Burkhead Named Finalist

Bill allows more time for childhood sex assault victims to sue attacker

Victims of childhood sexual abuse in Nebraska would have more time to sue their attackers under a bill from Omaha State Senator Pete Pirsch. He stated this bill seeks to help victims who endured abuse but have not yet reported it or come to terms with this horrible experience. He says actions against the victims ... Continued

Gallup head says Nebraska a model for other states in business growth

Nebraska continues to receive good marks on keeping a healthy business economy. That according to Jim Clifton, Chairman and C-E-O of Gallup. Clifton says Nebraska is well ahead of other states by selecting bright, small businesses and put outstanding mentors with them. Clifton says Nebraska and Omaha are prime examples of how a business-friendly environment ... Continued

Sponsor pulls anti-death penalty bill, for now (AUDIO)

Debate on the death penalty has paused at the Unicameral so the sponsor of a bill that would eliminate capital punishment in Nebraska gathers more information on accusations that that state used deception to obtain a drug needed of lethal injection. Questions surrounding the state’s method of obtaining sodium thiopental became a focal point of ... Continued

24 hour UNMC skate-a-thon to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease

Starting at 5 o’clock Friday afternoon, the ice rink at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be a busy place. For 24 hours skaters will take to the ice to raise money for Parkinson’s disease. Ted and Colleen Wuebben found the Skate-a-thon after Colleen was diagnosed in 2005 at the age of 52. For ... Continued

Senate candidate flap: Stenberg accuses Bruning of not doing his job

Republican rivals in Nebraska’s U.S. Senate race are ratcheting up rhetoric as they blast each other. This week, candidate and state Attorney General Jon Bruning said he wouldn’t be taking part in all of the debates because he was busy with his job. Bruning said one of his primary opponents “ought to go try to ... Continued

Critics of child welfare system have their say in legislative hearing at Capitol

Critics of the move to privatize child welfare services in Nebraska provided the Health and Human Services Committee plenty of examples of a broken system, while providers insisted steps have been taken to address concerns during a hearing at the Capitol that lasted for hours. The committee itself harshly criticized the current state of the ... Continued

Huskers land running back recruit from Georgia

Running back Imani Cross has committed to Nebraska, according to Rivals.com. Cross is a 6-foot-1, 220-pound running back who narrowed his choices between NU and Kentucky. The native of Gainesville, GA gives Nebraska 14. Cross made his decision after Bo Pelini and Tim Beck visited his home as well as Kentucky coaches on Thursday. Cross ... Continued

Report–Ex-Husker QB Rhodes Scholarship hampered by sex assault allegation

A New York Times story reports that Yale quarterback Patrick Witt may not have actually passed up an interview for the Rhodes Scholarship to play in a football game against Harvard. The story claims Witt was no longer a candidate after a fellow student accused him of sexual assault just days earlier. Witt’s accuser never ... Continued

Local News

One killed in train accident

One person has been killed in a train accident. The accident occurred about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday when the coal train struck a pickup at a crossing in Odessa. The crossing had white X markings and ... Continued

Wrestling event to be held in Hastings

Wrestling is returning to the Hastings this weekend. Brian Blade is Midwestern Wrestling Alliance Heavy Weight Champion and tells fans what they can expect Saturday night. This is the second straight year the MWA has ... Continued

Columbus businessman raising money for Senate run

Columbus businessman Pat Flynn says he raised about $28,000 for his U.S. Senate campaign during the fourth quarter of 2011. But his campaign finished the year about $57,000 in debt. He's one of four candidates ... Continued

GI airport receives 2011 Airport of the Year

The Central Nebraska Regional Airport received the 2011 Airport of the year. It's the fourth time the Airport has received the award. The Grand Island Airport received the award back in 2009, 2007, and 2006 ... Continued

Check presentation for Hastings Library

Last night the Mayors Youth Council held a check presentation for the renew project for the Hastings Public Library. They money was raised by the Mayor's Youth Council after a middle school dance was held ... Continued

Crossroads Center to open a facility in Kearney

The Crossroads Center Rescue Mission is all set to open their doors to the Kearney Community on February 1st. Jerry Baumgartner, is the Executive Director who says the shelter is not only receiving calls from ... Continued

Local Sports

Loper Wrestlers Down CSU-Pueblo

The fifth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney wrestling team won sevenof the last eight matches to beat Colorado State-Pueblo, 25-10, Thursday inColorado. UNK (7-3-0, 3-0 RMAC) got behind the T-Wolves 7-0 but eventually led 22-10. Sophomore Tim Crocker ... Continued

Thursday's HS Basketball Scores

BOYS BASKETBALL Adams Central 78, Lexington 44 Amherst 56, Sumner-Eddyville-Miller 44 Bloomfield 71, Gayville-Volin, S.D. 42 Cedar Valley 47, ... Continued

Richardson’s Big Night Leads Huskers Past Iowa

Behind a career high 25 points from senior Brandon Richardson, Nebraska rallied in the second half for a 79-73 victory over Iowa Thursday night. Richardson, a senior guard from Los Angeles, put together the most ... Continued

Local Events

Parks & Rec Dept. - City Wide Garage Sale

The Hastings City Wide GarageSale sponsored by the city of Hastings Parks & Recreation Dept. will be held Saturday,February 4 from 9am-3pm at the Hastings City Auditorium. Features more than 30tables of household items, jewlry, ... Continued

Kearney Eagles - Chicken Dinner Fundraiser

A Chicken Dinner Meal Fundraiser for Child AbusePrevention will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 5:30-7pm at the Eagles Club,24th and 1st streets in Kearney. For more info call308-233-1529.

Shelton United Methodist Church - Mid-Winter Soup Supper

The Mid-Winter Community Soup Supper will be held on Sunday,February 12 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Shelton United Methodist Church, 207 A Street. Chili,turkey noodle, potato, and broccoli cheese soups will be provided along withpie and ... Continued

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