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Portion of 2 downtown Lincoln streets close for ‘ZooFest’ music festival
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A portion of two streets in downtown Lincoln will be closed until Sunday for the 'ZooFest' music festival. From Thursday through Saturday, The Zoo Bar will celebrate 51 years of soul, love and music with several performances. The street closures are as follows:. North 14th Street...
South Dakota’s top prospect commits to Nebraska
The top prospect in the state of South Dakota has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck selected the Husker over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Reports have Nebraska looking at the offensive lineman as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible defensive lineman. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He would then return in June on an official visit before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
New officers assume command of Salvation Army of Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. -- Two new leaders are taking over the top posts at the Salvation Army of Hastings. According to a news release, Captains Joseph and Rachel Irvine started their new assignment in Hastings on June 25. They replace Majors Dale and Sera Brandenburg, who retired earlier this summer. The...
Tornado Warning issued for Cheyenne County
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a. Central Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... * At 146 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. was located 8 miles west of Gurley, or 13 miles northwest of. Sidney, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and...
Changes come to Milford schools
This summer is one of transition for Milford Public Schools. Longtime superintendent Kevin Wingard has retired and Dr. Mitch Kubicek will be stepping into the position in July. Wingard said business continues at the district, with summer school ending June 28. The Milford Family, Career and Community Leaders of America...
Investors Realty closes $4.7 million sale of Omaha retail center
Investors Realty has sold the Candlewood Hills retail center in Omaha, Nebraska, for $4.7 million. Royce Candlewood WR LLC was the seller. A local buyer was the purchaser. Located at 124th Plaza and West Dodge Frontage Road, the 11,700-square-foot property has excellent visibility to West Dodge Road and is near Omaha’s busiest Costco.
Five-Year Reunion Includes Tree Planting
Members of the Callaway High School class of 2019 got together for their 5-year reunion during the Pioneer Picnic last weekend. They also gathered together at the school to plant a tree in memory of their classmate, Sidney Sallach (Courier photo by Ellen Mortensen) This story is shared with permission...
Despite wetter conditions, Fourth of July period brought major fire incident in Beatrice
BEATRICE – One advantage to this year’s fireworks season around the Fourth of July is that conditions are wetter than usual….with periodic rain falling in recent weeks. "Out in the vegetation world it's been a huge improvement with the grass and weeds being wet, it takes more to heat them up to burn, so that's a big benefit."
Heart postpones Lincoln show after Ann Wilson’s cancer diagnosis
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Rock band Heart postponed the rest of their Royal Flush Tour on Tuesday, including their Lincoln show. Lead singer Ann Wilson said she had a cancerous growth removed and is now undergoing chemotherapy. “And so my doctors are instructing me to take the rest of...
Phillips celebration set to light up sky
Phillips’ fifth annual pre-Independence Day celebration is set to return with a bang in time for the Fourth of July with fireworks, food, and games for all ages to enjoy at Phillips Memorial Hall on Wednesday. Penny Evans, event coordinator and the Phillips Community Foundation manager, shared a positive...
NU signs agreement with Sandhills Global Youth Complex for practice baseball, softball fields
LINCOLN - Joe Fagler, who played baseball at Nebraska Wesleyan, coaches high school baseball and is part of a family who has long been involved in the sport in Lincoln, will be the new Sandhills Global Youth Complex director. The University of Nebraska also is entering a 10-year agreement with...
UNK adds three from National Park College
Kearney, Neb. - Nebraska Kearney head men's basketball coach Marty Levinson announced today that three players from the 2023-24 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Champions -- National Park College (Hot Springs, Ark.) -- have joined the Loper program. On June 10, Levison announced the first four recruits of his tenure. The roster will continue to grow throughout the summer. The NPC Nighthawks went 31-1 this past season and won the national title after beating the top two seeds, Davidson-Davie (N.C.) and South Suburban (Ill.), in the Final Four and Championship game. The Nighthawks were the fifth seed in a tournament held in Danville, Ill. The transfers are post Taylor Harrell (Huntsville, Texas), guard Ja'Bryant Hill (Duncanville, Texas) and forward Anthony Swift (Las Vegas, Nev.). Each has two years of eligibility remaining .Harrell led NJCAA Division II in field goal percentage this season (76.7) as he averaged 10.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Starting all 32 contests, he earned All-Region honors and was the MVP of the National Tourney. In the title game vs. South Suburban, he had 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting. In a regular season win, Harrell scored a season-best 25 points by going 11 of 12 from the floor." Taylor is a physical center who scores at a very efficient rate. At 6'11 and 280 pounds, he brings a presence and physicality that will instantly impact a game. He can use his physicality to dominate at times because he is very intelligent, instinctual, and uses his positioning to his advantage. When position and size meet skill, you have a real problem and that is exactly how Taylor plays," said Levinson. Having 19 double figure games, Harrell ended up at NPC after scoring 41 points against the Nighthawks a year prior. At Huntsville High, he hit a last second shot to help the Hornets win an area championship and was part of a conference winning squad a year later." He shot the ball a very impressive 77% rate from the floor and completely dominated the National Championship game. Taylor's productivity can be seen on a box score but perhaps his biggest impact is being the vocal leader that he naturally is. Loper fans are going to really enjoy that Taylor is on our side," said Levinson. A 5-10, 160-pound guard, Hill earned second-team All-American this year after averaging 17.3 points, 4.0 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game. He had seven 20-point efforts including a 50 burger in a win over North Arkansas. He made 15 of 25 shots (7 of 10) and went 13 of 15 at the line in a 108-66 victory."Ja'Bryant brings more positivity to a roster than maybe any player I have ever seen. JB can impact a game on both sides of the ball. His quickness and instincts are special, on and off the ball, as he will get into a ball handler as well as jump a passing lane that most others would never see," said Levinson. "Not only known as a defensive problem, JB can also score from all three levels, sets up his teammates at the right time, and rebounds especially well for his size." Setting a school-record for steals in a game (10) vs. nationally ranked Des Moines Area (Ia.) C.C., Hill shot 83% from the line and 45% from the floor. He leaves the Nighthawks as the all-time leader in both steals (125) and made free throws (234). After spending a redshirt season at Western Texas College, Hill averaged 14.5 points, 3.8 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game for NPC in 2022-23. Finally, he helped lead Duncanville High to its first state tourney appearance in 12 years." During his career, he is a Texas High School state champion and is now a NJCAA national champion; you can see why as he is not only a leader on the floor, in the locker room, on campus and around the community. I am really excited to add Ja'Bryant to our community and be around him every day," said Levinson.Swift (6-7, 210 lbs.) took a redshirt season at Division I Southern Utah before spending his redshirt freshman campaign at the College of Southern Nevada. There, he was teammates with fellow Loper newcomer Kendrick Gilbert. Swift averaged 9.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks a night that season in helping CSN go 23-10."Anthony gives us versatility, size, and skill as he has shown he can be productive and influence winning everywhere he has played. He can guard multiple positions and can score in the post as well as on the perimeter," said Levinson. "Growing up in Las Vegas and playing against a lot of high-level competition, Anthony has developed a very effective all-around game and knows how to compliment his teammates but can also take over at times." At NPC this year, Swift appeared in 31 games and was at 7.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. He had nine games with at least 10 boards including a season-best 20 in a win over Southern Arkansas Tech. Posting two double doubles, Swift made 50% of his shots and 74% of his free throws. At Desert Pines High in Las Vegas, he was a double figure scorer who helped his team make two state appearances." The talents Anthony brings to a team are invaluable as he played a big part in helping National Park win the National Championship, but he was also a big part of these three wanting to play together. Relationships matter to Anthony, and I will lean on his perspective to help guide this team," said Levinson. The Levinson Era begins Nov. 8 (Friday) with a game at Southwest Minnesota State; the home opener is to be determined.
Nebraska women's basketball adds high-scoring guard to 2025 recruiting class
LINCOLN - The early part of the story of association between the Nebraska women’s basketball program and Olivia Hamlin can be traced to a club tournament in Virginia this spring. Hamlin, a 5-foot-9 guard from St. George, Utah, announced her commitment to Nebraska on Monday. She’s going into her...
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site. Monday’s test builds on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s groundbreaking research on the safety implications of EVs on America’s roadways. Collaboration between academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners is an important first step in addressing these challenges.
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