Fredericksburg church set to dedicate veterans memorial

Fredericksburg church set to dedicate veterans memorial

Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day itself has always been a special time for the Fredericksburg Lutheran Church located south of Minden. Over the last past couple of the years, the church has been working on Veteran's Memorial for the Fredericksburg cemetery. Church president Bill Nielsen talks about how this…
Huskers bounce back to beat Purdue in Big Ten Tournament

Huskers bounce back to beat Purdue in Big Ten Tournament

Brett Sears and Drew Christo combined to toss a two-hitter, as the duo retired 19 of the last 20 Boilermakers in Nebraska’s 6-2 win over Purdue on Wednesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Nebraska (35-20) scored six runs on 12 hits and an error, while Purdue (33-24) totaled…
Eagles and Stars win state golf titles.

Eagles and Stars win state golf titles.

North Platte- Overton saved its best for last this spring as the Eagles golf team claimed the Class D title on Wednesday afternoon. The Eagles won the championship going away with a team score of 655. After shooting a 336 to grab the first round lead they were even better…
20 Troopers Honored by MADD For Impaired Driving Enforcement

20 Troopers Honored by MADD For Impaired Driving Enforcement

(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Twenty Nebraska State Troopers were honored Tuesday for their work to keep Nebraska roadways safe from impaired drivers. The troopers received the “Heroes Award” from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). “Every DUI arrest has the potential of saving lives,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.…
Frontier County mother sentenced in sale of drugs

Frontier County mother sentenced in sale of drugs

A 47-year-old Curtis woman was sentenced in Frontier County District Court Wednesday morning for distributing narcotics and involving her daughter in some of the transactions. Candy McClain will spend from 3 years to 6 years in prison. District Judge Patrick Heng gave her credit for 195 days already served while…
Caron Tabbed Semifinalist for Buster Posey Award

Caron Tabbed Semifinalist for Buster Posey Award

Nebraska catcher Josh Caron was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced Wednesday morning. Formerly known as the Johnny Bench Award, the National Collegiate Catcher Award was established in 2000, as Caron joins Justin…
Friday night game set for Memorial Stadium

Friday night game set for Memorial Stadium

The Big Ten Conference and FOX have announced details of the network’s Friday Night Football package for the 2024 season, including Nebraska’s home matchup at Memorial Stadium against Illinois. The Huskers’ game with the Illini will be played on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. CT, with the game televised…
The Little River Band chosen for State Fair classic rock concert

The Little River Band chosen for State Fair classic rock concert

The Nebraska State Fair and 1868 Foundation are pleased to announce a change in the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. Concert organizers weren’t sure the previously announced act, The Guess Who, could fulfill their engagement. As a result, The Little River Band has been booked to perform on Tuesday night, August…