For the second time this season, the Mavericks have swept the TicketSmarter Summit League Performers of the Week awards. Drew Lechnir was named Summit League Peak Performer of the Week while Caleb Riedel grabbed his second Peak Pitcher of the Week accolade of the season. Lechnir went 7-for-13 with eight RBI's and three runs…
OMAHA, Neb. – Fresh off her nine-inning complete-game shutout over Butler yesterday afternoon, Creighton softball's Natalia Puchino earned her second BIG EAST Pitcher of the Week honor, the league announced on Monday afternoon. Puchino guided the Bluejays to a 2-1 series win over Butler, posting a 2-1 overall record with a 1.42 ERA in…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes kicked off their spring season this weekend in McCook. Here are results per the NEHSRA: DAY 1 - APRIL 20TH Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints189C1Kirchmann, Colton50.00000362C2Arensdorf, Bladen48.000003013Buss, Cort46.000004314Fanning, Jess43.000002095Buss, Cale42.000002036Grube, Emma42.000004047Neal, Cooper40.000001988Nelson, Jason40.000002509Norby, Dylan39.0000025710Nelson, Kellin39.000004501Nelson, Alex34.000002651Herrington, Gage32.000004261Stevens, Ty30.00000 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints1561Gracey, Chase14.000003402Marshall, Cody14.660002123Drueke,…
MANHATTAN, Kan. – White grubs, identifiable by their ivory white bodies and brown heads, feed on the root systems of brome fields causing plant loss, said K-State entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, noting that the pests are currently showing up in some eastern Kansas fields. “They're developing in the soil and consuming…
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas (12-6) put together a scrappy performance to take out the San Diego Mojo (7-9) in a 25-23, 21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12 five-set thriller Saturday night at the CHI Health Center. The Supernovas remain the only team in the Pro Volleyball Federation not to lose back-to-back matches. Setter Sydney…
Minden, Nebraska, farmer Dan Kristensen is ready to begin planting corn and soybeans this week. Speaking to the Rural Radio Network last week, he provided insights into the ongoing fieldwork and planting preparations for the 2024 season. Amidst a recent rainfall that slowed operations midweek, Kristensen reflects on the challenges…
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be…
Nebraska matched its season high in runs for the third time this season in a 16-4 thrashing of Maryland in seven innings on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (25-12, 8-4 Big Ten) totaled 16 runs on 16 hits, while Maryland (25-16, 6-9 Big Ten) had four…
AccuWeather forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions in the final days of April and through the first two weeks of May. “It’s the time of the year when you don’t have to wait long for one severe weather outbreak…
OMAHA, Neb. -- The No. 16 Bellevue University baseball team remained perfect at home as they completed a four-game series sweep of Dakota State University on Saturday afternoon to clinch the North Star Athletic Association regular season championship. The sweep also clinches the top seed in the NSAA Tournament, set for May 3-6…
