Where have all the girls gone? Examining high school basketball and volleyball participation in Nebraska

According to the Nebraska School Activities Association data, within five years, from 2017-18 to 2022-23, the number of girls basketball players in the state dropped by almost 900.

January 20, 2025Updated: January 21, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Stanton County fire burns 82 acres

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

Central Community College adds three new sports programs

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Norfolk hospital and health system rebrands as Faith Health

State

Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

Where have all the girls gone? Examining high school basketball and volleyball participation in Nebraska

Stanton County fire burns 82 acres

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

Central Community College adds three new sports programs

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

Houston bars load up on Busch Light, ahead of Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 tilt

Norfolk hospital and health system rebrands as Faith Health

State

Ranchers urged to contact USDA before wildfire recovery work begins

Multi-agencies conduct active shooter drill at Sidney High School

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

Truck crashes into post office causing building to close

Ashby, Minor fires near full containment as cooler weather slows activity

Nebraska State Fair Announces HARDY for Concert Lineup

Sports

Eagles Sweep 5000 Meters at Central Nebraska Challenge

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

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

Sidney boys, Ogallala girls headline strong showings at Ganser Invite

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

Eagles Wrap Up Series Against Cougars

Ag & Outdoor

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

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