North Platte Community College will host a blood drive Jan.23. The event is open to the public.

The American Red Cross will be set up from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the concession area of the McDonald-Belton Building on the NPCC South Campus, 601 W. State Farm Rd.

Save time by making an appointment using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification will be required at check-in. Walk-ins are welcome.

NPCC to Host Blood Drive

Ogallala, Ne - Ogallala City Manager Kevin Wilkins joined Derek Beck in our Ogallala Eagle Media Studio on Wednesday morning during "Sandhills Spotlight" on <a href="http://www.z935country.com">Z 93.5 Country</a> to recap Tuesday's (January 14, 2025) City Council meeting.

Among topics dicussed were the appointments to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, who report to the board. Karen Bowlin and Maria Parker were appointed to three year terms. Also there were new appointments to the Board of Health. Jessica Liebhart, Lori Rowley and Richard VanRotz were all appointed to three year terms.

Wilkins also spoke in depth about the construction at the corner of Highway 30 and A streets where GenGen LLC is constructing a building. They were awarded $12,000 for utilities etc. to complete the project. Wilkens said "people need to be aware that these economic development incentives come with strings attached for whatever you need to get your project done; in this case the best way to hook up the utilities was to go into the street to avoid a dead end utility hook up, so we're gonna pay them $6,000 upon connection once it's inspected and then we'll give them another $6,000 at certificate of occupancy when the building is occupied with the stipulation that there is the creation of three additional jobs. So you have a taxable investment which is gonna be about $300,000 for the building and then in addition they're gonna need to create three jobs by June 2027."

Wilkens and Beck also spoke about future city projects like runway improvements at the Ogallala Airport. Listen to the entire conversation here sponsored by <a href="http://www.npkubota.com">NP Kubota</a>.

(Podcast) Ogallala City Council Recap from January 14

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith from the Mid-Plains United Way. The duo chats about how the partner agency applications are now open and will be accepted until Feb. 14th. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way 2025-2026 Partner Agency Applications are now open

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Jeff Smeltzer from MPCC about the upcoming stain glass course with Holly Carlini, CDL and motorcycles. To learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) MPCC: sign up for fun courses 

Ogallala, Ne - Pheasants Forever Inc is hosting a FREE longest rooster tail feather competition in Keith, Perkins, Deuel, Garden and Arthur counties through January 31st. Eligible individuals take a picture of the public access Open Fields and Waters Access sign with the bird, and of the tail feather against the official yardstick, which is available for free at establishments in Ogallala. See their website for locations and competition details:&nbsp;<a href="https://nebraskapf.com/nebraska-hunting/">https://nebraskapf.com/nebraska-hunting</a>/. A Ruff Land kennel and Scheels gift cards are the prizes!

This contest is to showcase the new Pheasants Forever Inc – Nebraska Community Access Partnership (NCAP) which provides bonuses to stakeholders that enroll in 5-years of public access through the Nebraska Game and Parks Commissions – Open Fields and Waters program. This partnership funded through the Nebraska Environmental Trust, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, onX and Pheasants Forever Inc. Contact Addie Piernicky the NCAP Coordinating Wildlife Biologist at (308) 737-0944 and&nbsp;<a href="mailto:apiernicky@pheasantsforever.org">apiernicky@pheasantsforever.org</a>

The Sandhills POST had Addie Piernicky in studio withDerek Beck to talk about the contest and how land owners in and around Keith County can partifipate in the NCAP Open Fields and Waters program... This Podcast is sponsored by <a href="http://www.npkubota.com">NP Kubota</a>.

(Podcast) Pheasants Forever Inc is hosting a FREE longest rooster tail feather competition in Keith, Perkins, Deuel, Garden and Arthur counties through January 31st

Ogallala, Ne - Eagle Media hosted Mid Plains Community College-Ogallala Campus' Mary Pierce &amp; Gigi Berol in our Ogallala studio this week. They spoke with Derek Beck about the upcoming 2025 session and some of the other events they have planned.

Listen to the POST Podcast, sponsored by <a href="http://www.npkubota.com">NP Kubota</a> below, also flyers about the content talked about in this podcast are below.

(Podcast) Mid Plains Community College, Ogallala Campus gearing up for busy 2025

North Platte, Neb. - When most folks here 4-H, they instantly think it's animal showing, which there is plenty of that. There are different areas of activities for 4-H'rs to get involved in and one of those areas is the music contest where the kids can participate in by using just vocals, playing an instrument, or even both.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jayden Tillman is a senior at Brady High School and has been involved in the music contest since he was in 8th or 9th grade. Around that same time is when he started to develop an interest in music. When participating he likes to use his vocal cords and play his guitar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"The music contest. It's a really an overly glorified talent show. It is a phenomenal thing," said Tillman. &nbsp;"You can take it. You can have time to showcase your talents, whether it be poetry or singing or just playing an instrument and stuff, you know, gives you a way to express yourself and kind of show your skills to people that you may not otherwise be able to show them to and stuff. It is a really, like I said, really good deal and stuff to do.&nbsp;

While not participating in the music contest, Tillman likes to enter bake goodies during the fair season and more He is also the recipient of the 4 H council scholarship and plans to go a tech school in Kansas following his graduation from Brady.&nbsp;

To learn more Indepth about the music contest and Tillman's journey into 4-H, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

(Audio) Brady senior talks about the 4-H music contest

Grandels Roofing and Construction in North Platte will be giving away toys this Sunday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm to the first 500 kids (kids must be present). Santa Claus will also be making an appearance at the event. This event is a way for Grandels to give back to their community. It is asked to park in a safe area and to arrive pretty early to get lined up down E street. Grandels Roofing and Construction is located at 421 S. Dewey Street.&nbsp;

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Amanada Purvis about Sunday's event. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

(Audio) Grandels Roofing and Construction LLC hosting toy giveaway this Sunday

The Mid-Plains United Way will be hosting a cookie platter fundraiser tonight at Ladies Night Out in North Platte. The event is set to begin around 5:30pm and the cookie platter can be bid on at the Mockingbird. This year has been a slower year in donation for the Mid-Plains United Way. Also an update on the giving tree at FNBO and all tags have been claimed.

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith from the Mid-Plains United Way and to learn more, check out the podcast below.

(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way: Ladies Night Out is Tonight, end of year campaign and more!

Kearney, Neb. - The University of Nebraska at Kearney sports communication majors received news that the group has been nominated in three categories for this year's IBS awards in New York City. &nbsp;

Amongst the students is North Platte native Kade Mohr who has been nominated for the second year and this year is a finalist with seniors Jon Willis and Ethan McCormick for "Best Sports Talk Show". All sporting events and talk show aired on 91.1 KLPR the student run radio station during the 2024 year. This marks another year where UNK students have been nominated for the IBS awards in New York City.&nbsp;

Ethan McCormick and Jon Willis - Best Sports Play by Play (Football)&nbsp;

Jon Willis and Traeton Harimon - Best Sports Play By Play (Womens Basketball)&nbsp;

Jon Willis, Kade Mohr and Ethan McCormick - Best Sports Talk Show (Throwin Lopes)&nbsp;

POST news director Canon Rath chatted with UNK Senior Jon Willis about the nominations and more. To learn more, check out the podcast below.&nbsp;

(Audio) UNK Broadcasting students are heading back to New York City for national award ceremony

On today's episode of Knight's Weekly, we sat down with the Head Coach of North Platte Community College Men's Basketball team Jacob Brandl to discuss the first half of the season. As well as reflect upon the team's 7-1 record in the last 8 games. All that and so much more!

Knight's Weekly #4 featuring North Platte Community College Men's Basketball Coach Jacob Brandl

The North Platte Water Department would like to remind its customers that when the outside temperature is below zero, as it is forecasted to be, to leave their water running to prevent the water service and interior plumbing from freezing up.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; Just a 1/8th inch stream of water running will prevent the main water service from freezing.&nbsp; This will save costly repair bills and the inconvenience of being without water.&nbsp; We have a device available at our office you can install in your toilet tank that will keep the water running constantly.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Please check your foundation vents to ensure they are closed.&nbsp; Check for cracks or openings that would allow the wind to blow under or into your crawlspace.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Please contact our office if you have any questions.&nbsp;&nbsp;308-535-6740&nbsp;&nbsp;

North Platte Water Department releases Freezing Weather PSA

The Hot Sheets: January 17th, 2025

Morrill County - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is seeking public assistance in the shooting of a juvenile bald eagle that was located in Morrill County.

According to a social media post by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, the juvenile bald eagle was found near County Road 81, approximately 1/4 mile south of Highway 26.

You can send tips through our Wildlife Crimestoppers form (<a href="https://brnw.ch/21wQ1FA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Hg4XqEBG0dLaniQfHjOXWLWqM751Ni8pFyYONZWe1aVZYRXfnJIatx48_aem_kDaETOVk4i1ohqMdLBZLUA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brnw.ch/21wQ1FA</a>) or call 1-800-742-7627.&nbsp;

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission seeking public assistance in the shooting of a juvenile bald eagle in Western Nebraska

The Mid-Plains Community College Board of Governors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6:30 p.m. (CDT) Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in the McCook Community College East Campus conference room, 905 E. 7th&nbsp;St., McCook, Neb.

Board Chair Cynthia Duncan started the meeting with a roll call. In addition to Duncan, those present were MPCC President Ryan Purdy and Board members: Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Molly Jeffres, Ted Klug Jr., Kim Korgan, Megan McGown, Kent Miller and&nbsp;Tricia Schaffer. Board members Dr. Ben Lashley and Tyler Pribbeno were absent and excused.

NPCC student trustee EmiLee Walnofer and MCC student trustee Kendree Kern were also present.

a. Newly elected Board members Molly Jeffres and Megan McGown were sworn into office along with reelected Board members Matthew Broz, Kirk Crawley, Kent Miller and Ted Klug, Jr.

a. The Board reelected the following officers: Cynthia Duncan as board chair; Kim Korgan as vice chair; Kirk Crawley as secretary/treasurer and Matthew Broz as assistant secretary/treasurer. Kent Miller and Tyler Pribbeno will be the Board’s Nebraska Community College Association (NCCA) representatives.

a. MPCC board members completed a form indicating any potential conflicts of interest that could affect decisions regarding college matters.

5. OPEN FORUM (Comments from students, faculty, staff, public and Board)&nbsp;

a. Kendree Kern provided a review of student activities in McCook and EmiLee Walnofer updated the Board on the student activities in North Platte.

b. Dr. David Potter, speech instructor, shared a prepared statement on behalf of the MPCC faculty with the Board.

c. Dillon Hargrove, MCC basketball coach, and his wife Brooke were introduced to the Board.

d. The MCC Volleyball Team was introduced to the Board.&nbsp;

e. The MPCC Rodeo Team was introduced to the Board.

6. CONSENT ITEMS.&nbsp;On a single consent motion, the board approved:&nbsp;

a. Minutes from December 18th Board Work Session &amp; Regular Meeting&nbsp;

a. The Board approved bills for December in the amount of $1,640,227.28.

b. The Board approved the second and final reading of Policy 5210, Scholarships/Tuition Waivers.

c. The Board approved furniture updates for NPCC North Campus.

d. The Board approved change in Board meetings for 2025.

e. The Board approved replacement of the HVAC system in the W.W. Wood Building on the North Campus of NPCC.

a. Cabinet Reports: The Board heard reports from MPCC President Ryan Purdy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and NPCC Dr. Jody Tomanek, Vice President of Student Affairs and MCC Kelly Rippen, Vice President of Administrative Services Mike Steele, Director of Human Resources Rebecca Wrage, Director of Institutional Effectiveness Tad Pfeifer, Director of Institutional Advancement Haven Smith and Director of Marketing &amp; Public Information Daniel Stinman.

a. The Board went into closed session at 7:29 p.m. to discuss negotiations and real estate. The Board reconvened in open session at 8:42 p.m. No action was taken.&nbsp;

Upon hearing no further business, the Board moved to adjourn at 8:43p.m. The next Board meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in North Platte.

MPCC Board of Governors Meeting Wrap Up Report

Nebraska Realtors Association&nbsp;

The Lincoln County Board of REALTORS® is excited to announce that is has kicked off its new year during a General Membership meeting held at Pals Brewing Company last week by installing its new 2025 leadership team.&nbsp;

The following individuals pictured below were sworn in by member Sheri Bourne. President: Suzette Tatman, President-Elect: Megan Hoover, Immediate Past President: Jodi Hinds, Secretary/Treasurer: Lea Reece, 2025 Directors: Nelson Jett, Taylor Salas, Scott Murphy, Michelle Cummings, Nancy Faulhaber, Angelica Hobbs, and June Robinson, Association Executive: Emily Wilcox&nbsp;

The Lincoln County Board of REALTORS® is a professional organization that serves the REALTORS® in Lincoln County, Nebraska. This board plays a crucial role in supporting its members by providing educational opportunities, advocating for the interests of REALTORS®, and upholding high ethical standards within the industry. It is considered “The Voice for Real Estate in Lincoln County”.&nbsp;

Lincoln County Board of Realtors installs new 2025 Leadership

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department

Radon Action Month, observed in January each year, is an initiative aimed at raising awareness about radon gas and its associated health risks. Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) works to educate the public about radon, how it is formed, where it can be found, and the health risks associated with the exposure. Many people are unaware of radon and its dangers, so this month provides an opportunity to share important information.

“Radon is present in every building. The only way to determine the radon levels in each home and building is through testing,” states Hunter York, Senior Program Manager at SWNPHD. “Nebraska has a very high incidence of radon in homes. More than half the homes in Nebraska that test for radon produce a result of more than 4.0 pCi/L.”

Homes are more at risk for radon exposure when:

· They are closer to the ground, such as basements or underground mines.

· There are cracks or fissures in the concrete foundations of buildings and houses.

· There are open spaces around sump pumps or other pipes.

The Nebraska Radon Resistant New Construction Act was passed in 2019, mandating that all new constructions incorporate radon-resistant features, which has contributed to lower radon exposure in homes. For homes that register elevated radon levels, a licensed radon professional can help with the mitigation process. Radon mitigation employs various strategies to decrease radon levels within a home.

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends testing homes for radon every two years. By adhering to these guidelines, individuals can make informed choices about when to implement radon reduction strategies, thereby enhancing the health and safety of their families and homes.

For more information on radon testing call Hunter York at 308-345-4223. The Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department serves nine counties including Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins, and Red Willow counties. Our website, swhealth.ne.gov, contains many resources and additional information that are helpful to prevent disease, promote healthy habits, and protect health. Follow SWNPHD on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

January is Radon Action Month

The Hot Sheets: January 16th, 2025

Food Safety Training Courses will be offered in three locations in west central Nebraska for food handlers and food managers.&nbsp; Registration is available at:&nbsp;<a href="https://go.unl.edu/westservsafe" target="_blank">https://go.unl.edu/westservsafe</a>

Food safety is in the news! Numerous food borne illnesses have occurred during the last few years. Most of the reported food borne illness outbreaks have occurred from food eaten away from home. ServSafe programs are developed by the National Restaurant Association to address the growing food safety concerns of consumers. In Nebraska, the program is being implemented in cooperation with the Agriculture and Health Departments, the Nebraska Restaurant Association and Nebraska Extension.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The ServSafe Food Handler program is designed for kitchen employees including but not limited to cooks, dish machine operators, shipment receivers and employees who handle and prepare food in restaurants and other food service establishments. The training provides information on food safety; personal hygiene; using thermometers; preparation, cooking, serving, receiving and storing food safely; and cleaning and sanitizing.

ServSafe Manager Course is designed for restaurant owners and managers, food service handlers, dieticians and dietary managers. The training provides information on sanitation regulations and standards, training employees in sanitation, safe food handling, food microbiology, contamination, food borne illness and setting up a food safety system.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lexington – February 4 at the Dawson County Extension Office Meeting Room, Fairgrounds, 1002 Plum Creek Parkway, Lexington, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with registration beginning at 8:45 a.m.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte – February 25 at the West Central Research, Extension &amp; Education Center, 402 W State Farm Road, North Platte from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT with registration beginning at 8:45 p.m.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte – March 18 at the West Central Research, Extension &amp; Education Center, 402 W State Farm Road, North Platte from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT with registration beginning at 8:45 a.m.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Scottsbluff – May 13 at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, August 9 at the Community Building, Fairgrounds, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT with registration beginning at 8:45 a.m.

&nbsp; Nebraska Extension Educator Brenda Aufdenkamp will teach the ServSafe Food Manager and Food Handler courses sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. For further information contact Brenda Aufdenkamp in North Platte at 308-532-2683 or emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:baufdenkamp1@unl.edu./" target="_blank">baufdenkamp1@unl.edu.</a>

Food Safety Training Course Offered

North Platte, NE – January 15, 2025 – Community Connections’ Drug Take-Back events,&nbsp; formerly known as Prescription Drug Collections, resulted in the safe and proper disposal of 169&nbsp; pounds of medications, including 5.6 pounds of controlled substances. Within the last decade,&nbsp; Community Connections has removed 2,491.81 pounds of medication (including 91.56 pounds&nbsp; of controlled substances) from our community.&nbsp;

The Drug Take-Back events are essential to the community and play a key role in preventing&nbsp; pharmaceutical drugs from falling into the wrong hands or polluting our water systems. Safe and&nbsp; responsible disposal of unused or expired medications is vital to the health and safety of the&nbsp; Lincoln County community, helping to reduce the risk of accidental poisoning, misuse, and&nbsp; environmental contamination.&nbsp;&nbsp;

These events were made possible through the ongoing partnerships with Region II Human&nbsp; Services, West Central District Health Department, Great Plains Health, Ready to Serve&nbsp; Volunteer Program (RSVP), Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful, Bomgaars, the&nbsp; North Platte Police Department, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and the Nebraska State&nbsp; Patrol.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"By offering a safe, accessible way for community members to dispose of their medications, we&nbsp; continue to protect public health and safeguard our local environment,” said Erin Bone,&nbsp; Substance Abuse Prevention System Coordinator of Community Connections. “The ongoing&nbsp; support of our local partners is instrumental in ensuring these events reach as many people as&nbsp; possible.”&nbsp;

Lincoln County residents are encouraged to participate in future Drug Take-Back events to&nbsp; ensure the safe disposal of unused or expired medications. Events take place on the 3rd Saturday&nbsp; of each month from 11am – 1pm at Bomgaars (510 E Philip Ave, North Platte). For more&nbsp; information, visit www.communityconnectionslc.org.&nbsp;&nbsp;

We build connections between community agencies, businesses, neighborhoods, schools,&nbsp; families and individuals to coordinate activities, services, and programs that enhance the quality&nbsp; of life in Lincoln County. We create change and inspire others to work together toward a better&nbsp; tomorrow.&nbsp;

About the Substance Abuse Prevention Program:&nbsp;

The Community Connections Substance Abuse Prevention System is committed to further&nbsp; improving quality of life for children and families in Lincoln County by reducing the rates of&nbsp; substance abuse in our communities, including illicit drugs, prescription drugs, underage&nbsp; drinking, and more.

Community Connections Celebrates Another Successful Year of Drug Take-Back Events 

Kearney, Neb. –&nbsp;The fifth-ranked Nebraska Kearney wrestling team fell to NAIA power Grand View, 27-12, Thursday night in Des Moines.

The top-ranked Vikings, who’ve won 12 of the last 13 NAIA national titles, move to 9-0 in the dual season while UNK falls to 7-5.

The Lopers were more than short-handed as starters&nbsp;Zach Ourada&nbsp;(125 lbs.),&nbsp;Trenton Munoz&nbsp;(165 lbs.) and&nbsp;Jackson Kinsella&nbsp;(197 lbs.) were out due to either injury or illness. All three should return to action soon. Ourada is ranked No. 1 in his class, Kinsella is third with Munoz having spent time in the 165-pound top 15.

At heavyweight, top-ranked&nbsp;Crew Howard&nbsp;(Clarinda, Ia.) bested top-ranked Greg Hagan, 5-2. To avenge a loss to Hagan last year, Howard used an escapes and takedown in third period. Next, North Carolina twins&nbsp;Jacobi&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jacari Deal&nbsp;won at 174 and 184 pounds. Jacari is now 4-0 after getting two takedowns, 7-2, with Jacobi, UNK’s former starter at 184 pounds, getting past top-ranked Alex Reynolds in sudden victory, 4-1. Both wrestlers record an escape in regulation before Deal’s winning takedown.

UNK’s other win also came by a 4-1 score in overtime as junior&nbsp;Hector Serratos&nbsp;(Wichita) got past second-ranked Jackson Cockrell. At the next weight, redshirt sophomore&nbsp;Joseph Airola&nbsp;(Ward, Colo.) wasn’t as fortunate as he lost by just a 1-0 score to top-ranked Carson Taylor. Finally, GV had two falls and a major among its six wins.

UNK Wrestling: Short Handed Lopers Fall at Grand View, 27-12

Story by UNK Athletic Communications

Kearney, Neb. – Redshirt junior point guard Jillian Aschoff scored 19 points and senior wing Samantha Moore had her second straight double double to help lift Nebraska Kearney over Northwest Missouri State, <a href="https://lopers.com/sports/womens-basketball/stats/2024-25/northwest-missouri/boxscore/7999">71-64</a>, Thursday night at the Health &amp; Sports Center.

The Lopers (12-3, 5-1) sweep the season series from the Bearcats (9-8, 2-5) to now lead the all-time series, 18-9.

UNK trailed 30-26 at the break but used a big third quarter, 26-15, to move ahead. They shot 73% (8 of 11) in the first 10 minutes of the second half but couldn’t pull away as they sunk just 8 of 13 free throws.

“In the third quarter we created more flow in transition. We fouled them a few too many times in the quarter but we really created an up and down pace which is to our advantage,” said UNK head coach Drew Johnson. “We were able to drive it on a broken floor. When the floor is set, Northwest is one of the best defensive teams in the country. When it’s broken, you have some advantages you can try and take.”

Northwest hung around thanks to the heroics of fifth-year senior guard Molly Hartnett who went for 28 points, six assists and six rebounds. Down nine late in the third quarter, the ‘Cats trimmed the deficit to two midway through the fourth and then to three on two other occasions. However, the Lopers had a response each time, sinking six of their last eight free throws and getting two paint buckets from veteran post Kia Wilson (St. George, Kan.).

Aschoff (Lincoln Pius) reached her team-best point total by making 8 of 10 free throws and sinking five shots. She also had five rebounds and three assists with Moore (Mullen) at 11 rebounds and 18 points. She went 3 for 3 from deep with two of the shots helping UNK claw its way back into things.

“Those two threes Samantha hit were deep; it was 20-12 and we needed them,” said Johnson. “When she plays like that, with a chip on her shoulder, she’s a hard guard.”

Six others were between two and nine points including junior reserve point guard Saniya Simmons (Olathe, Kan.) and sophomore reserve post Bailee Sobczak (Rapid City, S.D.). The 5-2 Simmons blocked a late three-point attempt by Northwest with Sobczak having eight boards and eight points.

“Rotating out and getting that block was fantastic and I thought Saniya played well tonight. She played a bunch of minutes and was dynamic defensively against Emporia State (last Saturday night) and we’re going to need her a ton this season,” said Johnson.

Besides Hartnett, Northwest got 13 points from junior Emree Zars and 10 points from graduate guard Caely Kesten. She was one of three ‘Cats to foul out late. UNK finished 19 of 28 at the line and was plus 11 on the glass with NW having just six turnovers.

Aschoff & Moore help the Lopers down the 'Cats, 71-64

Kearney, Neb. – Three players scored in double figures and Nebraska Kearney took advantage of a rare five-point possession to get past Northwest Missouri State, <a href="https://lopers.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2024-25/northwest-missouri/boxscore/8018">74-69</a>, Thursday night at the Health &amp; Sports Center.

UNK (6-8, 4-2) wins a fourth straight game for the first time since 2019-20 and takes the season series from the Bearcats (4-12, 2-5). Prior to this year, the Lopers had beaten ‘Cats just once since joining the conference.

The close game trend continues for the Blue &amp; Gold as they are now 4-5 in games decided by eight points or less. They lost their first five such contests but have turned the tables in the New Year.

It seemed UNK might run away with things as they held a 14-point lead at the end of the first half and at the start of the second half, 38-24. However, the ‘Cats sunk six second half threes and were better on the glass after the break to not only trim that deficit but also move ahead. Senior Byron Alexander recorded a putback bucket with 2:38 left to make it 66-61.

On a night where UNK was just 10 of 18 at the line, senior Chase Thompson (Omaha Westside) sunk two freebies to make it a one possession game. After getting a stop, redshirt junior Kendrick Gilbert (St. Louis) saw his baseline shot blocked out of bounds. However, Northwest was called for a technical foul and that turned the tide.

“The kid just let his emotions get away and said something he probably shouldn’t have said. It did end up going our way,” said UNK head coach Marty Levinson. “Chase made both free throws and then the elevator play worked perfectly.”

Thompson hit the two technical shots and then sunk a triple with 1:30 remaining to put UNK ahead for good, 68-66. Northwest missed the second of two free throws 10 seconds later and then the Lopers made all three shots in took in the final 1:01. Northwest, meanwhile, made two freebies but missed their last two shots.

“We haven’t quit against anybody, so I didn’t expect us to lay down (after getting behind). Maybe it’s about the wins we have had recently. It’s given them a little bit more confidence that ‘hey, we’ve been in these moments, and we’ll make this thing go our way,” said Levinson.

Thompson went for a game-high 21 points by going 7 of 11 (3 of 4 threes) from the field with guards Ja’Bryant Hill (17) and Allen Taylor (16) combining for 33 points. Hill (Duncanville, Texas) also hit seven shots with Taylor (Rogers, Ark.) having 12 first half points. He also had six rebounds and three assists with Hill at four steals.

UNK shot 48% and was plus three on the glass with Northwest having 21 second chance points off 12 o-boards. The Lopers overcame that by having a 14-point advantage in the paint.

“Our whole plan was to stomp them when we came out of the locker room and put them away,” said Levinson. “But they came out and everything just went their way. That’s when your character has to matter, and you have to power through it.”

Also, post Taylor Harrell (Huntsville, Texas) had 11 rebounds, eight points and two blocks with wing DJ Jamerson (Cibolo, Texas) at four points and a block. UNK had a season-best seven swats.

Northwest got 16 points from both senior Luke Moustakas and Wahoo freshman Marcus Glock; the pair combined to go 7 of 14 from behind the arc. Alexander came on strong and tallied 11 boards, seven points and three assists.

Lopers Win Another Close One, Sweep Season Series from Northwest

Story by NU Athletic Communications

Iowa City&nbsp;- Freshman Britt Prince scored a game-high 22 points, including huge plays down the stretch in regulation to lead Nebraska in a total team effort on its way to an 87-84 overtime victory over Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night.

Playing in front of nearly 15,000 fans and a Big Ten Network audience, Prince not only pumped in 22 points, she added seven rebounds, five assists and a career-high six steals to lead the Cornhuskers to their first win at Carver-Hawkeye since 2018.&nbsp; Nebraska improved to 14-4 overall and 5-2 in the Big Ten, while Iowa slipped to 12-6 and 2-5 in the conference.

In a rematch of the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game, which also went to overtime in a Husker loss at the Target Center in Minneapolis, senior center Alexis Markowski pitched in 19 points and seven rebounds despite being strapped by foul trouble for most of the game. Markowski fouled out early in the overtime period, but young posts Jessica Petrie and Amiah Hargrove stepped up with huge plays.

Petrie, a sophomore from Gold Coast, Australia, who was coming off the best game of her career with 12 points and nine rebounds in a road win at Rutgers on Sunday, added 13 points and six rebounds, including five points in the final four minutes of regulation. Her biggest shot came on a three-pointer with 2:14 left in regulation to pull Nebraska within 72-70 after the Huskers trailed by 11 points with six minutes left.

Petrie added two critical free throws with 2:02 left in overtime to give Nebraska an 85-78 lead, but her biggest play of the night game with an offensive rebound after a Kendall Moriarty free throw miss. Petrie kicked the rebound out to Prince who found Logan Nissley. The sophomore from Bismarck, N.D., was fouled and hit two free throws with 9.9 seconds left to seal the victory.

Nissley, who finished with 13 points and five assists, pulled Nebraska off the deck when the Huskers trailed 64-53 with six minutes left in regulation. She started a massive Husker rally with a three-pointer from the corner in front of the Big Red bench, then added another three-pointer 38 seconds later off a scrappy, smart play by Prince to suddenly put the Huskers within striking distance at 64-59.

Markowski and Petrie capped a 10-0 Big Red run to draw within 64-63 with four minutes left.

In addition to double-figure efforts from Prince, Markowski, Petrie and Nissley, freshman forward Amiah Hargrove notched her first career double-double with 10 points and a team-high 11 rebounds. Hargrove also hit a pair of big threes early in the game, including NU's fourth consecutive three-pointer as part of a 16-2 Husker surge that turned a 17-10 deficit into a 26-19 first-quarter lead. Her second three gave NU a 34-28 edge with 3:29 left in the first half.

Alberte Rimdal also played a major role in Nebraska's success with nine points off the bench, while Moriarty may have had the play of the game with her remarkable defensive rebound of a missed Iowa three on the baseline, after she dove on the floor into the Iowa cheerleaders at the opposite end.

Nebraska led 26-19 after one quarter and maintained a one-point halftime lead (38-37) after going up 10 points at 31-21 early in the second quarter. Iowa claimed a 56-51 lead heading to the final period and pushed the lead to 64-53 before the Husker rally to send the game to overtime.&nbsp;

For the game, Nebraska hit 45.2 percent (28-62) of its shots, including an outstanding 43.3 percent (13-30) from long range. The Huskers were also an outstanding 18-for-22 at the free throw line, including 8-for-8 in regulation before converting 10-of-14 free throws in overtime. Nebraska won without hitting an OT field goal.

The Hawkeyes hit 44.1 percent (30-68) from the field, including 8-of-27 threes (.296), but just 16-of-29 free throws (.552) on their home court. Iowa outworked Nebraska on the glass, 42-38, and won the turnover battle, 16-13.

Hannah Stuelke led six Hawkeyes in double figures with 16 points and a game-high 16 rebounds, while Sydney Affolter added a double-double of her own with 10 points and 13 boards. Lucy Olsen and Aaliyah Guyton both contributed 14 points, while Kylie Feuerback contributed 13 points. Addison O'Grady added 10 points off the bench for the Hawkeyes.

Huskers rally to beat Hawkeyes in OT, 87-84

On the unforced errors and missed free throws“Ten missed free throws,17 assists and seven turnovers, you should win the game when that happens, and 19 offensive rebounds. You outscore them on second-chance points. I think it was 25-19, so you’ve got to find a way to win the game when you have those kinds of numbers. I give Rutgers credit, don’t look at their record, that’s a much better team than what their record is because of the four or five games (Dylan) Harper missed or played limited minutes. When he’s healthy, you see what type of team that is, and the type of problems that he poses on the offensive end with his size and his shiftiness and his ability to shoot the ball. When they’ve got guys out there who can make shots, that’s a hard team to shut-off. I always sound like a broken record with this but we’ve got to find a way to learn from it and move on. Got a lot of season left, still believe in our guys, and got to bounce back with a great effort this weekend.”

On changes he would have made in the final 5 seconds“Obviously we wanted to get a steal and if not, we were going to wrap it up and foul them right away and they got behind us.”

On effect of this loss at home“It can affect them mentally and we have a big game coming up on a short turnaround. And as you know, I said to the guys in the locker room, I like the short turnaround, to get the bad taste out of our mouths and to get back on the floor and compete again. Tomorrow is going to be a mental day with a lot of film and put the game plan in. We’re going to go a little harder on Saturday with the early game on Sunday. We need to find a way to get this out of our system and bounce back. To me, it was toughness. We played hard, but just because you played hard, doesn’t mean you are tough. You have to find a way to finish off those possessions.”

Opening Statement“Great environment, Nebraska is really good. You guys are really lucky, Fred (Hoiberg) is one of the great coaches and great people. Heck of a college basketball game. I’m thankful we were able to hold on at the end, but it was a terrific environment, and they’re really good. Thankful to come into a place like this, a hard place to play, and get a win.”

Nebraska Postgame Notes vs. Rutgers

OMAHA, Neb.&nbsp;– The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001owQUPJEhBqmKEH1-3c7SVl-ysCLRDEqqrAKcsPeHZwbmx8qVtuzpFUCWTmqWCv2U7cA6chHupxNJ2IyQ1msAtxo8okWVpFIk1iLK6tN7nHvpVsDhjf-Fc1srYPrF8-NSFIjSXBEF_E4vKBJjaHac5JYGYJqQQF_M&amp;c=33BE2laoucZJ628QficzDMBmAPVc_yEFLB4mqvM8ihADfU0L3xTbOg==&amp;ch=hjiy36Hfv6zMjgPzLZXLnSv5l6OzYkW9Vw_YMVq_G8pfWvai6l4Hdg==">Omaha Supernovas</a><a target="_blank" href="https://db9xbvgbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001owQUPJEhBqmKEH1-3c7SVl-ysCLRDEqqrAKcsPeHZwbmx8qVtuzpFUCWTmqWCv2U7cA6chHupxNJ2IyQ1msAtxo8okWVpFIk1iLK6tN7nHvpVsDhjf-Fc1srYPrF8-NSFIjSXBEF_E4vKBJjaHac5JYGYJqQQF_M&amp;c=33BE2laoucZJ628QficzDMBmAPVc_yEFLB4mqvM8ihADfU0L3xTbOg==&amp;ch=hjiy36Hfv6zMjgPzLZXLnSv5l6OzYkW9Vw_YMVq_G8pfWvai6l4Hdg==">,</a>&nbsp;Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball&nbsp;Champions, hit the road to face the Vegas Thrill to complete a two-match road swing before coming home to take on the San Diego Mojo Sunday at the&nbsp;CHI Health Center.

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Matchup:&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas (2-0) at Vegas Thrill (1-1)&nbsp;| Friday, Jan. 17th&nbsp;|&nbsp;9&nbsp;p.m. CST |&nbsp;Lee's Family Forum&nbsp;

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Season Series:&nbsp;First of&nbsp;four&nbsp;meetings, first of two at&nbsp;Lee’s Family Forum&nbsp;

All-Time Series:&nbsp;Omaha&nbsp;leads 3-1 (May 6,&nbsp;2024,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Vegas&nbsp;last matchup, 3-0&nbsp;OMA).

Series Notes:&nbsp;This is the fifth match between Omaha and Vegas. The Supernovas won the 2024 season series 3-1, including a 2-0 record at Lee's Family Forum. The Thrill won the first meeting between the two franchises on Feb. 7, 2024, when Vegas beat Omaha in a five-set thriller. The Supernovas went on to win the remaining&nbsp;three&nbsp;matches, including a four-setter on Feb. 15 before back-to-back sweeps on March 30 and May 6.&nbsp;

Matchup:&nbsp;San Diego Mojo (1-1)&nbsp;at&nbsp;Omaha Supernovas&nbsp;(2-0)&nbsp;|&nbsp;Sunday, Jan. 19th&nbsp;|&nbsp;3&nbsp;p.m. CST |&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;

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Season Series:&nbsp;First of four meetings, first of two at&nbsp;CHI Health Center&nbsp;

All-Time Series:&nbsp;Omaha&nbsp;leads&nbsp;3-2 (May 15,&nbsp;2024, PVF Semifinals&nbsp;last matchup, 3-2&nbsp;OMA)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Series Notes:&nbsp;This is the sixth meeting between Omaha and San Diego, with the Supernovas holding a 3-2 series lead. Sunday's match is also a repeat of the PVF Semifinals in which Omaha pulled&nbsp;off&nbsp;its first reverse sweep and second in league history. The first win in Omaha franchise history came in a 3-0 sweep over the Mojo on Feb. 3, 2024. Each team is unbeaten at its home venue against one another with San Diego taking two wins over the Supernovas (April 2 &amp; 23) and Omaha twice (Feb. 3 &amp; April 20).&nbsp;

Supernovas-Thrill&nbsp;Connections&nbsp;&nbsp;

Supernovas-Mojo&nbsp;Connections&nbsp;&nbsp;

• The Supernovas dominated most of the league's statistical categories in the opening weekend with four different players topping the charts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

•&nbsp;Brooke&nbsp;Nuneviller&nbsp;paces the PVF in points with 38 (37 kills, 1 block) and points per set with 4.75.&nbsp;Reagan Cooper&nbsp;is in sixth with 28 points (24 kills, 2 aces, 2 blocks), but is third in points per set at 4.67 in six sets.&nbsp;&nbsp;

•&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;owns a league-leading nine blocks through eight sets, while also pacing the PVF in 1.13 blocks per set.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

• Mostly due to her franchise-record 31 digs in the season opener, libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;leads the league in digs (43) and digs per set (5.38) through eight sets.&nbsp;That's&nbsp;two digs ahead of 2024 PVF Libero of the Year Morgan Hentz.&nbsp;

• Olympian setter&nbsp;Natalia Valentín-Anderson&nbsp;leads the league in kill percentage at .583 with seven kills and one error on 12 attacks. The Puerto Rican is a master of the setter dump as shown by being second in hitting percentage at .500. Plus, her 90 assists and 11.25 per set sits third in the league. That&nbsp;assist&nbsp;total is only five behind league leader and Vegas setter Alisha Glass Childress, who set a PVF record with 72 helpers in the reverse sweep victory over Grand Rapids.&nbsp;

Record Rumble:&nbsp;A pair of franchise records fell in the opening weekend for the Supernovas, who saw two newcomers sketch their names in the record book.&nbsp;Newly signed&nbsp;libero&nbsp;Camila Gómez&nbsp;broke a single-match record for digs, posting 31 digs (6.20 D/S), plus five assists in the thrilling five-set win over Atlanta. That number is also the second-highest total in league history.&nbsp;Kaitlyn Hord&nbsp;balled out in her Supernovas debut, recording seven blocks, which broke the&nbsp;previoussingle-match record of six.&nbsp;

Number Never Lie:&nbsp;The Supernovas lead the league in points at 137 in eight sets (17.13 P/S) with a combined 115 kills, 17 blocks and five aces. Omaha has&nbsp;shown itself&nbsp;to be one of the best defensive teams through the opening weekend, sitting second in both opponent hitting percentage (.185) and team digs (19.63 D/S). Plus, the Supernovas are also second in both team&nbsp;assists&nbsp;(12.88 A/S) and kills (14.38 K/S).&nbsp;

Fountain of Youth:&nbsp;The Supernovas will see the pro debut of eight&nbsp;rookies&nbsp;in the 2025 season: middle blockers&nbsp;Phoebe&nbsp;Awoleye&nbsp;and Onabanjo, outside hitters Batenhorst,&nbsp;Krause&nbsp;and&nbsp;Valeria Vazquez Gomez,&nbsp;opposite&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;Londot, Whitten and Wait. In total, 13 of the 16 players on the Omaha roster will have three or fewer years of professional seasons under their belt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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ABOUT OMAHA SUPERNOVAS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Omaha Supernovas are the premier home of professional volleyball, boasting the No. 1 Pro Volleyball average attendance in the world. The Supernovas 2025 season will begin in January. The team is owned by global music sensation Jason Derulo and entrepreneur Danny White, Co-Founder of&nbsp;City+Ventures, an&nbsp;investment&nbsp;and business acceleration organization headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

ABOUT PRO VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pro Volleyball Federation is the leading professional volleyball league in the United States. PVF sets the standard for the sport, offering the largest number of franchises, unmatched attendance, extensive broadcast coverage and substantial championship prize money. It combines top-tier talent, including NCAA stars and international athletes, with&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;production and technology to provide fans with an unmatched viewing experience. As a vital link between collegiate volleyball and the professional stage, PVF is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport and increasing visibility for its athletes. For more information, visit ProVolleyball.com.&nbsp;

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Major League Volleyball Press Release

OMAHA, Nebraska (Jan. 16, 2025) –&nbsp;MLV Holdings, a newly formed investment group, today announced the launch of Major League Volleyball (MLV), a women’s professional volleyball league supported by over $100 million in committed funding. Launching in January 2026, MLV will feature 10 teams including the Omaha Supernovas, the leading franchise in professional volleyball.

“Our sport deserves the best of the best,” said Kerri Walsh Jennings, 3x Olympic Gold medalist and the most decorated volleyball athlete of all-time. “Our women are kick-ass individuals and athletes, and it is long overdue for there to be a product that resembles the biggest and brightest sports, media and entertainment platforms on the planet. This is the league I would have wished to play in, and the Supernovas are a standard for a pro team that I would have wanted to play for. Stay tuned!”

MLV is led by an impressive Founding Partner Group:

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