The Voice News

08/30/2025

2Q: Nathan Axmann puts Waverly back in front with his first rushing touchdown of the season.

Vikings leading Bennington, 14-13. 5:04 left in the first half.

08/30/2025

Standing Bear recovers a fumble on the opening kick off and is in the red zone.

08/30/2025

Standing Bear football is starting its 2025 season against Blair.

08/29/2025

Week 1 is here of the high school football season.

Can’t ask for a bigger game as Waverly faces Bennington at Viking Stadium.

Vikings have lost the last three meetings with the Badgers. (2021, 2022 and 2024).

Kickoff at the top of the hour.

08/29/2025

A big change is coming to Nebraska’s move-over law Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Read about it at https://ndot.info/lb530

08/29/2025

Heads up for Labor Day weekend plans: Health Alert Issued for Bluestem Lake and Cub Creek Lake

LINCOLN - The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County.

Cub Creek Lake in Jefferson County will remain on health alert this week after being on alert last week.

Samples taken earlier this week at the lakes on alert measure above the threshold of eight parts per billion (ppb) of total microcystin, which is a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae.

When a health alert is issued, signs are posted to advise the public to use caution, and designated swimming beaches are closed during the alert. Recreational boating and fishing are permitted, but the public is advised to use caution and avoid exposure to the water, particularly by avoiding any activity that could lead to swallowing the water. Do not let pets get in the water or drink from the lake. People can still use the public areas for camping, picnics, and other outdoor activities.

Weekly sampling has been conducted at 56 public lake sites since the first week of May. The lakes will continue to be monitored weekly through the end of September. To view the weekly data for the lakes sampled and to access the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment’s (DWEE) new interactive Beach Watch map, go to https://deq-iis.ne.gov/zs/bw/.

The state’s monitoring is conducted early in the week at public lakes with swimming beaches and high public activity. Sampling results for HAB and bacteria are updated every Friday and posted on DWEE’s website, https://dee.nebraska.gov/. HABs may potentially develop in the time between sample collection and sample reporting, so the public should use caution if they see signs of algal blooms. HABs may also be present in other lakes in Nebraska that are not sampled. For more information about what to look for, potential health effects from HABs, and steps to avoid exposure, please refer to the HAB Fact Sheet on DWEE’s website at https://dee.nebraska.gov/precautions-and-facts-regarding-harmful-algal-blooms-toxic-algae-nebraska-lakes-and-beaches.

DWEE’s sampling partners include the Central District Health Department, Nebraska Public Power District, Upper Republican Natural Resources District (NRD), Lower Republican NRD, South Platte NRD, Middle Niobrara NRD, Lower Loup NRD, Nemaha NRD, Lower Elkhorn NRD, and the United States Army Corps of E

A Joint Publication from theNebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Division of Public Health and theNebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment What is a Harmful Algal Bloom Health Alert? The Health Alert designation for Harmful Algal Blooms (also referred to as “toxic blu....

08/29/2025

Mixed in with the first week of football, LPS Softball Classic going on over at Doris Bair.

Waverly in the afternoon slate with North Platte at 4pm, then Lincoln North Star and Lincoln East.

08/29/2025

To get back on track after a road loss to Crete, Norris went on the road to collect a win over Lincoln Northwest.

LINCOLN – To get back on track after a road loss to Crete, Norris went on the road to collect a win over Lincoln Northwest on Thursday, Aug. 28. By scoring 12 runs in four innings, the Titans cruised to a 12-0 victory the Falcons at the Doris Bair So... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...

08/29/2025

In a home quad on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Palmyra volleyball team collected a win over Wilber-Clatonia, but dropped a match to Tri County in two sets to start the season.

PALMYRA – In a home quad on Thursday, Aug. 28, the Palmyra volleyball team collected a win over Wilber-Clatonia, but dropped a match to Tri County in two sets to start the season. Against Tri County, the Trojans jumped out to an early lead, which put... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...

08/29/2025

One year ago, Freeman suffered a loss to Fairbury to begin the campaign.

This time around, the Falcons protected their home court by defeating Fairbury in three sets.

ADAMS – After making the Class C2 State Volleyball Tournament in 2024, Freeman handled business to start the 2025 season on Thursday, Aug. 28. One year ago, the Falcons suffered a loss to Fairbury to begin the campaign. This time around, the Falcons ... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...

08/29/2025

In this match between conference foes, Standing Bear started the season on a high note as the Grizzlies took down the Bears in three sets.

BLAIR – With one year of varsity volleyball under their belt, the Standing Bear Grizzlies took the court for the first time in 2025 as they made the trip to Blair to battle the Bears on Thursday, Aug. 28. In this match up between conference foes, Sta... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...

08/29/2025

After making an appearance in their home invite, the Freeman softball team made the trip to play in a triangular on Thursday, Aug. 28 as the Falcons matched up with Guardian Angels Central Catholic and Ashland-Greenwood.

ASHLAND – After making an appearance in their home invite, the Freeman softball team made the trip to play in a triangular on Thursday, Aug. 28 as the Falcons matched up with Guardian Angels Central Catholic and Ashland-Greenwood. In the first game o... Sorry! A subscription is required to view th...