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AFSP Nebraska Goals for Life match aims to raise suicide prevention awareness

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June 8, 2024

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AFSP Nebraska Goals for Life match aims to raise suicide prevention awareness

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – On the pitch, some high schoolers are playing for a cause.

On Saturday the inaugural Goals for Life exhibition match took place at Champions Plaza at Westside High School.

“We have a great group of high school players who (are) from as far away as Lexington, Nebraska. We’re doing a great game to raise money for mental health, AFSP Nebraska, and we have wonderful participants and fans who’ve showed up today,” said Doug Fehr, board treasurer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Nebraska chapter.

Doug and his wife Debby have made it their mission to destigmatize mental health challenges, after losing their son Joe to suicide.

“Some of those resources are hard to reach, and people don’t know about it, they don’t want to talk about it,” Doug said.

The opening match was followed by the annual Joe Fehr Memorial Soccer Game. All funds donated are going towards the AFSP’s Nebraska chapter.

The AFSP says suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in Nebraska overall, and the second leading cause of death for those ages 10 to 34.

“90% of our volunteers come to this work because they themselves have been impacted by suicide. Doug and Debby are just examples of that, beautiful examples of that. The work that they do, as survivors of suicide loss, to tell their stories is so brave, and the impact that it has, we’ll never really know the full impact, it is tremendous,” says Grace Manley, AFSP Nebraska Area Director.

The Fehr family says putting on this match is a way to remember Joe and the sport he loved and a way to reach out to those who may need help.

“We use it as a form of therapy for ourselves but again, our son wants us to get the word out and help people, so that’s why we do what we do,” says Doug.

The Fehr family is aiming to make this an annual game, including a women’s match.

If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help and hope. Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline anytime at 988.

You can also donate to support research and advocacy work around suicide prevention and mental health resources on the AFSP webpage here.

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute