Tough calls and tight bonds: Nebraska family carries refereeing legacy across four generations

“Giving back to the game of volleyball is something that brings me great joy and fulfillment,” said Kim Kwapnioski, Emma’s mother, who is officiating at the state tournament that started Wednesday.

November 7, 2025Updated: November 7, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Weekend fire in Peru prompts wide response from across state

Fire crews quickly contain pair of field flareups east of Fairbury

Candidate for Gage County Sheriff no longer with department

Fire danger peaks Saturday in Nebraska; elevated risk continues through weekend

State

Wildfire near Ashby destroys homes; neighbor’s late-night warning helps families escape

2 hrs 8 mins ago

UNL student vanishes after driving from Lincoln to Florida

4 hrs 5 mins ago

Wheat Belt Public Power District announces decision to withdraw from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association

4 hrs 28 mins ago

Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins

4 hrs 51 mins ago

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

5 hrs 1 min ago

City of Norfolk to open seasonal "after-hours" yard waste drop off in April

11 hrs 7 mins ago

Sports

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

4 hrs 54 mins ago

Johnston hits a 2-run homer as the Rockies rout the Blue Jays 14-5 for their 1st win of the season

4 hrs 59 mins ago

Cougar notes: WNCC softball plays tough against No. 25 McCook despite falling

March 30th 2026, 9:39 AM UTC

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

March 29th 2026, 9:56 PM UTC

WNCC baseball splits with Trinidad on Saturday, Wilson breaks school record

March 29th 2026, 12:36 PM UTC

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

March 29th 2026, 4:25 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

March 4th 2026, 3:40 AM UTC