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Increased traffic expected during Nebraska State Fair

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August 19, 2024

Increased traffic expected during Nebraska State Fair

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GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Police Department is excited to welcome the return of the Nebraska State Fair this week to the city, but it’s also warning drivers of the expected annual uptick in traffic throughout the city over the next few weeks.

An influx of drivers will be primarily focused around the Fonner Park campus. To help facilitate the increase, the city has once again turned the Stuhr Road intersections of Fonner Park Road and Stolley Park Road into four-way stops. Trucks will also not be allowed to use Stuhr Road starting Friday, August 23 through Monday, September 2.

“State Fair time in Grand Island is always one of the most exciting parts of the year,” GIPD Chief Kevin Denney said. “We encourage all drivers to be a little more vigilant over the next 15 days as we welcome fairgoers from across the state and region.”

Fair festivities will begin Friday starting at 8 a.m. For more information, please contact Communications Manager Spencer Schubert at spencers@grand-island.com.

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Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for January 18

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January 18, 2026

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Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for January 18

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Nebraska MBB Recap: Huskers Cruise to 18-0 with a 77-58 Win

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January 17, 2026

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Nebraska MBB Recap: Huskers Cruise to 18-0 with a 77-58 Win

Nebraska needed to get off to a good start, and it was an ok one. The Huskers used an 8-0 run to take and early three point lead, but then the back-and-forth battle began. Nick Martinelli, scourge of Nebraska and one of the nation’s leading scorers, started to get plenty of looks early. The Wildcats would hit 5 straight field goals and 7 of their first 11 to start the game.

Martinelli was already in double figures shortly after the 10-minute mark. Both teams would go scoreless of 2:30 at the same time, leading to a little bit of a lull. Nebraska would start to keep Northwestern at bay, keeping the lead between three and seven points. Nebraska would take a 34-29 lead into the locker room.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – JANUARY 2: Rienk Mast #51 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates after scoring a three-point basket against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on January 2, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

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Nebraska shot 13-28 for 46% from the floor. They went 5-15 for 33% from deep and 3-5 for 60% from the free-throw line. The Huskers collected 13 rebounds, 2 of which were offensive. Nebraska had 11 assists to just 3 turnovers. They had 14 points in the paint.

The Huskers were led by Pryce Sandfort, who had 9 points. Jamarques Lawrence and Braden Frager had 8 each. Sam Hoiberg led the way with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Lawrence had 3 steals.

Northwestern shot 12-30 for 40% from the floor. They went 2-6 for 33% from deep and 3-4 for 75% from the free-throw line. The Wildcats collected 21 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. Northwestern had 7 assists to 6 turnovers. They had 12 points in the paint.

The Wildcats were led by Nick Martinelli, who had 15 points. Martinelli also had 8 rebounds, including 5 of the offensive boards. Angelo Ciaravino contributed 5 rebounds. Jake West, Jayden Reid and Ciaravino each had 2 assists.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 05: Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers dribbles the ball against the Boise State Broncos in the first half in a semifinal game of the College Basketball Crown tournament at T-Mobile Arena on April 05, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Cornhuskers defeated the Broncos 79-69. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

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Nebraska has usually done a good job of coming out with another gear to start the second half of games, and the Huskers certainly did that. Nebraska started 3-3 from the floor to open a double-digit lead. Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager did exactly what they did to Oregon in the previous game, shooting the ball very well to open up the lead in a big way. Nebraska officially blew the door open using a 17-3 run over a 5:49 time span.

The Huskers would lead by 19 after that, and Northwestern wouldn’t get close after that. Nebraska would shoot 60% for most of the second half, which really helped open things up. Martinelli still got his, as he would carry Northwestern again, but he definitely needs some help if the Wildcats want to win games in the Big Ten.

Nov 11, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) shoots a three point basket against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

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FINAL STATS AND THOUGHTS:

Nebraska shot 27-53 for 51% from the floor. They went 11-26 for 42% from deep and 12-15 for 80% from the free-throw line. The Huskers collected 28 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. Nebraska had 18 assists to just 5 turnovers. Nebraska had 28 points in the paint.

The Huskers were led by Pryce Sandfort, who had 22 points. Braden Frager contributed with 20 points off the bench. Sam Hoiberg led the way with 7 rebounds. 4 different Huskers finished with 4 assists. Jamarques Lawrence had 3 steals.

Northwestern shot 23-54 for 43% from the floor. They went 5-14 for 36% from deep and 7-10 for 70% from the free-throw line. The Wildcats collected 30 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. Northwestern had 15 assists to 11 turnovers. They had 24 points in the paint.

The Wildcats were led by Nick Martinelli, who had 22 points. Tre Singleton finished with 14. Martinelli also led the way with 10 rebounds. Jayden Reid finished with 5 assists.

Nebraska Head Coach Fred Hoiberg during the Indiana versus Nebraska mens basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

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This one ended up being pretty straightforward for Nebraska in the end. The Huskers did a good job of keeping Northwestern at bay throughout the first half. Nebraska would go on another huge run in the second half, which it has done most of the season to blow the door open. Nick Martinelli still scored about right at his average for the Wildcats, but it took him 20 field goal attempts to get there.

Northwestern doesn’t have much in terms of secondary scoring. 3 Huskers finished in double figures, with two others within a basket of finishing with double digits. The Huskers are back in action on Wednesday night, as they host Washington. Tip-off at Pinnacle Bank Arena is scheduled for 8:00 pm and can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Go Big Red!

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Where to watch Nebraska-Northwestern basketball: Time, TV channel

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January 17, 2026

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Where to watch Nebraska-Northwestern basketball: Time, TV channel

The Nebraska men’s basketball team (17-0, 6-0) hits the road on Saturday afternoon, facing the Northwestern Wildcats (8-9, 0-6). The Huskers are coming off a 90-55 win against the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night.

Nebraska’s 17-0 record is the best start to a season in program history. A win against Northwestern on Saturday would give NU a 7-0 Big Ten record, its best conference start since WW2.

Nebraska’s offense is averaging 81.7 points per game while shooting .472 from the field and .352 from the three-point line. The Husker defense ranks No. 23 in the nation, surrendering 65.8 points per game.

Forward Rienk Mast leads the Cornhuskers with an average of 15.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Iowa transfer Pryce Sandfort enters the Oregon game averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

Northwestern is coming off a 79-68 loss to No. 13 Illinois on Wednesday. The Wildcats are led by Nick Martinelli, who averages 23.8 points per game.

Watch Nebraska-Northwestern basketball live on Fubo (free trial)

Here’s how to watch the Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Nebraska-Northwestern basketball on today?

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Nebraska-Northwestern basketball can be seen on the Big Ten Network. Chris Vosters and Brian Butch will call the game from the courtside at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Nebraska-Northwestern basketball time today

Date: Saturday, January 17
Start time: 3 p.m. CT

The Nebraska-Northwestern basketball game starts at 3 p.m. CT from Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.

Nebraska-Northwestern basketball odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Jan. 17

Moneyline: Nebraska -225/Northwestern +185

ODDS: Nebraska -5 1/2 (-105)

O/U: 148 1/2 (O -105/U -115)

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