WOOD RIVER – At approximately 9:16 AM CST, Saturday, March 2, 2024, Wood River Fire Department responded to the report of a residential house explosion at 107 E. Eleventh Street, Wood River with oneoccupant unaccounted for. Upon arrival, firefighters determined the explosion/fire had also caused significant damage to surrounding structures.…
The Nebraska softball team got a solid outing from its freshmen pitchers Sunday but the Husker offense managed only one run in a 5-1 defeat to No. 14 Missouri. Caitlin Olensky (2-2) pitched well in defeat. In a career-high 5.2 innings, Olensky allowed four runs on seven hits. Emmerson Cope…
March 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program, a new scholarship for individuals pursuing two-year technical degrees in critical fields. The Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program allows NDOT to invest in future generations of Nebraskans by providing…
LINCOLN - Another Overton high school girls sports season ended Saturday night with history being made as the Eagles won their first state basketball championship, beating Wynot 44-40 for the D2 crown. Appearing in only their second state championship game and first since 1991, Overton struggled early in the game,…
Kearney, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again welcoming a record-breaking group of students into its signature health science program. A total of 72 high school seniors were recently accepted into the Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) for fall 2024. These students come from communities across…
Hall County Emergency Management Agency -- At approximately 9:16 a.m. Saturday, a home at 107 East Eleventh Street in Wood River, Neb. exploded. The blast destroyed the home and set fire to an adjacent home. Several surrounding houses, businesses and structures suffered major damages and nearly two dozen more homes…
Kearney, Neb. – The ninth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team once again dominated NCAA Super Region VI, having eight top three finishers to rack up 143.50 points Saturday in Pueblo, Colo. The 11-team event was hosted by Colorado State-Pueblo with the top three finishers in each of 10 weight classes advancing to the NCAA Championships March…
Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney women's basketball team is the seventh-seed in this year's MIAA Tournament and will face the Washburn Ichabods Wednesday (March 6) in Kansas City.The game against the 10th-seeded Ichabods (13-15) is the second of the day and will start around 2:15 p.m and can be heard on 93.1 KRVN…
OMAHA, Neb. -- Baylor Scheierman had 26 points and a season-high 16 rebounds as No. 12 Creighton men's basketball earned an 89-75 win over short-handed and fifth-ranked Marquette on Saturday, March 2nd. The win gave Creighton multiple wins over Top 5 programs in the same season for the first time in team history.…
Kearney, NE, February 29, 2024 – In a significant visit underscoring the importance of innovative education strategies in Nebraska, Dr. Brian Maher, the Nebraska Education Commissioner and former Kearney Public Schools Superintendent, toured the Hanny Arram Center for Success today. Accompanied by KPS junior Madalynn Hanna, Principal Jason Owens, and…
