Cozad wins wild double overtime thriller

Cozad wins wild double overtime thriller

Cozad earned a much needed close win over a good team as the Haymakers won what turned out to be the the game of the week across the state of Nebraska as they won on the road over Central City 56-55 in double overtime. Head coach Jacye Dueland talks about…
CCC Full-time Enrollment Increases

CCC Full-time Enrollment Increases

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College has announced its total college-wide enrollment for the 2024 fall semester is 6,553, comprised of 1,820 full-time and 4,733 part time students. Full-time equivalent student numbers are up over three percent which is positive news for CCC. Enrollment, especially for part-time students, will continue to grow throughout the…
UNK hosts Northwest Missouri tonight

UNK hosts Northwest Missouri tonight

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney football team has its home opener this Saturday night (Sept. 7) when the 22nd-ranked Northwest Missouri State Bearcats come to town. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. with "Loper Fest" highlighting pregame festivities around Ron & Carol Cope Stadium. The 20th all-time meeting between…
UNK cross country starts the season

UNK cross country starts the season

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney cross country teams placed first (women) and third (men) at the Platte River Rumble Gold meet Friday night in Ashland. This was the season-opener for all squads. UNK returns to Mahoney State Park in October for the Platte River Rumble Collegiate. The Loper women, ranked seventh in the…
Trojans hold off Minutemen in closing seconds

Trojans hold off Minutemen in closing seconds

Lexington-For a second straight week Lexington came up just short in their quest to win for the first time since 2022. After losing on opening night to Holdrege, this time around they fell to Platteview 20-14. The Trojans dominated early scoring on two short runs on their first two possessions…
Agriculture matchup between Cornhuskers, Buffaloes ahead of rival game

Agriculture matchup between Cornhuskers, Buffaloes ahead of rival game

As the Nebraska Cornhuskers are set to host the Colorado Buffaloes this weekend, let’s see how the two match up in agriculture.  First in farm acres statewide, Nebraska beats out Colorado by 14 million acres.  Nebraska boasts over 3.6 million more cattle and 3.2 million more hogs.  And no surprise,…
Connectivity highlighted during lifeline awareness week

Connectivity highlighted during lifeline awareness week

Lincoln, September 6, 2024- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) in conjunctionwith the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is highlighting“Lifeline Awareness Week”, September 8-14. The Lifeline Program helps make affordable voice and broadband services available toqualifying participants. Under the Federal Lifeline Program, consumers who participate in certain public assistance…
Ravenna races past Elm Creek

Ravenna races past Elm Creek

RAVENNA - The Ravenna football team scored early and often Friday to shoot past Elm Creek 62-39. Elm Creek opened the game with a solid drive leading to a five yard touchdown pass from Kole Stiner to Kolten Keim to take an early lead. Ravenna responded quickly though, as Grady…
UNK volleyball goes 2-0

UNK volleyball goes 2-0

Kearney, Neb. – The ninth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team used a balanced attack to sweep Cal Merced (-15, -12, -21) and Westmont College (-19, -14, -18) Friday in Seaside, Calif.This is opening weekend for Division II volleyball with these matches part of the Otter Invitational. UNK faces Meno College and tourney…
Loper soccer wins season opener

Loper soccer wins season opener

Kearney, Neb. – Junior Corynne Olsen and sophomore Jordan Renard tallied goals and sophomore Susie Bovaird had six saves to help Nebraska-Kearney down Sioux Falls, 2-1, Friday night in South Dakota.This was the season-opener for both. UNK remains in Sioux Falls to play Minnesota-Crookston (0-1-0) on Sunday afternoon.To improve to 3-0-1 all-time against the Cougars, the Lopers…