Nate Gerry, Huskers Join Trend to Rugby-Style Tackling Techniques to Avoid...
LINCOLN - Nebraska safety Nate Gerry didn't ever think he'd have to relearn how to tackle. But after his textbook hit got him ejected three months ago, he's not going to put up much of a protest. The...
View ArticleCouncil Bluffs Man Sentenced to Prison After Leading Deputies on High Speed...
FREMONT - A Council Bluffs man was sentenced to prison on two felonies Monday morning in Dodge County District Court. On December 14th, 2015, 30-year-old Jason Blackman, by his attorney, Tom...
View ArticleCreston Man Arrested for Stealing Car in Madison
MADISON - Police say a Creston man is in jail, accused of stealing a car and crashing it in Madison. A news release from the Madison Police Department says that 22-year old Juan Martinez-Tejeda was...
View ArticleLocal Sports for Tuesday, March 8th, 2016…
Basketball: An unlikely run in the Big East Tournament for the Creighton women has reached the championship game. The seventh seeded Bluejays posted their second upset in as many days with a 77-56 win...
View ArticleCotter to Headline Comedy Festival
NORFOLK - A Great American Comedy Festival veteran is returning to headline this year's gala event. Festival organizers announced on Tuesday that Tom Cotter will be headlining the festival's gala on...
View ArticleAdded Enforcement Planned for State Basketball
LINCOLN - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be conducting high visibility enforcement efforts March 10 through 12 as fans make their way to the boy's state basketball tournament games....
View ArticleOfficials Advising Fans to Get to State Basketball Sites Early
LINCOLN, NE - The anticipated large crowds at this weekend's Nebraska School Activities Association Boys State Basketball Championships are forcing officials to make site changes. Officials announced...
View ArticleBasketball Tryouts for Eighth Through Eleventh Grade Student Athletes
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Select Basketball program is holding open tryouts on March 19th and 20th for players who want to participate in spring and summer basketball. The tryouts will be for student...
View ArticleAmbulance Called for 2 Vehicle Accident on Highway 30
DUNCAN - A two vehicle accident occurred on Highway 30 and 250th Avenue on Tuesday. Around 12:10 p.m. an ambulance departed for the scene, although it is unknown at this time the extent of any...
View ArticlePB&J Welding Supply Celebrates Official Grand Opening
FREMONT - A new store officially opened in downtown Fremont offering welding supplies, balloons, and nuts & bolts. PB&J Welding Supply Company hosted their official ribbon cutting Tuesday...
View ArticleNo Disciplinary Action Taken Against Highway Superintendent
COLUMBUS - No disciplinary action will be taken against Platte County Highway Superintendent Terry Wicht following Tuesday's meeting. A motion to take disciplinary action against Wicht has been on...
View ArticleSynthetic Drug Bill Advances, Natural Resources District Bill Stalls in...
LINCOLN - Senator Rick Kolowski's bill, LB344, stalled at Monday's legislative session meeting, while Senator Matt Williams' LB1009, advanced. LB344 would allow natural resources districts to use...
View ArticleNew Firefighter to Join Columbus Fire Department
COLUMBUS - A new firefighter will soon be serving the community. Eric Joseph Morgan has been appointed as the Columbus Fire Department's newest member by city council Monday night. Morgan grew up in...
View Article4th Annual Viking Venture Receives Support from County
COLUMBUS - The 4th Annual Viking Venture organizers are another step closer to their goal, after receiving support from the Platte County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. Clete Pillen and Ed Kinzer met...
View ArticlePlan to Divert Loup River Hits Next Stage
MONROE - The Lower Loup NRD and the Platte County Board of Supervisors are looking for a solution to halt erosion caused by a local river. Over the past several years, the Loup River has eroded about...
View ArticleHigh Plains Looking for State Championship Repeat
POLK - The High Plains Storm will be back in Lincoln for the fifth straight time and the first time as defending state champions. High Plains earned a #6 seed and faces a stiff first round matchup...
View ArticleShamrocks Locked-In for State Tournament Run
COLUMBUS - With state basketball just around the corner the Scotus boys are hoping the third time's a charm. The Shamrocks are heading back to Lincoln for the third year in a row and are looking to...
View ArticlePlayers Like Parrella's Energy, Know-How
LINCOLN - Full throttle. New Nebraska defensive line coach John Parrella just might guzzle one of those energy drinks before football practice. Parrella then turns up the juice during practice. Through...
View ArticleNebraska Boys Basketball State Tournament Schedule
Complete schedule for the 2016 Nebraska boys basketball state championship, Thursday through Saturday in Lincoln. * * * CLASS A At Pinnacle Bank Arena Thursday Millard West (15-9) vs. Omaha South...
View ArticleLocal Sports for Wednesday, March 9th, 2016…
Basketball: The Nebraska State High School Boys Basketball Championships begin tomorrow in Lincoln. On AM 1340 at 9am, Mead will play Giltner in Class D2, from Lincoln Northeast. Also at 9am, from the...
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