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Lincoln East High School temporarily enters secure protocol as authorities arrest wanted man
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A high school went under a standard response protocol of secure as law enforcement surrounded a home in east Lincoln. Law enforcement with the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force executed an arrest warrant at a home near South 70th Street and South Wedgewood Drive on Wednesday morning.
Nebraska and Alabama competing for top linebacker
A top linebacker in the class of 2025 has confirmed that he’s down to his final two schools before announcing his commitment. Dawson Merritt has named Nebraska and Alabama as the finalists. Merritt plays for Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kansas. Last season, the four-star prospect recorded 83 tackles, 17 for loss, and seven sacks. He has previously told Chad Simmons of the On3 network that his close relationship with the staff has played a significant role in Nebraska’s status as a finalist. Merritt has even confirmed that he’s heard from a certain Nebraska quarterback. “My relationship with that whole staff is different. I’m close to a lot of guys on the defensive staff. Me and Dylan Raiola have had a recent connection.” Merritt officially visited Nebraska for the spring game and the end of April. He’s planning a visit to Tuscaloosa on June 7, with an announcement expected shortly afterward. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Nebraska vs. Colorado rivalry just got a bit more intriguing
It was always going to be heated. Nebraska versus Colorado may not reach the heights that Michigan versus Ohio State or Auburn versus Alabama do, but this is a rivalry that goes all the way back to 1898. There's no love lost between the Buffaloes and Cornhuskers.Add Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, and this matchup was hot as fire last season. The Huskers traveled to Boulder to try to quell the early-season hype that surrounded Sanders and the Buffaloes. They left beat up after a 36-14 statement win by Colorado in front of a rowdy and reinvigorated home crowd. Now, head coach...
Omaha teen arrested after Lincoln shop loses $20,000 in burglary
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An Omaha teen was arrested after a Lincoln clothing store was burglarized last August. Jacobi Meridy, 18, was lodged in the Lancaster County Jail on Monday. He faces a single burglary charge and four outstanding arrest warrants in Sarpy County. On Aug. 18, 2023, Lincoln Police...
Lincoln Police find defaced semi-automatic shotgun during indecent exposure call
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A call about a man exposing himself in an alley led police to a defaced shotgun and a felon illegally possessing it, court records show. Lincoln Police were called to an alley near 8th and N streets around 6:25 p.m. on Monday. A woman reported a man pleasuring himself in the alley as she walked by.
Huskers earn 53 Regional Bids on Thursday
Nebraska track and field earned 53 bids to the NCAA West Preliminary Round, set for May 22-25 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Ark. Athletes who rank among the top 48 in their respective events earned berths into the NCAA West Preliminary Round, as well as the 24 best relay times.At the NCAA West Preliminary Round, the top 12 competitors from each individual event and the top 12 teams from each relay event will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, hosted in Eugene, Ore. The list of qualifiers from each event contested in the first rounds will be announced by 4 p.m. (CT) on Sunday, May 26. The final list of the championships competition participants will be announced by 2 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, May 28.
Voters overwhelmingly reject $90 million Waverly school bond issue
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Voters in the Waverly school district gave a thumbs-down on Tuesday to a $90 million school bond issue. Waverly Public Schools’ proposal suffered a lopsided defeat at the ballot box, with 68% voting against it. Superintendent Cory Worrell told Channel 8 last month that...
Lincoln’s Bryan Olesen advances to finals of NBC’s The Voice
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Bryan Olesen of Lincoln won the fifth and final spot Tuesday night in next week’s finale of NBC’s “The Voice”. His instant save performance of Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida” helped get the votes from America to beat out Serenity Arce, Tae Lewis, Madison Curbelo and Maddi Jane.
Former Arizona State commit considering visit to Nebraska
A four-star safety in the class of 2025 has decommitted from the Arizona State Sun Devils. Rylon Dillard-Allen made the initial commitment on April 22. On Wednesday, the defensive back announced that he would be reopening his recruitment. After talking to (head coach Kenny Dillingham), we have decided it’s best for me to reopen up my recruitment. It was always my dream to play at ASU and be the local guy. But I want to go experience something in college and outside the state! Dillard-Allen has told Bryan Munson of On3 that he is considering an official visit to Nebraska. He named the Huskers, Texas A&M, and Washington as his three schools of interest. The safety will visit College State on June 14 and Seattle on June 21. After talking to @KennyDillingham, we have decided it’s best for me to reopen up my recruitment. It was always my dream to play at ASU and be the local guy. But I want to go experience something in college and outside the state! — Rylon “Batman” Dillard-Allen (@RyDillardAllen) May 15, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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