Interstate-80 reopened following crashes

Interstate-80 reopened following crashes

Lexington, Neb. -- Interstate-80 traffic began flowing again shortly after 6:00 p.m. following crashes that backed vehicles up for much of Sunday afternoon. Nebraska 511 reported that Interstate-80 westbound was closed from Kearney to Elm Creek. Kearney Police Department reported that the Nebraska Department of Transportation closed Interstate-80 for westbound…
Huskers swept by Michigan

Huskers swept by Michigan

Michigan scored nine runs over the third and fourth innings to defeat the Nebraska softball team 11-3 in six innings Sunday in Ann Arbor. With the loss, Nebraska fell to 25-19 on the season and dropped to 8-6 in Big Ten play. Kaylin Kinney (15-12) took the loss, allowing five…
CCC Takes Second Place in Military Friendly Schools Rankings

CCC Takes Second Place in Military Friendly Schools Rankings

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College placed second in the 2024-25 Military Friendly School rankings for small community colleges. The second-place ranking moves CCC up from sixth place a year ago. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a…
Huskers struggle at home

Huskers struggle at home

Nebraska couldn’t overcome an early five-run deficit, as the Huskers fell 11-2 vs. Maryland on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (24-12, 7-4 B1G) scored two runs on seven hits, while Maryland (25-15, 6-8 B1G) totaled 11 runs, 12 hits and an error. Ben Columbus led the…
Storm drops game one of series

Storm drops game one of series

FARGO, ND– The Tri-City Storm dropped the opening game of the team’s Western Conference Semifinal series against the Fargo Force by a final score of 3-1 Saturday night at Scheels Arena. Ryan Smith netted Tri-City’s only goal during the 2nd period of the matchup. The series will resume on Monday with a…
Loper softball drops two at home

Loper softball drops two at home

Kearney, Neb. – Senior designated player Tatum Long hit a Grand Slam in the top of the sixth inning to help sixth-ranked Central Oklahoma rally past Nebraska-Kearney, 6-5, in game two of a double header Saturday at Patriot Park.The Bronchos (40-8, 20-2) took the opener five innings, 11-0. These were the final home games…
NDOT and NATP to Recognize Nebraska Public Transit Week

NDOT and NATP to Recognize Nebraska Public Transit Week

Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), along withthe Nebraska Association of Transportation Providers (NATP), proudly announce the recognition ofNebraska Public Transit Week, April 21-27, 2024. This statewide initiative aims to highlight the pivotal role of public transit in fostering accessibility,sustainability and community connectivity across the state. In…
Two Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Omaha

Two Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Omaha

APRIL 20, 2024 (OMAHA, NEB.)  — Nebraska State Troopers, with assistance from local officers, have arrested two people following a pursuit in Omaha overnight. At approximately 11:55 p.m. Friday, a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix traveling on Interstate 80 in Omaha with no license plates. As…
Kearney High School grieves loss of student

Kearney High School grieves loss of student

Kearney, Neb. -- A Kearney High School student passed away Friday evening. Kearney High Principal Jeffrey Ganz informed students Saturday in a statement issued by email: "We regret to inform you that Josiah (Joey) Jones, a senior at Kearney High School, died last evening from heart failure.  Counselors and members of…
Titans come back to down the Minutemen

Titans come back to down the Minutemen

Lexington-Lexington's five game winning streak came to an end on Saturday as the Minutemen lost at home to Papillion-LaVista South 3-1. Lexington scored first as Jose Leiva pushed a shot through in the 17th minute to put Lexington up 1-0. The goal was set up by a beautiful assist from…