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Large tree falls on power lines, causing over 1,600 people to be without power Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Public Power District said 1,669 customers were without power around 3:20 p.m. When crews investigated the cause, they found a large tree had fallen on top of power lines near 96th and Blondo streets. As of 5 p.m., OPPD said they have restored power to...
Non-profit "Everybody Gets a Chance" levels the playing field in youth sports
Lincoln, NEB — Youth sports are an integral part of keeping our kids active while also helping to build leadership, social skills, and confidence. However, the cost of enrolling kids in team sports in addition to equipment can be a barrier that prevents many children from being able to participate. That is why Malachi Hopkins founded "Everybody Gets a Chance" a non-profit based in Lincoln to help serve those kids with performance training and mentorship.
OPPD responding to northwest Omaha outage
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Power District crews were troubleshooting an outage Friday afternoon in the northwest part of the city. OPPD reported on its website that the outage, initially impacting 1,669 customers, happened when a large pine tree fell on top of a power line south of Blondo Street near 96th Street.
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. “REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN” FROM NEBRASKA. Open during Scheels store hours, Mon.-Sun.; Free event.
Nebraska football sees recruiting highs and lows, losing 4-star IOL to Miami
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. No, 1,000 monkeys aren’t writing this article. That sentence just sums up recruiting for Nebraska football so far this summer. If May and early June were the worst of times with a dry spell and some big-time recruiting losses, late June has been the best of times with three offensive line commits in a 7-day streak.
Nebraska football depth chart projection after finalized roster
For Nebraska football players, the 2024 season starts July 31st. That’s when the Huskers will come together for fall camp and once again, they will be in the dorm rooms according to head coach Matt Rhule. There is always hype surrounding the Nebraska football team but you can feel...
Friday Flakes: Nebraska Men’s Basketball Motivated by Potentially Historic Opportunity
Do we dare say that there is some “unfinished business” for Nebraska Men’s basketball. Brice Williams and Juwan Gary met with the media earlier this week and that seemed to be the theme. Williams and Gary are both motivated by unfinished business and through their experience in...
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 57 Ashton Murphy
Only 57 days remain until the beginning of the 2024 season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers which pushes Huskers freshman defensive lineman Ashton Murphy into today’s spotlight. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound defensive end out of Elkhorn South High School was a consensus three-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle while also being considered a top-10 in-state talent throughout the recruiting industry. Murphy committed and signed with the Huskers over offers from Air Force, Colorado, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Wyoming. In 2024, Murphy is destined for a redshirt season as he’ll need to continue to develop on and off the field including within the weight room. Long term, Murphy has the potential to become an integral part of the Huskers’ defensive end rotation and has a chance to develop into a high-end starter. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Kimball City Council Member leaving
KIMBALL -- City Council Member Don Muench is leaving the council and Kimball by the end of the month. Muench received a promotion to a supervisory role with Tallgrass Energy, and the job requires him to move to Kearney. He starts his new job July 21. Muench has lived in...
Chadron State Park Superintendent Leaving
After nearly 10 years serving Chadron at Chadron State Park, Superintendent Gregg Galbraith has decided it is time to move closer to home and take his talents to a new park. Starting in August, Galbraith will be moving to fill the Superintendent III position at Rock Creek Station near Fairbury.
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