UNK drop game to Lincoln

UNK drop game to Lincoln

Kearney, Neb. – The Lincoln Blue Tigers shot 52 percent from the field and had four score in double figures to down Nebraska-Kearney, 87-66, Saturday evening in Jefferson City, Mo. LU (14-10, 9-9) stops a four-game losing streak and sweeps the season series from the Lopers (5-19, 2-17) for a second…
Loper women win big in Missouri

Loper women win big in Missouri

Kearney, Neb. – Veterans Shiloh McCool and Meg Burns combined for 36 points to help Nebraska-Kearney breeze by Lincoln, 84-66, Saturday afternoon in Jefferson City, Mo. The Lopers (18-7, 12-7) sweep the season from the Blue Tigers (6-18, 2-11) who are leaving the league at the end of this academic year. After a career-high 29-points…
U.S. Sen. Fischer Earns Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorsement

U.S. Sen. Fischer Earns Nebraska Farm Bureau Endorsement

LINCOLN, NEB. – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer has earned the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Policitcal Action Committee (NEFB-PAC). Fischer, who is seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate, received the endorsement based on her tireless work on several policy issues of high priority to Nebraska farm and ranch families,…
Husker Softball rallies for pair of wins at Troy Cox Classic

Husker Softball rallies for pair of wins at Troy Cox Classic

The Nebraska softball team came from behind to post a pair of victories in Las Cruces, N.M., on Saturday. The Huskers rallied from an early three-run deficit to run-rule Montana, 15-4, in five innings in the first game of the day. NU then trailed by two runs against Sacramento State…
Husker Women pick up win at Purdue

Husker Women pick up win at Purdue

West Lafayette, Ind. - Alexis Markowski produced a huge effort with 20 points and a career-high 21 rebounds to lead a trio of outstanding performances, as Nebraska rolled to a 77-65 women's basketball road win at Purdue on Saturday afternoon. Markowski hit 9-of-18 shots from the field while tying the fourth-best…
Husker Men use big second half to pull away from Penn State

Husker Men use big second half to pull away from Penn State

Nebraska relied on one of its strongest defensive efforts of the season to post a 68-49 win over Penn State Saturday afternoon at Pinnacle Bank Arena.  The Huskers (18-8, 8-7 Big Ten) held Penn State to a season-low 49 points, more than 25 points per game below the Nittany Lions’…
Ricketts Endorsed by Nebraska Farm Bureau

Ricketts Endorsed by Nebraska Farm Bureau

OMAHA, Neb. – Today, Senator Pete Ricketts received the endorsement of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC), the campaign arm of the largest agriculture advocacy group in the state. “Nebraska farmers and ranchers feed our country and the world,” Ricketts stated. “I’m honored to be a voice in Washington for the issues that matter…
COLUMN: Beware of false Spring!

COLUMN: Beware of false Spring!

Warmer weather and longer days are starting to show up, giving so many of us hope and excitement for the new growing season. Beware of "False Spring", where the warm days can be followed by cold snaps and potential spring blizzards that will visit the region at some point in…
Area Wrestlers Final Day Results

Area Wrestlers Final Day Results

OMAHA - The NSAA State Wrestling championships wrap up today in Omaha, here are area results from 1st-3rd places. Team results are included as well. Girls 110 3rd place - Carsyn McBride, Kearney 140 1st place - Kayden Sipp, Adams Central 155 1st place - Anyia Roberts, Grand Island 170…