OMAHA, Neb. –The Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Federation Champions, will throw out the first pitch for the Lincoln Saltdogs and appear at a Rocket Carwash and the Aksarben Farmer’s Market as part of the official trophy tour. Newly signed Supernovas middle blocker and former Husker Kaitlyn Hord will…
Nebraska offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was tabbed to the 2024 Outland Trophy Award Watch List on Tuesday. Benhart, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound senior from Lakeville, Minn., earns a spot on the watch list for the first time in his career after earning All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden, due to damage resulting from a series of storms impacting nearly 20 counties May 20 – June 3. The request encompasses the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard,…
KEARNEY- Because of the extreme heat, Two Rivers Public Health Department is recommending everyone take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. As temperatures soar and the summer heat wave continues, it's important to remain vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious conditions that can…
Broken Bow, Neb. - The Inspire Rehab Seniors have set up a rematch with Central City after defeating Broken Bow 7-6 on Monday night. Holdrege used clutch hitting and a refocused defensive effort to erase a two-run deficit late in the game and advance to the B6 Area Tournament Championship.…
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, two Kearney Police Officers were working an off-duty law enforcement assignment at the Buffalo County Fair in Kearney. At approximately 10:45 p.m. the Officers observed a physical fight in progress with one male subject throwing punches and another male subject bleeding from above his left…
Matt Kreifels, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and long-time ag educator, was recently honored by the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) with the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute’s (NAYI) Award of Merit during a special luncheon at UNL’s East Campus Union. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture…
OMAHA — State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha has filed to withdraw from running for re-election to his longtime seat representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature. Chambers, 87, filed paperwork Monday to remove himself from the November ballot, three days before Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline, Douglas County Election Commissioner…
For many of rural America's communities the tallest structure in town is the grain elevator. Inman, Kansas is no different and Mindy Allen gave the grain elevator a face lift this summer. Allen who is the owner of Mindy's murals took on her largest project to date to commemorate the…
Alex Parsaye knew from a young age that she belonged on the back of a horse. Growing up, she felt drawn to horses in such a powerful way that her parents got her in riding lessons at the age of five. Parsaye explored multiple events and disciplines, but ultimately fell…
