Nebraska Radio Network

FBI identifies bodies found at Lake Manawa, Iowa

Karla James — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:05:08 +0000

The FBI identified the two bodies found in a wooded area near Lake Manawa Sunday evening as 41 year old Charlotte Schilling of Plattsmouth and her 10 year old son, Owen. The two were last seen on May 10th when Schilling picked up her son from a school in Bellevue. Security video shows them visiting [...]

Nebraska families encourage to save now for college later (AUDIO)

Brent Martin — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:04:58 +0000

State officials hope to encourage more Nebraskans to invest in their children’s future; or their grandchildren, nieces, nephews, even a friend to help them pay for college. The state offers four college savings plans through the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust, but only about 12% of the Nebraska families eligible participate. “I was very pleased to [...]

NU will send freshmen up against Spartans in Big Ten opener

Bill Pollock — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:53:15 +0000

Nebraska freshman lefty Kyle Kubat, 5-0/2.25 ERA will get the ball for the Huskers on Wednesday as they open up Big Ten Tournament play in Columbus, OH against Michigan State. The Omaha native was 4-0 in the Big Ten play which included a 3-0 record in three starts. The Spartans are set to throw senior [...]

Stars hockey forward picks up top league honor

Bill Pollock — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:49:35 +0000

Lincoln Stars rookie Kevin Roy was named the United States Hockey League’s Forward of the Year. He scored 104 points, with 54 goals and 50 assists in 59 games. Roy is the first 100-point scorer since the 1998-99 season as he shattered Stars records for goals and points that were in the books for more [...]

NU’s Martin ordered to pay $50 fine

Bill Pollock — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:47:20 +0000

Nebraska defensive end Eric Martin was ordered to pay a $50 fine after he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge in Lancaster County Court. This goes back to a December incident in a Walmart parking lot, in which Lincoln police cited Martin on suspicion of leaving the scene of an accident and failing to [...]