Hensley named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week

Hensley named NSIC Special Teams Player of the Week

Wayne, Neb. --- Wayne State sophomore placekicker Boston Hensley was announced late Monday morning as the Northern Sun Conference Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in last Thursday’s 44-17 Wildcat road win at MSU Moorhead.  It’s the first time that the graduate of Council Bluffs Lewis Central…
Creighton Volleyball ranked 9th in AP Poll

Creighton Volleyball ranked 9th in AP Poll

OMAHA, Neb. -- The Creighton Volleyball team moved into the Top 10 of the American Volleyball Coaches Association for the first time since 2019, coming in at No. 9 in the poll that was released on Monday, Sept. 9. It's a two spot improvement since last week for the Bluejays,…
Jean Groth Northeast Nebraska Volleyball Classic Saturday and Final Results

Jean Groth Northeast Nebraska Volleyball Classic Saturday and Final Results

Saturday ResultsArchbishop Bergan def. North Bend Central, 25-20, 25-20 (2-0)Archbishop Bergan def. Wisner-Pilger, 25-17, 25-20 (2-0) Guardian Angels Central Catholic def. Bancroft-Rosalie, 25-16, 25-14 (2-0)Guardian Angels Central Catholic def. West Point-Beemer, 25-21, 25-14 (2-0) Lutheran High Northeast def. Pender, 25-16, 25-14 (2-0) North Bend Central def. Oakland-Craig, 25-19, 22-25, 25-16…
RESULTS: Broken Bow High School Rodeo

RESULTS: Broken Bow High School Rodeo

Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend rodeoing in Broken Bow. Here are results from both days of rodeo action, per the NHSRA: Day 1 - Saturday, September 7 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1111Drueke, James - O'Neill NE10.4003002Leach, Colton - Dunning NE11.1902453Johnston, Tate - Thedford NE11.8401544Phillips, Jack - Chadron…
Two-Vehicle Fatality Accident Reported Saturday Night Near Uehling

Two-Vehicle Fatality Accident Reported Saturday Night Near Uehling

A two-vehicle fatality accident happened near Uehling in Dodge County on Saturday night. According to the Dodge County Sheriff's Office, at 7:37 pm, authorities responded to the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 77 at County Road D, two miles south of Uehling. A preliminary investigation indicated that a…
Farmer Rescued from Grain Bin in Stanton County

Farmer Rescued from Grain Bin in Stanton County

At 7:03 p.m. on Sunday, the Stanton County Sheriff’s office received a 911 call of farmer trapped in a corn bin about five miles northwest of Stanton off 563rd Avenue. The first Sheriff’s unit was on scene in less than five minutes and found the 84-year-old victim trapped in corn…
Nebraska State Rodeo Association Crowns Champions

Nebraska State Rodeo Association Crowns Champions

The Nebraska State Rodeo Association Finals took place September 6-8 in Lexington. Below are year end, round, and average results per the NSRA: Year-end Winners & Standings: NSRA Standings 8.13.24Download Round 1 Results: Results - Round 1Download Round 2 Results: Results - Round 2Download Round 3 Results: Results - Round…
Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

Husker Harvest Days includes Free Trees and Water Testing

LINCOLN, Nebraska – Questions about trees, erosion, flood control or water quality? Stop in to visit Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts during Husker Harvest Days Sept. 10-12. “This is a great opportunity for producers to meet with conservation agencies all in one place and learn more about cost-share programs that can benefit…
Drought Conditions Likely to Persist in Missouri River Basin

Drought Conditions Likely to Persist in Missouri River Basin

Abnormally dry or drought conditions are present across 73 percent of the Missouri River Basin, with drought conditions likely to persist or get worse through November. August runoff was 1.2 million acre-feet, 86 percent of the average above Sioux City, Iowa. The updated 2024 calendar year forecast for the upper…
Storm Chasers win series finale over Redbirds

Storm Chasers win series finale over Redbirds

MEMPHIS, TENN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers claimed the series finale over the Memphis Redbirds, with a 3-2 win Sunday at AutoZone Park. The two teams went back-and-forth in the first half of the fame, but Memphis was first onto the scoreboard, with a run in the second inning on a…