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

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

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

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

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Creighton Boys Golf makes history with second consecutive Class D State Title

From Harvard to Norfolk

CO2 Pipeline discussion packs Boone County meeting

Water main break causes lane closures near 23rd Street and 33rd Avenue

Pilot safe after small plane crash near Blair airport

State

Husker and Bluejay, Jacobsen and Traudt put in-state rivalry on hold for the next generation

Tour Nebraska Car Show rolls through Verdigre

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for western Kimball County, southeast Wyoming

Jimmy Johns notes Nebraska City's high traffic counts

Tornado watch issued for southwest and north-central Nebraska

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for southwestern Kimball County

Sports

Bynes Named RMAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year

Panhandle Storm teams sweep Holyoke

Sidney Vipers roll past Grant; Sidney Stealers rally for win

State golf roundup: Sidney finishes 10th at Class B state golf tournament

Lincoln East repeats as Class A boys golf champion behind strong team effort

2026 Nebraska, Kansas Boys Golf State Championships underway this week

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30