Beller, Brahmer share Omaha World Herald Midlands Female Athletes of the Year honor

Beller, Brahmer share Omaha World Herald Midlands Female Athletes of the Year honor

Wayne State College volleyball players Taya Beller and Maggie Brahmer were named Sunday by the Omaha World Herald as Co-Midlands Female College Athletes of the Year. Beller and Brahmer led the Wildcat program to a magical season in 2023, starting with a sweep over in-state rival Nebraska-Kearney at Volleyball Day in Nebraska August 30th. …
Caron Selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft by Seattle Mariners

Caron Selected in Fourth Round of MLB Draft by Seattle Mariners

Nebraska junior catcher Josh Caron was selected in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. Caron, who became the seventh fourth-round selection in NU history, was the No. 121 pick overall in the draft, which is being held in Fort Worth,…
On this day in agriculture history: UNL Tractor Test Laboratory opens

On this day in agriculture history: UNL Tractor Test Laboratory opens

On this day in 1919, the Tractor Test Laboratory opened its doors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), marking a significant milestone in agricultural machinery testing. The lab was established following the passage of the Nebraska Tractor Test Law, which required all tractors sold in the state to be tested…
SD Man Clocked at 118 MPH On His Way to Get Raising Cane’s

SD Man Clocked at 118 MPH On His Way to Get Raising Cane’s

On Sunday afternoon just after 1:00 p.m. the Stanton County Sheriff’s office clocked a northbound car on Hwy 57 about 12 miles South of Stanton going 118 mph plus in the posted 65 mph zone. The driver, Ariz Zarate-Gonzalez, 19, of Arlington, SD told the deputy that stopped him that…
June Traffic Fatality Toll

June Traffic Fatality Toll

LINCOLN - During the month of June 2024, nineteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 19 ¨       These 19 fatalities occurred in 18 fatal crashes. ¨      Six of the twelve vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, six were…
Safety considerations for children on the farm

Safety considerations for children on the farm

MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, 33 serious injuries involving children occur on a farm or ranch in the United States every day. To prevent these incidents, only youth with proper training and experience should be allowed to drive large…
Huskers add analyst

Huskers add analyst

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made the second addition to his coaching staff in the last week. Jamar Mozee announced on social media on Sunday that he will join the program as a senior football assistant. Mozee has been the head coach at Lee's Summit North (Mo.) High School for…
Celebrate National Blueberry Month!

Celebrate National Blueberry Month!

Did you know the USDA developed the first cultivated blueberry bush in 1916 from wild varieties? July is National Blueberry Month, a perfect time to celebrate this nutrient-dense food.  According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whole fruits such as blueberries are part of a healthy dietary pattern, yet less than 20% of Americans meet the recommended daily fruit intake. The USDA Agricultural Research Service highlights that blueberries are rich in antioxidants,…
Storm Chasers win series finale over Mud Hens

Storm Chasers win series finale over Mud Hens

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers took 5 of 6 games in this week's series against the Toledo Mud Hens, concluding wit a 6-3 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the series finale, Omaha starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV fired 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks to strand seven…