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(Tecumseh) -- Riley Wellensiek wasn't interested in calling 2026 a rebuilding year for Johnson County Central. Instead, the versatile junior helped the Thunderbirds continue their winning tradition while putting together one of the most impressive all-around seasons in KMAland Nebraska volleyball. Wellensiek has been named the 2026 KMAland Nebraska Volleyball...
(Syracuse) -- For the first time since 2008, Syracuse football is set to play in a State Semifinal. The Rockets (9-2) are on the doorstep of Memorial Stadium for just the second time in school history, courtesy of a 22-21 quarterfinal win over Cozad last week. “It's pretty exciting,” said...
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A deck contractor accused of fraud faces four theft by deception charges in Cass County, Nebraska. Taking money from customers and not finishing a project does not always lead to criminal charges. Cass County Attorney Chris Perrone filed the charges against contractor Hayden Achenbach after a...
Indiana and Syracuse are brand names in men's college basketball — and a rematch of the 1987 national championship game. Both teams entered Monday's game in Indianapolis unbeaten, marking the first power conference game for each school in the early portion of the 2026-27 season. And it was in a nearly empty Gainbridge Fieldhouse. In-depth: Scrutinized Syracuse-Indiana attendance shows college sports misses most valuable point Week 1’s biggest winners, losers: College basketball wasted no time getting wild The home to the Indiana Pacers has a capacity of 17,274. Monday's attendance was listed at 5,047. And that may have even been generous. Indiana has more than 20 high school gyms that could have fit that many fans, with spare change . In 49 states it's just basketball... Crowd at tipoff here at Gainbridge Fieldhouse pic.twitter.com/5yJI3C1I0f — Michael Niziolek (@michaelniziolek) November 9, 2026 There are plenty of reasons for the light crowd: Indiana has missed seven of the past nine NCAA tournaments. Syracuse has missed five straight. So it's not exactly a marquee product. Some will point to the 6:30 p.m. Monday tip time as a deterrent. Really the ticket prices were likely the main culprit with second level seats going for
BEATRICE, Neb. - National signing day is here, and some Beatrice softball stars are taking their talents to the next level. After a successful run in the orange and black, seniors Tatum Tempelmeyer, Tana Antons, and Karrigan Henrichs have signed their national letters of intent to play softball at the collegiate level.
(Auburn) -- After putting together an impressive high school softball career at Auburn, senior Bree Wehenkel has found her next home on the diamond. The Class of 2027 standout has announced her commitment to continue her softball career at Morningside University in Sioux City, where she'll join the Mustangs following her graduation from Auburn.
HICKMAN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lieutenant Ralph Lee Church was killed in Vietnam in 1971 and on Tuesday, he was remembered in the Nebraska city where he was born. The remembrance ceremony was held at the American Legion location of Hickman and guests included fellow veteran and author, Reynel Martinez.
PALMYRA, Neb. (KLKN) — The Palmyra and Bennet superintendent, Mike Hart, is retiring after the 2026-27 school year. Hart announced that the school board approved his resignation later on Nov. 9. “I have dedicated more than three decades to public education, serving students, families, staff members, and communities throughout...
(Boys Town) -- There are four teams left in Nebraska Class C1, and only one of them has an undefeated record. That honor belongs to the Boys Town Cowboys, who will host Ashland-Greenwood in a state semifinal Friday night. "We've had a great year," Coach Chris Nizzi said. "We've tried...
