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Big Ten Football: Ranking the Top 5 Coaches in the Conference
Thu, 24 May 2012 15:06:59 -0700

We are hours away from the start of the Memorial Day weekend, so it is the perfect time to circulate the second annual ranking of the top five Big Ten head coaches. Last year's rankings were influenced by the Memorial Day holiday resignation of Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel and the selection of Iowa's Kirk Ferentz as the No. 1 head coach in the Big Ten based on record and reputation ...

College recruiting for high school theatre performers
Thu, 24 May 2012 14:15:00 -0700

Everyone knows colleges and universities compete to recruit the best football and basketball players, but they also recruit high school theatre performers.

Pepin hoping NU qualifies large group for championships
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:44:21 -0700

Nebraska track and field coach Gary Pepin isn’t exactly the biggest fan of NCAA Regional meets. “Oh, I’m totally opposed to them,” he said Tuesday. He’d rather the NCAA picked qualifiers for its...

NU faces must-win in tourney opener
Thu, 24 May 2012 06:43:40 -0700

Nebraska junior Richard Stock doesn't know the exact structure of the double elimination Big Ten tournament bracket because, at this point, he said it's irrelevant. Stay focused. One game at a time. Don't look past the first...

KTA Free Resources Website, TeachHUB.com, Celebrates 3-year Anniversary
Wed, 23 May 2012 17:02:33 -0700

KTA Free Resources Website, TeachHUB.com, Celebrates 3-year Anniversary TeachHUB's free resources include daily education-related articles, teacher tips, fun giveaways, teacher blogs, and professional development resources, in addition to the free printable lesson plans and video writing prompts guaranteed to engage students. The most popular features on the website are the free teaching tools ...

Nebraska Man Suspected Of Stealing Jet Fuel
Thu, 24 May 2012 19:27:07 -0700

An eastern Nebraska man has been arrested for allegedly stealing over 2,700 gallons of jet fuel that authorities say he planned to use for his farm equipment.

Overnight Lane Closures Coming Next Week On I-80 In Lincoln
Thu, 24 May 2012 19:12:07 -0700

Weather permitting, the eastbound lanes of I-80 from the I-180 interchange to the Waverly Interchange will be closed Tuesday night, May 29, from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning, according to the Nebraska Department of Roads.

Memorial Day celebrations, observances planned
Thu, 24 May 2012 18:38:16 -0700

STOCKHOLM — Celebrating Memorial Day has been a tradition for more than 100 years at Farmers Valley Cemetery.

Dinsdale/Synergy Tournament returns to Grand Island
Thu, 24 May 2012 18:38:06 -0700

For the fifth year in a row, the Tom Dinsdale/Synergy Memorial Day Classic girls fast-pitch softball tournament is being held in Grand Island — but for the first time, the tournament has grown so large it is spilling over into Hastings.

Home remodeling blog: The dogs return to a new kitchen
Thu, 24 May 2012 17:37:53 -0700

World-Herald reporter Roger Buddenberg and his wife are embarking on a major home remodeling project. He'll blog about the ups and downs, delays and accomplishments.