High School Basketball Scores from 3-1-24

High School Basketball Scores from 3-1-24

Girls State Basketball Semifinals Class AMillard West 59, Lincoln North Star 25Bellevue West 57, Lincoln Southwest 51 Class BOmaha Skutt 45, Gretna East 28Elkhorn North 59, Beatrice 49 Class C-1Lincoln Christian 52, Bridgeport 32Sidney 37, Grand Island Central Catholic 35 Class C-2Yutan 45, Bishop Neumann 39Crofton 51, Elmwood-Murdock 28 Class…
Huskers drop home opener to Shockers

Huskers drop home opener to Shockers

The Nebraska softball team scored two batters into the bottom of the first inning Friday night but was shut out the rest of the way in a 7-1 loss to Wichita State in the Huskers' home opener at Bowlin Stadium. With the loss, Nebraska fell to 8-7 on the season…
23 fire departments respond to Franklin Co fires

23 fire departments respond to Franklin Co fires

Fires near Bloomington and Naponee on Thursday February 29, 2024. (Courtesy of Franklin County Sheriff's Office) Fires near Bloomington and Naponee on Thursday February 29, 2024. (Courtesy of Franklin County Sheriff's Office) Responders handled two separate fires Thursday afternoon in rural Franklin County. Franklin County Sheriff Bryon Detlefsen says one…
Strong defense propels Southern Valley to state title game

Strong defense propels Southern Valley to state title game

LINCOLN - The Southern Valley Eagles advanced to the state championship for the first time in school history behind strong defense, shutting down Guardian Angels Central Catholic 34-29 Friday morning. Southern Valley's defense was strong in all four quarters and didn't allow GACC to score in double figures in any…
University mourns passing of longtime supporter Bill Scott

University mourns passing of longtime supporter Bill Scott

The University of Nebraska community is mourning the passing of Bill Scott, who together with his wife Ruth was one of the most transformative donors in the university’s history. The Scott family confirmed Bill Scott’s death Tuesday at the age of 93. Both natives of Ashland and University of Nebraska…
Mother’s bond at $500k, Father’s bond $1 M

Mother’s bond at $500k, Father’s bond $1 M

Bond for a Cozad mother charged with Felony Child Abuse has been set at 10% of $500,000 in Dawson County Court. Jasmine Hopkins was arraigned in Dawson County Court on Wednesday. She is alleged to have committed child abuse from when her son was born on December 6, 2023 through…
Ranking Member David Scott Applauds Creation of New EPA Office Focusing on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Ranking Member David Scott Applauds Creation of New EPA Office Focusing on Agriculture and Rural Affairs

WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the following statement in celebration of the establishment of the Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which expands engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities.“I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to elevate the Agriculture Advisor position into…
Nebraska Tourism officials announce 2024 Passport Stops, including bonuses for 15th year

Nebraska Tourism officials announce 2024 Passport Stops, including bonuses for 15th year

Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2024 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska's tourism destinations and local businesses. The Nebraska Passport program is entering its 15th year. "Reaching 15…