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The Nebraska Football Train is Heading in the Right Direction – Now Deion Sanders and Colorado Stands in the Way

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September 1, 2024

The Nebraska Football Train is Heading in the Right Direction – Now Deion Sanders and Colorado Stands in the Way

Yesterday was fun right?

It was fun to watch a quarterback who is probably the most hyped recruit in a generation actually live up to the hype. For example, Dylan Raiola checked a play in and out of a run and back to a run three times as the UTEP defense made adjustments – which then resulted in a 42 yard run by Emmett Johnson.

That would be impressive for a seasoned veteran, but in this case it was the first game for a true freshman. Add the fact that Isaiah Neyor looks like a future NFL draft pick at wide receiver. You could probably say the same about Jahmal Banks as well.

The four running backs in the stable all played well as the offensive line continued to show development under Donovan Raiola’s tutelage.

I mean the Huskers scored 23 points in the second quarter which was the most points scored in a quarter by a Nebraska football team since 2018, which was against Bethune-Cookman.

On the other side of the ball the defense showed why Nebraska has a chance to make some noise this season. If you take away a beautifully thrown 38 yard touchdown pass by UTEP’s Skyler Locklear, the defense pitched a shutout and would have held UTEP to 167 yards of total offense.

Somebody on the outside would probably like to note that playing well against UTEP is not the same as playing well against — lets say — Colorado. However, most people on the inside (Nebraska football fans) would rightfully respond that Nebraska hasn’t been to a bowl game in seven years and games like these against the UTEPs of college football have been routinely competitive.

Now all of these feel good vibes are great and all but it really will not matter if Colorado shows up this Saturday night and beats Nebraska. At this juncture it appears that Nebraska is on the rise. Colorado is on the…well I’m not entirely sure.

I’m not sure they are on the rise. I’m not sure they are heading downhill either. Regardless, I know one thing about this upcoming game against Colorado on Saturday night.

They coming.

This Saturday is a gigantic opportunity for Nebraska football. While Colorado might not be a juggernaut, the country loves to watch this Deion Sanders led team. Last Thursday night in their matchup against North Dakota State the broadcast averaged 4.8 million views which was ESPN’s best Thursday night opener since 2017.

On the football field, the Colorado offense will be one of the best this Nebraska defense will see all year. They can score a ton of points and they can do it in a hurry. Shedeur Sanders is one of the best quarterbacks in the country and we should expect Travis Hunter to play almost every snap of the game. You can also add Jimmy Horn Jr. who might be one of the fastest players in the country at wide receiver.

Plus, Shedeur Sanders has his own Nike Billboard in Times Square in New York City. That has to mean something right?

It is going to be a 6:30 p.m. kick-off which should allow Husker fans to prepare to contribute to what I hope is one of the best atmospheres at Memorial Stadium in recent memory.

If Nebraska fans bring it and the football team does their part then we can keep this train rolling.

Colorado stands in the way.

For those of us who revere Husker tradition, Raiola’s refusal to throw ugly, half-hearted passes into heavy coverage is irritating. Disrespectful, actually.
— Dirk Chatelain (@dirkchatelain) August 31, 2024

Dylan Raiola said he shared a “special moment” after the game with Jalyn Gramstad, the No. 4 QB who got in late on Saturday. Gramstad is the transfer from Northwestern (Iowa) College who came to Nebraska this summer.
“Both our dreams came true,” Raiola said.
— Mitch Sherman (@mitchsherman) August 31, 2024
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Hail, rain, snow move into eastern Nebraska, western Iowa

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7 hours ago

March 11, 2026

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Hail, rain, snow move into eastern Nebraska, western Iowa

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An active weather pattern is moving into the region starting tonight, bringing some snow into the region, according to KTIV’s forecast in Sioux City.

A First Alert 6 viewer sent footage of the storms while traveling on Interstate 80 near West Branch, Iowa.

Hail near West Branch, Iowa

TUESDAY NIGHT

In Siouxland, a batch of precipitation moves in after midnight. It could initially start as rain, but most of the precipitation will fall as snow. Snow showers will likely last through sunrise on Wednesday morning.

The snow will stay light with accumulations near an inch or less. This could create some slick spots on the Wednesday morning commute. Temperatures will probably fall a bit below the freezing mark.

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Shelter in place issued after suspicious object found in mailbox

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March 10, 2026

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Shelter in place issued after suspicious object found in mailbox

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — UPDATE: Grand Island Police said around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday that the shelter in place order has been lifted .

GIPD said the item was retrieved by the Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad, who is investigating.

The area has also now been reopened.

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The Grand Island Police Department has cordoned off a local block and is urging residents to shelter in place.

According to GIPD, officers responded to the 4300 block of Sherwood Road just before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A resident reported finding a suspicious cylindrical object wrapped in duct tape inside a home.

The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad has been called to the scene to investigate the device.

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68 students chosen as Nebraska Young Artist Award winners

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March 10, 2026

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68 students chosen as Nebraska Young Artist Award winners

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts has announced the winners of the 29th annual Nebraska Young Artist Awards.

The awards recognize 11th-grade students from Nebraska for their talents in visual art, dance, music, theatre, and film and emerging media arts.

Sixty-eight students from more than 40 high schools across the state have been selected as award winners and will be invited to a day of activities on campus March 25.

“Our faculty always look forward to this event,” said Chris Watson, director of recruitment for the college and coordinator of the awards. “They love meeting enthusiastic young artists, working with them and celebrating their talent.”

Students applied for the recognition and submitted an example of their work. Applications were received from 92 students. Hixson-Lied College faculty chose the winners.

Award winners were also asked to nominate the teacher who provided them with the greatest amount of mentoring and support in the development of their special talents.

Each student will receive a certificate and an original piece of artwork commissioned for the event and created by a School of Art, Art History and Design student.

Following is a list of award winners by hometown, with their high school and specialty area(s).

Aurora: