3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (67+ words) 1340 KGFW Gallery: Amherst Broncos sweep Ravenna Bluejays AMHERST — The Amherst High School Bronco volleyball team swept the Ravenna Bluejays during the evening of Thursday, Sept. 10. Amherst dominated the first set, 25-8. Ravenna found their footing in the second match but fell…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (294+ words) The president and founder of the UNK Crochet Circle, Julia McKlem, said that the project was inspired by similar projects in larger cities. “Yarn bombing involves recycling old projects or making new projects to put on trees, benches, street posts,…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (223+ words) KEARNEY – The Kearney Catholic softball team erupted for seven runs in the first inning Tuesday night and proved to be too much for McCook to overcome, as the Stars rolled to a 10-0 victory in four innings. Kearney Catholic batted around…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (41+ words) Gallery: Cozad Haymakers defeat Kearney Catholic, 45-7 1340 KGFW Gallery: Cozad Haymakers defeat Kearney Catholic, 45-7 COZAD — The Cozad Haymakers defeated the Kearney Catholic Stars, 45-7, during their game on Friday, Sept. 4. Central Nebraska Today News Central Nebraska Today Sports...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (387+ words) 1340 KGFW Nebraska Wind Sculpture Rededicated at Kearney Rest Stop Kearney – A sculpture originally made by Kearney artist, George Baker for the 200th anniversary of the USA was moved and rededicated Thursday, Sept. 3, for America’s 250th birthday at the westbound Kearney rest stop…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (187+ words) No. 1 Nebraska volleyball swept South Dakota State, 25-18, 25-20, 25-15, Wednesday in Brookings, S.D. The Cornhuskers (3-0) have swept all three matches this season. Nebraska won despite hitting just.267 as a team and committing 13 service errors. Still, the Huskers were solid defensively, holding the Jackrabbits…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (470+ words) During a stop at the Nebraska State Fair for the State Fair Parade — and a few fried Oreos — Nebraska Democratic candidate for governor Lynne Walz and her running mate, Ben Steffen, spoke with Central Nebraska Today about their campaign and…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (471+ words) Lawrence-Nelson defeated Elm Creek, 56-22, (Josh Salmon, Central Nebraska Today) GRAND ISLAND — Lawrence-Nelson shines in its season debut against the Elm Creek Buffaloes, winning 56-22. The nightcap was part of the 8-man Kickoff Classic at Memorial Stadium in Grand Island. In the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (172+ words) (NEW YORK) — Target is apologizing for selling a children’s Halloween costume that some described as reminiscent of racist minstrel caricatures. “As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry,” the statement continued. “We know this is especially…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (152+ words) GRAND ISLAND — Rodeo fans should know high school rodeo talent from across Nebraska will gather on Labor Day, September 7 at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Peak action begins right away at 10 a.m. when the young bull riders climb…...