50 year ago: Johnny Rodgers wins Nebraska's first Heisman Trophy

Monday marks a significant anniversary for Husker football: 50 years since Johnny Rodgers became the first Husker, and first wide receiver, to win the Heisman Trophy.

December 5, 2022Updated: December 5, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

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UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

State

Emergency crews respond to reported motorcycle crash north of Sidney

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50 year ago: Johnny Rodgers wins Nebraska's first Heisman Trophy

Bluebird Improv set to perform at Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk

Judge denies change of venue request in Wayne County murder case

UNMC names H. Dele Davies as next chancellor

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

Independent Candidate Austin Ahlman rejects 'Spoiler' label in Norfolk town hall

Dan Osborn submits signatures to qualify for Nebraska Senate ballot

State

Emergency crews respond to reported motorcycle crash north of Sidney

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oshkosh area as storms sweep across Garden County

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Broadwater area

Dozens of first responders unite for large-scale emergency training in Sidney

From school notebooks to city walls, how one Northeast Nebraskan got his start in painting murals

Training turns into real emergency for Sidney firefighters and EMS crews

Sports

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

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UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities