Nebraska’s next match in the NCAA volleyball tournament has been chosen to be on TV.
Overton selected for Communities for Kids Initiative : by
The Communities for Kids initiative is a multi-year planning and implementation initiative that was created in response to community requests for assistance with shortages of …
NU cornerback Quinton Newsome finds happiness in Lincoln, and may land a starting job soon : by STEVEN M. SIPPLE Lincoln Journal Star
A native of Suwanee, Georgia, Quinton Newsome helped himself adjust to Lincoln by being friendly to basically everyone he encounters.
Kearney water meeting state, federal standard, says report : by
The city said, in what is called the annual 2020 Consumer Confidence Report, that its water supply is monitored for contaminants as required by DHHS, …
Stivrins, Caffey lead Huskers in second round of NCAA Tournament : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
In the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Nebraska dominated Texas State over the final 2½ sets of a 25-18, 25-17, 25-20 win on Thursday.
Audubon executive will brief Buffalo County Democrats Monday : by
Bill Taddicken, director of the Rowe Sanctuary near Gibbon, will update the Buffalo County Democrats on the work of the National Audubon Society in Buffalo …
John Petzer brings livestreaming music that can be enjoyed ‘From Dawn to Dusk’ to UNK : by Rick Brown, Yard Light Media
John Petzet will direct a free choral concert at 3 p.m. Sunday available for livestreaming at UNK.edu. The performance features the theme, “From Dawn to …
Collaborative research project tracks pronghorn in Nebraska Panhandle : by Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications
Funded by a $175,000 grant from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the pronghorn research project is being led by wildlife biologist Dustin Ranglack and …
Hepatitis C rising dramatically in young people aged 20-39 : by
Hepatitis C can live “for years” without symptoms. Four in 10 people who have it do not know it, but it can lead to severe …
Recent COVID-19 outbreaks have Two Rivers health district worried and makes vaccinations urgent : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
As of Wednesday morning, 34% of people older than 16 in the seven-county Two Rivers area had been vaccinated, “but we’re far lower than we …
14 pieces of Old West art on display in new gallery at south Kearney attraction : by Rick Brown, Yard Light Media
The 14 pieces of art currently on display at a new art gallery at The Archway helps patrons bring the Great Platte River Road to …
New cases of COVID-19 dip slightly statewide : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
DHHS reported 309 new cases Wednesday, well below the 392 new cases reported Tuesday, and Monday’s 331 new cases, and the 777 combined new cases …
How John Cook, Huskers handled 19-day layoff leading into NCAA Tournament : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
John Cook likes to get in the gym with his team and train. But how did he handle a 19-day layoff that leads up to …
‘We’re about where we should be’: At spring’s midpoints, Husker coordinators see progress : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Neither Chinander nor Lubick said anything groundbreaking, which means things are mostly proceeding along normally in the middle of spring ball.
Journey to Freedom: Research project addresses slavery in Nebraska : by Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications
Most Nebraskans have never heard of Celia and Eliza Grayson.
Life in the Red: OC Matt Lubick says QB Adrian Martinez’s game on ‘another level’ this spring : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Coaches and players alike have praised Adrian Martinez this spring. What does that mean in the grand scheme of things?
Red Report: : by STEVEN M. SIPPLE Lincoln Journal Star
The night before last December’s game at Purdue, Nebraska secondary coach Travis Fisher told safety Myles Farmer he was going to play a significant role …
30 new cases of COVID-19 reported : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
As of Wednesday, Two Rivers said 26,128 people, or 34.4 percent of its roughly 76,000 residents over the age of 16, have been fully vaccinated …
Rapid Reaction: Lubick, Chinander give mid-spring status report; Farmer recounts ‘freak’ injury : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska coordinators Matt Lubick and Erik Chinander provided mid-spring status reports on their respective units on Wednesday morning.
Husker baseball has put in bid to host a regional, Bolt says : by CHRIS BASNETT Lincoln Journal Star
Bolt cited the obvious in explaining why Nebraska put in a bid — the Huskers have the facilities, fan support, and administrative support to do …
Old laptops, computers, cell phones wanted for Saturday recycle drive : by
The Buffalo County Community Response Team is collaborating the event with Motherboard, an Omaha technology company.
Archie’s Adventure Camps return to The Archway : by
Adventure campers will make decorative flowerpots, plant seeds, take a nature walk on The Archway campus, and learn about horticulture.
COVID-19 variants cause concern in Kearney area : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
KEARNEY – With COVID-19 variants are slowly making their way into Nebraska, Aravind Menon, the Two Rivers Public Health Department epidemiologist, is cautious.
Buffalo County Commissioners back gun rights with resolution : by Mike Konz, Hub Enterprise Editor
KEARNEY — The room filled with applause Tuesday after the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners voted 6-0 to approve a resolution supporting gun rights and …
UNK removing four buildings, including Otto Olsen, Conrad Hall : by Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications
Located along West 25th Street on the east edge of campus, the Luke & Jake’s building will be the first one removed.
Why Nebraska? Out-of-state Huskers explain why they declined hometown offers to play in Lincoln : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
Nebraska’s starters are from Arizona, California, Tennessee, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Hawaii and Kansas. Here’s why they’re wearing Husker red.
New $3m facility at Crossroads offering transitional housing : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
The new $3 million component will equip Crossroads guests for successful living after their time at the shelter and help prevent a return to homelessness.
Taking on an entire NCAA Tournament featuring 48 teams? Omaha said ‘bring it on’ : by CLARK GRELL Lincoln Journal Star
Hosting the Final Four is a challenge on its own. But all 47 matches? That’s a different beast. But officials in Omaha didn’t blink.
One-third of Two Rivers district vaccinated for COVID-19 : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
CHI Health Good Samaritan had six COVID-19 patients Tuesday morning. Kearney Regional Medical Center had three.
Holdrege man to use insanity defense in alleged killing of two men : by Ashley Bebensee, Hub Staff Writer
Manuel Gomez, 47, of Holdrege appeared Tuesday in Phelps County District Court after filing a motion of his intention to rely upon the insanity defense.
Defense, special teams … offense? DB Cam Taylor-Britt says he’s game for ‘everything’ NU needs from him : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Be prepared to see a lot of No. 5 this season. He says there’s a “chip” on his shoulder, and makes it clear he’s going …
Cook, Stivrins grateful to play but ‘still a pretty rough setup’ at NCAA Tournament in Omaha : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
The Husker senior was asked if the accommodations have been sufficient: “I’d like to say yes, and I feel like I should say yes, but …
With the recruiting dead period expected to end, get to know the six Husker targets planning to visit Lincoln on June 4 : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
The list includes a dynamic athlete from Kansas whose putting up eye-catching track numbers and being recruited by NU on both sides of the ball.
Two Rivers pauses use of Johnson and Johnson Janssen COVID-19 vaccine : by
The CDC and FDA are reviewing six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J …
Free Healthy Kids events planned at Gothenburg, Lexington, Holdrege YMCAs : by
HOLDREGE — Children and families are invited to the YMCA at Gothenburg Health, the Don Sjogren Community YMCA in Holdrege and the Orthman Community YMCA …
Kearney Public receives $250k donation for Arram Center for Success; teachers hired : by
The Hanny Arram Center for Success will focus on improving educational opportunities with specific targeted support for KPS students in grades 6-12.
Two Rivers COVID-19 risk dial creeping back up : by
Weekly tests are at their lowest rate since September, when regular testing in long term care facilities was first instituted.
Media coverage won’t give accused Furnas County sex trafficker fair trial, attorney says : by Ashley Bebensee, Hub Staff Writer
Quinn’s attorney asked Judge David Urbom to change the location of the trial, suggesting it be taken to a larger county with a great population …
Lexington students build SWAT training doors for officers to use across the state : by Brian Neben, Lexington Clipper-Herald
The three new doors and prototype will be used across the state for monthly SWAT team training.
Sailboat, saloon diplays newest items at Holdrege’s Nebraska Prairie Museum : by
The Nebraska Prairie Museum is more than 65,000 square feet filled with historical artifacts.
Nebraska volleyball players go ‘mano a mano’ to try and beat opponent with serving : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
The Huskers identified serving as an area of emphasis leading into this season. There’s been marked improvement — and the stats back it up.
Secondary principal of the year to take over duties at Kearney’s Bryant Elementary : by
Mitchell will replace Mark Johnson, who accepted a position as principal of Sunrise Middle School.
Steven M. Sipple: Playing with ‘a different edge,’ Toure makes strong impression in spring drills : by STEVEN M. SIPPLE Lincoln Journal Star
Transfer Samori Toure emerges quickly as key part of Husker receiving corps that’s stretching field for a change.
Suspect in robbery at a Minden interchange store allegedly committed similar robbery in Lincoln : by Kim Schmidt, Hub News Editor
Jeremy Anderson is being held at the Buffalo County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Frost breaks down where each of his quarterbacks stand at mid-point of spring ball : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Scott Frost gives an update on Adrian Martinez’s good spring, Logan Smothers’ arm, Heinrich Haarberg’s talent and Matt Masker’s control.
Red Report: Frost talks Friday scrimmage, open practice upcoming, bowling national title : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Frost covered a lot of ground with reporters after NU’s seventh spring practice Monday. Here are some quick hits from the head coach.
Two Rivers offering COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday at UNK : by UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Two Rivers Health Department is partnering with the University of Nebraska at Kearney to offer a mass vaccination clinic for the general public, …
Buffalo, Dawson counties record 12 new COVID-19 cases : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
As of Monday morning, Two Rivers region reported that 52,752 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given in mass vaccination clinics, pharmacies and medical clinics.
Kearney’s Brickwalk Gallery gives local artists a chance to shine : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
The Brickwalk Gallery is the fruition of Jacobs’ desire to create an art venue where works can be displayed and observed in person.
‘It’s a big Sunday win’: Huskers eject Maryland behind big offensive day, emotional finish : by CHRIS BASNETT Lincoln Journal Star
The 3,188 in attendance saw a little bit of everything from the Huskers, who maintained their half-game lead over Michigan heading into next weekend’s game.
Kearney’s Family Fresh offering COVID-19 vaccinations : by
KEARNEY — COVID-19 vaccinations have started at Family Fresh Market, 3920 Second Ave.
One of two Kramers charged in Furnas County sex trafficking case convicted : by Ashley Bebensee, Hub Staff Writer
As part of the plea agreement, Kramer will testify in any related cases except in the case regarding his father, Carl Kramer.
Steven M. Sipple: With Stepp shelved, a Husker fan’s mind may wander to unpleasant places : by STEVEN M. SIPPLE Lincoln Journal Star
USC transfer RB Markese Stepp, if healthy, can take pressure off Adrian Martinez. That’s especially critical this season.
Suspect in custody following robbery Sunday at Fort Kearny Trading Post : by
The suspect jumped behind the counter, a sheriff’s office news release said, pushed past a clerk and took money from the cash register.
Steven M. Sipple: If NU is looking for leaders, it may do well to start with its fatherly safeties : by STEVEN M. SIPPLE Lincoln Journal Star
Safeties Deontai Williams and Marquel Dismuke surely are among the strongest leaders on Nebraska’s roster. Listen to them. They just have to be.
Kearney man pleads guilty to meth distribution in 2019 : by
The case was part of a joint investigation involving members of the Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force.
32% Two Rivers area now vaccinated against COVID-19 : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
Two Rivers provided 2,003 doses during its mass vaccination clinics this week.
Week of the Young Child shows importance of educating young children : by Ashley Bebensee, Hub Staff Writer
The Week of the Young Child started in 1971 with the National Association for the Education of Young Children as a way to recognize that …
Sumner siblings filling demand with Sassy Sisters Swine pork sales : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
SUMNER — Ever since launching Sassy Sisters Swine last summer, Mattison and Mekenzie Beattie have been turning heads.
Clear, bling eyeglass frames for girls top winner at UNK’s business pitch competition : by
Each student submitted a two-minute video of their business or product pitch, and the top 10 finalists presented their ideas Wednesday on Zoom.
Why Tony Tuioti is ‘not happy’ and feels he and the Husker DL have ‘a lot to prove’ in 2021 : by PARKER GABRIEL Lincoln Journal Star
Tuioti: “I love it here, but I haven’t been happy the past two years because I know we can do better.” How? He shares a …
Steven M. Sipple: Why we (still) ask about NU declining bowl bid; and turnoff talk in Omaha : by STEVEN M. SIPPLE Lincoln Journal Star
It’s mailbag time. A great time of the week. We address a football matter that won’t go away and some disappointing NCAA volleyball talk.
Western art exhibit opens at The Archway gallery with 17 pieces : by
Visitors to the exhibit also will find a Springfield Model 1873 carbine of the type that was issued to the U.S. Cavalry.
Over 52,000 COVID-19 vaccinations given in Two Rivers district; new cases continue : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
Two Rivers has now had 10,395 new cases of COVID, and 118 deaths, since record-keeping began March 20, 2020.
Kearney High seniors among 10 chosen for full-tuition Kiewit Scholars program : by
The Kiewit Corporation is making a significant investment toward the college’s efforts to educate the next generation of engineering, construction and computing industry leaders.
Kearney High, Kearney Public Library partner to offer students bigger digital variety : by Ashley Bebensee, Hub Staff Writer
Students now have access to approximately 56,000 titles through KPL, including 32,000 e-books and 24,000 audiobooks.
Kearney’s Polar Plunge for Nebraska Special Olympics looking for virtual, in person plungers : by
Registration can be done online, and a minimum of $50 must be raised to plunge. All proceeds go toward supporting Special Olympians in Nebraska.
New veterans success coach position supports military students at UNK : by Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Jason Baker understands the challenges veterans face when they transition from military to civilian life.
Road work on West 24th St. planned near UNK : by
KEARNEY — Concrete work will take place on the westbound lanes of 24th Street from 15th to 19th avenues beginning Friday.
How a cold night in New Jersey gave a glimpse of what is to come on Nebraska’s offensive line : by CHRIS BASNETT Lincoln Journal Star
In last year’s finale, the Huskers started three freshmen on the offensive line for the first time ever. The team rushed for 365 yards on …
Nebraska sends three to the Big Ten first team; Minnesota’s Samedy named player of the year : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
Lauren Stivrins and Lexi Sun are unanimous selections, meaning the Husker pair is considered among the top-seven players in the league.
‘All Night Strut’ Crane River production features music, dance from 1930s, 1940s : by Rick Brown, Yard Light Media
Crane River Theater will present the live music and dance show, “All Night Strut,” April 22-25 at The World Theatre. Tickets are $20 for adults …
What’s the NCAA volleyball bubble going to look like? John Cook shares some insight : by BRENT C. WAGNER Lincoln Journal Star
In five days, the Nebraska volleyball team will enter the volleyball bubble in Omaha. Here’s what the Huskers will be up to when they aren’t …
Husker football to allow up to 4,000 fans into April 17 practice at Memorial Stadium : by Lincoln Journal Star
The Huskers will allow 4,000 fans into Memorial Stadium for the workout, which is scheduled for approximately 2:15-4:45 p.m. Details here.
Kearney nail salon owner convicted of filing false tax returns : by
Thomas Hird would skim the cash and check payments of the business by cashing a majority of all customer checks received.
Storybook Walk planned at Kearney’s Harmon Park : by
KEARNEY — Kearney Park and Recreation and Kearney Public Library invites the public to Harmon Park for the Storybook Walk on April 17.
Two Rivers leads state in COVID-19 vaccinations : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
Two Rivers noted that 71.1% of its residents aged 65 years or older have been fully vaccinated, including 80% of seniors in Buffalo County, and …
COVID-19 hospitalizations rising throughout the state : by Mary Jane Skala, Hub Staff Writer
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reported 10 new hospitalizations Wednesday, for a total of 161 beds filled, compared to 105 filled beds …
Taxes too high? Official says check info on file with county assessor : by Mike Konz, Hub Enterprise Editor
At the end of May the assessor’s office will mail property owners the yellow postcards with assessed valuations for 2021.
Texting, driving part of police campaign now through Sunday : by
KEARNEY — Law enforcement agencies nationwide, including Kearney Police Department, are reminding drivers today through Sunday about the dangers and consequences of texting and distracted …