State Basketball Brings Big Crowds to Lincoln from Across Nebraska

State Basketball Brings Big Crowds to Lincoln from Across Nebraska

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Basketball stars from across the state are travelingto the NSAA Girls and Boys Basketball Tournaments, but fans can be the MVP of the road byensuring safe travel for all on the road to Lincoln. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol willbe working overtime across…
Wildfire response continues in Central Nebraska

Wildfire response continues in Central Nebraska

Update on Betty’s Way Fire Firefighters continue to make progress on the Betty’s Way Fire north of North Platte, Nebraska. Containment increased to 82% with approximately 60 people working on managing this large and complex wildfire. Tuesday’s weather was a major factor because snow and moisture assisted in suppression efforts,…
Second half offensive explosion sends Overton to state semis

Second half offensive explosion sends Overton to state semis

LINCOLN - The Overton girls basketball team struggled out of the gates in the first round of the D2 state tournament, but erupted in the final two quarters to eventually beat Paxton 51-27 Wednesday morning. An early morning start seemed to be a sluggish beginning for both teams with a…
Tickets for animal scientist Temple Grandin available March 1

Tickets for animal scientist Temple Grandin available March 1

Dr. Grandin will headline the Nebraska Science Festival on March 26 Don’t miss your opportunity to obtain free tickets to animal scientist and autism self-advocate Temple Grandin, PhD, who will share her unique perspective on animals when she headlines the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival on March 26. Tickets for general…
Week 24 Prep Spotlight: Ann Bose

Week 24 Prep Spotlight: Ann Bose

SOUTHERN VALLEY - Southern Valley is headed to State for the second consecutive season, and leading the way for them this season is senior Ann Bose. This season, Bose is averaging 19 points, seven rebounds, five steals, and four assists per game. The Eagles are 26-1 on the season, and…
Lincoln Woman Charged for Theft by Unlawful Taking Relating to Medicaid Fraud

Lincoln Woman Charged for Theft by Unlawful Taking Relating to Medicaid Fraud

Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Anzhela Solkan, 45, of Lincoln, was sentenced Tuesday in Lancaster County District Court to 365 days in jail on two misdemeanor counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking. The sentences will be served concurrently. Solkan had worked through Nebraska Medicaid as a personal care service…
Saulsbury up for Coach of the Year Honor

Saulsbury up for Coach of the Year Honor

The National High School Athletic Coaches Association announced the advancement of Troy Saulsbury from Kearney High School as a finalist for the 2024 National High School Athletic Coaches Association national coach of the year in the sport of Tennis. Saulsbury is a native of Lexington. “Coach Saulsbury’s record speaks for…