UNK basketball coach’s resignation came after being told his contract would expire

We’re now learning that an unconventional end date to his contract was at the heart of Lofton’s awkward exit.

December 4, 2023Updated: December 4, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Kearney voters to decide future of Good Life District

Kearney voters to decide future of Good Life District

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Train derails in North Platte

Shinedown Headlines Rock Lineup at Nebraska State Fair

Shinedown Headlines Rock Lineup at Nebraska State Fair

Hastings YMCA Receives $1 Million Gift, Completes Fundraising Campaign

Hastings YMCA Receives $1 Million Gift, Completes Fundraising Campaign

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

State

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

NSP Investigating Apparent Murder-Attempted Suicide in Polk County

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Kimball cheer coach named Nebraska Cheer Coach of the Year

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland