Nebraska
DEA arrests 87 cartel-connected suspects in Nebraska, Iowa and surrounding states
OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — There was a significant announcement on Monday from the Omaha division of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). After a year-long operation, the company arrested 87 folks with ties to Mexican-based drug cartels.
The Ainaloa and Jalisco cartels are accused of distributing medicine on native streets and thru social media.
In what’s referred to as Operation Final Mile, investigators labored in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. They are saying the trouble is crucial, particular to the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels.
“It immediately impacts all the things we see. And they’re the most important pushers of the fentanyl that is driving overdoses and drug poisonings within the nation. They’re the most important producers of methamphetamine, they usually are also trafficking in heroin, cocaine. However these cartels are ruthlessly attempting to broaden their footprint,” stated Particular Agent in Cost, DEA Omaha Division, Justin King.
Native investigators say they’ve immediately linked 26 instances to the Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels and count on extra connections as instances transfer ahead.
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Mostly sunny skies to finish the workweek, with cooler temperatures across Greater Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) – For our Thursday, July 4, highs will be near 80 with mostly clear skies throughout the day and evening hours for some fireworks.
Friday we will be sunny with highs in the lower 80s, which is a little cool for this time of year as average highs are approaching 90Saturday there is a chance of rain/thunderstorms in the morning and then sunny skies in the afternoon. Then the chance of rain/thunderstorms returns for the night, highs near 80.
Sunday a chance of rain/thunderstorms throughout the afternoon, highs near 77 to finish the weekend.
Monday and Tuesday also bring mostly sunny skies as the dry pattern continues. Temperatures continue to rise to start next week, as we will be in the mid- to upper 80s. Wednesday sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s. Next Thursday sunny skies and highs near 89.
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Top 40 Huskers for 2024: 36-40
Huskeronline On Recent Nebraska Football Commitments, In-state Recruiting & Trev Alberts Parallels
With Nebraska’s 2024 season around the corner, the HuskerOnline team voted on the Top 40 Husker players going into Matt Rhule‘s second season in Lincoln.
The voting criteria were to rank the players based on their importance to the team, overall talent, and future potential for the upcoming season. Our voters focused specifically on the 2024 season, not future seasons, a player’s long-term importance, or future talent.
The voting panel consisted of HuskerOnline publisher Sean Callahan, columnist Steven Sipple, senior writer Robin Washut, and staff writer Abby Barmore. Each voter submitted their own Top 40 list from which the votes were tallied.
We kick off our annual Top 40 Huskers for 2024 with players 36-40, which features a mix of returning veterans and promising underclassmen.
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40. Alex Bullock, WR, Jr.
In many ways, Alex Bullock was Nebraska’s most consistent wide receiver in 2023. While his role catapulted after a handful of key injuries in the room, the former walk-on made the most of his opportunity.
Bullock appeared in every game for the Huskers last season, including making eight starts. He ranked third on the team with 15 catches for 221 yards and a touchdown.
NU has significantly upgraded the depth and talent in its wideout room this offseason, which explains Bullock’s ranking in this year’s Top 40. But you know what you’re going to get from the former Omaha Creighton Prep standout on every play.
Sean | Sipple | Robin | Abby |
NR | 26th | NR | NR |
39. Jeremiah Charles, DB, RFr.
Jeremiah Charles’ stock has risen exponentially over this offseason. He stole the show during Nebraska’s Football Dunk Contest at a Husker basketball game in February, and his momentum hasn’t slowed down since.
On the football field, Charles found his footing in the defensive back group. He came to NU in 2022 as a wide receiver but switched to DB early on.
He’s now become one of the top options at cornerback. One year after his position change and getting to digest the defensive scheme, Charles could have a big 2024 season.
Sean
Sipple
Robin
Abby
NR
36th
38th
33rd
38. Riley Van Poppel, DL, So.
While some of Nebraska’s true freshmen defensive linemen eased into last season, Riley Van Poppel jumped right into the fire. The former four-star recruit out of Argyle, Texas, played in 11 games and finished with five tackles, a TFL, a half sack, and one quarterback hurry.
He’ll once again be a depth piece in 2024 after the returns of seniors Ty Robinson and Nash Hutmacher. But that hasn’t stopped Van Poppel from preparing to be the Huskers’ next anchor on the d-line.
He’s put on 10-15 pounds this offseason and is up to around 290. With NU limiting Robinson and Hutmacher all spring, Van Poppel also took full advantage of a significant practice workload. The sophomore should be a fixture in the d-line rotation and ready to take the baton in 2025.
Sean
Sipple
Robin
Abby
34th
33rd
37th
NR
37. Janiran Bonner, WR, So.
One of the bigger surprises of the spring was Janiran Bonner‘s quiet switch from a tight end/fullback to a wide receiver.
The move raised eyebrows after the sophomore showcased his skills during Nebraska’s spring game. Bonner had four catches for 58 yards, highlighted by an impressive touchdown grab in the scrimmage.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder came into the Huskers as a wide receiver and caught 50 balls for 816 yards as a high school senior. He’ll still be used as a Swiss Army knife in NU’s offense, as he took his first snap of the spring game at fullback.
Sean
Sipple
Robin
Abby
36th
31st
NR
35th
36. Henry Lutovsky, OL, Jr.
Injuries decimated Nebraska’s offensive line last season, and Henry Lutovsky was a key reserve who helped keep the unit together.
The junior guard played in all 12 games and made two starts at right guard against Purdue and Iowa. The 6-foot-6, 325-pound native of Crawfordsville, Iowa, has made 26 appearances and four starts over his first three seasons as a Husker.
It remains to be seen where Lutovsky will end up in NU’s offensive line pecking order in 2024. However, his experience should give him every opportunity to remain a fixture in the rotation up front.
Sean
Sipple
Robin
Abby
37th
NR
NR
22nd
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Giltner girl wins National American Miss Nebraska pageant
GILTNER, Neb. (KSNB) – The Olympic trials aren’t the only place you will see central Nebraska represented. Makeena Huhman will be representing Nebraska in the National American Miss pageant after being crowned Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen at its pageant in Omaha. The 9-year-old says preparing for a pageant is a process; you have to pick outfits, do your hair, and maybe some nail polish and sometimes the process can be boring or frustrating, but it’s pretty easy work for Huhman.
Huhman said they wore long dresses for the formal portion and her dress was a corset back. In casual wear a jump suit or tank top and shorts are allowed, but a tank top and shorts look can go either way with the judges. Huhman said the goal is to find a happy medium because you don’t want to look perfect or sloppy.
Huhman has been attending pageants since she was six-weeks-old because of her older sister, Taylor is also in pageants. Participating in pageants helps Makenna make new friends, but even she was surprised by her victory.
“At first I was like shocked and my coach and my mom they were both crying, it was really funny,” said Huhman. “I was about to cry honestly, and I thought the girl that won two years ago was gonna win but as soon as they called her name as first runner-up or second she thought it’s gonna be Makenna.”
Huhman said overall, they’re judged on their personality and smile. Her mother, Stephanie Barthel also took a different approach with her pageantry.
“Both Taylor and Makenna have always scored pretty well in everything, but this year the thing that we did different was we hired a pageant coach,” said Barthel. “We met with her on Zoom calls once a week, and she gave us a lot of little insights that I wouldn’t have thought of and those definitely helped Makenna win the crown this year.”
Barthel said Makenna’s pageant coach worked on several things with her including her formal wear walk, casual wear modeling and interviewing skills. Huhman also has a passion for volunteering.
“That would be because my uncle and aunt are volunteer firefighters in Trumball and they don’t get paid for what they do,” said Huhman. “So they do fundraisers, and I absolutely love helping them with that because it’s making new friends and it’s also having fun.”
Huhman said the best part is seeing the firefighters show their personality. Barthel said it’s nice to see someone from central Nebraska represent the state.
“I think that it is really awesome to have a state pageant queen from the small town of Giltner, even just the Tri-Cities area,” said Barthel. “Many of the queens seem to come from like Lincoln and Omaha area; that’s where they get the most contestants from. And just having one from a small town that’s going to show those small town values is going to be really amazing.”
They’re still excited about winning the state title.
“It has been like exciting and fun so far, and I bet it’s going to be even better in Orlando because my mom said we’d be there for like eight days, and I’m like eight days in a really hot place, yay!” said Makenna.
They’re still looking for sponsors to help fund the trip, travel and stay will cost them approximately $4,000. Huhman has racked up a number of trophies during the state competition, but over the Thanksgiving weekend she hopes to add the National trophy to her collection.
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