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High school sports can often be the pride and soul of many small towns in Nebraska. This pride, however, does not get noticed nearly enough. For News Channel Nebraska, showing this passion through high school sports broadcast is their bread and butter. News Channel...

Sooner or later, you are going to hear about the new sport, Axe Throwing. In the last couple of years, Axe Throwing has become a popular activity. Not only is Axe Throwing deemed a fun activity by some, but it is also a competitive sport athletes, like 42-year-old...

For Todd Kay, BMX Racing is not only a sport he loves; it's a way of life. Originally from Levittown, New York, the 50-year old grew a passion for the sport at a young age. Back in 1984, when Todd was 14, he began competing and fell in love with the sport. One of the...

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of March? For sports fans across the U.S, it's March Madness. The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament known as March Madness is back after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the U.S, March...

After his first go at the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), Jeff Berg became hooked. "There are so many events and something for everybody. It is so cool," he said. The 57-year-old from Tennessee decided to participate in the Games in 2017 after moving to Lincoln for a...

For Larry Wenzl, cycling isn't just an activity; it's a way of life. The Lincoln native who now resides in Norfolk, NE pours his blood sweat and tears into the sport. Wenzl got into cycling at age 49 after going to spinning classes a few times a week to live a...

When Cole Scott asked about adding a dog event to the Cornhusker State Games (CSG), the response was intriguing. For a time, the Games had sports involving horses, but never a dog sport. That all changes in 2020, when the Super Retriever Series makes its CSG debut,...

Having lived in Morrill, NE her whole life, Ilycia Guerue loves representing her home town through athletics. She competes in basketball, volleyball and track at Morrill High School. The 17-year-old began her basketball career in 3rd grade when her dad became a...

Jodi Kimmel uses running to help her become the best version of herself. She has transformed her mindset from thinking that running was boring and time-consuming to running being her entire life. And now she is out to inspire others to run until their heart's content,...

The Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Virtual Torch Run is an opportunity for Nebraskans to embody their community and be active. For Gina Stukenholtz, it’s the perfect opportunity for her to do what she loves, all while representing her county. This will be her first-ever...