshman defensive back Brice Turner. Turner was originally a three-star wide receiver coming out of Bay City High School in Bay City, Texas as part of the Huskers 2023 recruiting class. He chose the Huskers over a handful of FCS offers. During his high school athletic career, not only was Turner a standout on the gridiron – he was also one of the top track and field athletes in Texas, winning the state championship in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes. After enrolling on campus as a wide receiver, Turner switched to a defensive back mid-season and continues to develop as a cornerback. Not appearing in a game in 2023, Turner will likely see little time on the field in 2024. Long term, however, Turner could develop into a strong rotational piece for the Huskers at cornerback. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Lincoln Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Monday Morning House Fire
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews extinguished a house fire within 15 minutes of receiving the call early Monday morning. LFR Public Information Officer MJ Lierman says the call came in around 1:45 a.m. reporting a kitchen fire at a home near 70th and “O” Street. Firefighters rushed to...
PAW Patrol pups to take over Pinnacle Bank Arena this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The PAW Patrol pups will be stopping at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln this fall for three live shows. Fans will get to see the PAW Patrol pups in the PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” shows on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A Friday afternoon fire claims more than 400 acres of land near Lake Minatare we have the details
A Semi-Tractor-Trailer catches fire near Dix forcing traffic on I-80 to a standstill and a fire claims more than 400 acres of land near Lake Minatare we have the details on the KNOP Panhandle Roundup.
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission Approves Ogallala Casino, Horse Track
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) approved a racing license application from Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc. to establish a new casino resort and Quarter Horse track in Ogallala near Lake McConaughy. Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered with Elite Casino Resorts to develop a 5/8-mile horse track. Hastings...
Nebraska drug bust: Two arrested facing gun and drug charges
Phelps County, Neb. — One of the men accused in a central Nebraska drug and gun bust is set to be arraigned on Monday. Phelps County Court records say Dakota Hancock, 29, is charged with several felony gun charges as well as possession of a controlled substance. Meanwhile, Buffalo...
6th Annual "Rumble by the River" set for August 2nd
North Platte, Neb. - Teammates Mentoring is gearing up for the 6th Annual "Rumble by the River" which is a contest between the North Platte High School softball team taking on the North Platte High School Baseball team. The event is taking place at Dowhower Softball Complex on August 2nd...
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