November in photos

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/27/2018- Fog obscures the shoreline Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at Branched Oak Lake. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Families gather to watch Nebraska enter Memorial Stadium to take on Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Nebraska’s Stanley Morgan Jr. catches a pass from Adrian Martinez against Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) is trailed by Nebraska’s JoJo Domann (13), Ben Stille (95) and Aaron Williams (24) on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Nebraska fans celebrate Barret Pickering’s game winning field goal against Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Nebraska’s Maurice Washington is tackled by Michigan State’s Andrew Dowell on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Nebraska’s Antonio Reed sacks Michigan State quarterback Rocky Lombardi and forces a fumble Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/17/2018- Nebraska’s Damion Daniels and Ben Stille (95) gain possession of a fumble against Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- The Nebraska marching band celebrates Nebraska’s control of an Illinois fumble Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- Johnson-Brock (in the backfield) watches as Hump./LHF digs the ball Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, during semifinal play at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- Johnson-Brock’s Fallon Stutheit (center) digs a serve by Hump./LHF on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, during semifinal play at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- Elkhorn South’s Kylie Emsick serves against Waverly on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, during semifinal play at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- Hump./LHF’s Yasmine Bender is lifted over the railing in a hug with Mikayla Martensen on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, following their semifinal win over Johnson-Brock at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- Waverly’s Annika Evans (14) reacts to a serve hit at Halle Schawang (right) during a semifinal match against Elkhorn South on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- Waverly’s Kelsey Perrotto (3) and Kennedy VanScoy go after the ball against Elkhorn South on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, during semifinal play at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

WAVERLY, NEB. – 11/03/2018- Waverly’s Mollie Grosshans (left) and Tryza Hoos are congratulated by classmate Abbie Carter (center) following the B-5 district title over Beatrice on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Waverly High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- BDS’s Regan Alfs sets the ball against Mullen on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, during semifinal play at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/09/2018- BDS’s Jadyn Kleinschmidt (center) celebrates the Eagles 3-0 win against Mullen on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, during semifinal play at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Nebraska’s head equipment manager scrapes ice off of the team’s benches prior to the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Madison Spencer helps prepare balloons for the Nebraska first touchdown tradition prior to the Illinois-Nebraska game on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- A Nebraska fan salutes the flag during the national anthem Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Nebraska’s Mick Stoltenberg celebrates his stop against Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Illinois’ AJ Bush Jr. pitches the ball to Dre Brown against Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Nebraska’s Adrian Martinez scores a touchdown under coverage from Sydney Brown on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Illinois’ AJ Bush Jr. is tackled by Nebraska’s Khalil Davis on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Nebraska’s Devine Ozigbo runs for a 66-yard touchdown Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Illinois quarterback AJ Bush Jr. (1) throws an interception as he is tackled by Dedrick Young II against Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Nebraska’s Kade Warner is stoped by Illinois’ Nate Hobbs (8) and Jamal Milan (55) on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/10/2018- Illinois’ Sydney Brown breaks up a pass intended for JD Spielman on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/01/2018- Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins (26) and Jazz Sweet (12) celebrate a point against Penn State on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/01/2018- Penn State’s Taylor Leath makes a kill against Nebraska’s Nicklin Hames on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/01/2018- Penn State’s Bryanna Weiskircher (21) and Jonni Parker chase after a wild pass against Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/08/2018- Sen. Ben Sasse talks with reporters after speaking at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, at the Country Club of Lincoln. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/15/2018- Ballerina Hunter Long performs for shoppers at Francie and Finch Bookshop in downtown Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, during Shop the Blocks. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/20/2018- Heidi Fatemi (left) describes the technique to slingshot airplanes across the room to her students (from left) Karwan Rasho and Coltyn Wismer on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, during their Design Thinking class at Goodrich Middle School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/14/2018- Lincoln East’s culinary team (from left) Andrea Orozco-Lopez, Riley Shultze and Jenna McCarter finish plating their entree during the LPS culinary conference on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at The Career Academy at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/07/2018- Dining review of Aroma, a new Indian restaurant in downtown Lincoln on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/01/2018- Wayne State’s Kendall Jacks keeps the ball inbounds Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/01/2018- Nebraska’s Nana Akenten scores against Wayne State’s Nosa Iyagbaye (33) on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/16/2018- Lincoln Stars’ goalie Jacob Mucitelli stops a shot assisted by Sioux Falls’ Blake Bride on Friday, Nov. 16 2018, at The Ice Box. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/16/2018- Sioux Falls’ Samuel Stevens makes his way down the ice Friday, Nov. 16 2018, at The Ice Box. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/16/2018- Lincoln Stars’ Caleb Rule (left) congratulates Josiah Slavin on a goal against Sioux Falls on Friday, Nov. 16 2018, at The Ice Box. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Johnson-Brock fan Ryan Guenther roams the stands during the against Mullen on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-2 Prep Football championship against Mullen at Memorial Stadium. Johnson-Brock won 56-26. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Johnson-Brock quarterback Cole Fossenbarger looks for an open receiver against Mullen on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-2 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Mullen’s Zac Sweet intercepts a pass intended for Johnson-Brock’s Ty Hahn on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-2 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Mullen quarterback Brady Gracey completes a pass as he brought down by Johnson-Brock’s Wyatt Volker (bottom) and Kaden Glynn (3) on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-2 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Burwell’s Coy Gideon fumbles the ball against Creighton on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Creighton’s Bryce Zimmerer (22) makes a diving touchdown against Burwell on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Creighton quarterback Brayden Zimmerer runs the ball against Burwell on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Creighton’s Conner Hammer (12) intercepts a pass intended for Burwell’s Coy Gideon on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Creighton’s Terance Burrell Jr. lets out a joyful yell following the Bulldog’s 32-30 victory over Burwell on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Creighton quarterback Brayden Zimmerer is lifted onto a stretcher after being immobilized and placed on a spine board Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/19/2018- Mandy Zimmerer (right) and Brian Zimmerer, parents of Creighton quarterback Brayden Zimmerer who was injured during a tackle, watch as he is placed on a stretcher Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during the Class D-1 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/20/2018- Norfolk Catholic’s Evan Smith catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown under coverage from Centennial’s Max Tomes on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, during the Class C-2 Prep Football championship at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 11/20/2018- Centennial receives their championship trophy Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, after defeating Norfolk Catholic for the Class C-2 Prep Football title at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

October in photos

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/19/2018- Sergeant Malcolm Massey holds his daughter Madison, 5, on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, at Roper Elementary School after a surprise homecoming visit to her school. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

BRUNING, NEB. – 10/25/2018- Osceola-High Plains huddles during the first quarter against BDS on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, during the D1 football playoffs at BDS High School in Bruning. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

WAHOO, NEB. – 10/02/2018- The Wahoo volleyball team celebrates their 3-2 win over Waverly on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Wahoo High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

EVANSTON, ILL. – 10/13/2018- Nebraska’s Adrian Martinez walks onto the field Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/20/2018- Nebraska’s Adrian Martinez runs the ball against Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska defeated Minnesota 53-28. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

EVANSTON, ILL. – 10/13/2018- Nebraska’s Scott Frost (center) argues with a referee over a defensive penalty call in the fourth quarter against Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

EVANSTON, ILL. – 10/13/2018- Nebraska’s Scott Frost walks off the field after attending to Luke Gifford during an injury timeout against Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, during the second half at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

EVANSTON, ILL. – 10/13/2018- Nebraska fans react to Nebraska’s Barret Pickering missing a field goal against Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, during the second quarter at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/20/2018- Nebraska baton twirler Hannah Kollmann warms up along the sideline before taking the field for a pregame performance Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska defeated Minnesota 53-28. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/20/2018- Nebraska’s Adrian Martinez (right) runs into the end-zone for a touchdown against Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/20/2018- Nebraska fans sit in the afternoon sun during a game against Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, during the first half at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/20/2018- Nebraska against Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska defeated Minnesota 53-28. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/20/2018- Balloons fly through the air after Nebraska’s first touchdown against Minnesota, made by Devine Ozigbo on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Nebraska defeated Minnesota 53-28. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/26/2018- Southeast trombone player Keaton Peters wears a shark costumer during their halftime performance Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, during the first-round Class A playoff game at Seacrest Field. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

NEBRASKA CITY, NEB. – 10/04/2018- Omaha Gross Catholic’s Mackenna Sidzyik takes the plate on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, against Norris during the District B-2 tournament at the Nebraska City Softball Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/06/2018- Third-grader Zach Scholtes leads his heat during the 17th annual Pumpkin Run on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Seacrest Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/24/2018- A Nebraska corner kick slips out of Michigan State goalkeeper Reilley Ott grasp Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at Hibner Stadium. Nebraska defeated Michigan State 2-0. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/18/2018- Lincoln East’s Alexandra Lemke prepares to set the ball against Lincoln Southwest on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Lincoln East. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 10/10/2018- Papillion-La Vista’s Ethan Neil rallies with Lincoln Southeast’s Jack Bergmeyer as they compete for the Class A #1 Singles title Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at the Koch Tennis Center. Neil claimed the title. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/26/2018- Southwest’s Chase Rinne (8) breaks up a pass as Southeast’s Devin Trumbley (left) and Austin Rutledge (14) go up for the catch Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, during the first-round Class A playoff game at Seacrest Field. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/26/2018- Southeast’s Grant Detlefsen (43) runs around the field celebrating the Knight’s 14-10 win over the Southwest Silverhawks on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, during the first-round Class A playoff game at Seacrest Field. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/05/2018- Tyler Szalkowski of State Champs perform Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/05/2018- Fans dance to music by Machine Gun Kelly on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/05/2018- Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy performs Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

CERESCO, NEB. – 10/23/2018- A farmer harvests under an almost full moon Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, east of Ceresco, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/24/2018- Kruz Wilson dressed as Nemo wanders through tall grass during Halloween in the Haymarket on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at Iron Horse Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/18/2018- Milo Wragge, 4, plays in a make shift fort during a volleyball game featuring Lincoln East against Lincoln Southwest on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Lincoln East. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/23/2018- Starr’s grilled cheese with chips and soup Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at ChezSoDo. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 10/24/2018- Children and parents celebrate Halloween in the Haymarket with free candy, games and costumes Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, at Iron Horse Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

September in photos

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/26/2018- Arlyn Copley (left) and his wife Sheila race up an incline following physical therapy Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/26/2018- Sheila Copley learns how to disassemble her wheelchair to be stowed in her car while driving during physical therapy Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/26/2018- Arlyn Copley bats a beachball back to his wife Sheila (not pictured) during physical therapy Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Dave Bieber, 95, and wife Arlene, 85, dance together Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, at Ozone Lounge in Omaha, Nebraska. The two have been married 66 years. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/26/2018- SheilaCopley and physical therapist Janelle Hansen toss a beachball back-and-forth with Arlyn Copley and physical therapist Matt Ulmer Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Charlie the raccoon a household pet at the Klabenes residence is walked in the front yard by Valerie Klabenes (not pictured) Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Valparaiso. The Saunders County Sheriff Department and Nebraska Game and Parks came to pick up Charlie for euthanization after he bit a child. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/26/2018- Arlyn Copley (center right) and physical therapist Matt Ulmer walk through the therapy room as Sheila Copley (center right) and physical therapist Janelle Hansen disassemble her wheelchair Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Charlie the raccoon climbs on Valerie Klabenes as high schoolers look on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Klabenes’s home in Valparaiso. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/26/2018- Arlyn Copley wears a bracelet made by his daughter during physical therapy Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. Ava, 8, made him the bracelet during her first visit to her parents in the hospital. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Matt Klabenes and Valerie Klabenes pose for a portrait with their pets, Pete a blue heeler and Charlie the raccoon Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Klabenes’s home in Valparaiso. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost watches warmups. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Fans watch storms roll through during a weather delay at Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Conservation Officer Mike Luben (left) looks at Charlie the raccoon after the Klabenes family said their goodbyes Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at their home in Valparaiso. Charlie was taken by Nebraska Game and Parks for euthanization after he bit a child. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Nebraska fans, from left, Zach Ramold, Jason Peterson, Colin Lamb and Clint Lacks take a shot ski prior to the game. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez warms up prior to the game. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska fans don ponchos as it begins to rain following the kickoff and weather delay off the Husker’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Jace Bader pets Charlie on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Klabenes’s home in Valparaiso prior to the arrival of Saunders County Sheriff Department and Nebraska Game and Parks. Charlie was picked up for euthanization after he bit a child. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Valerie Klabenes consoles her daughter Hailer Witt, as Alexis Bader, left, and Matt Klabenes, right, watch as Nebraska Game and Parks drive off with family pet, Charlie the raccoon Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, in Valparaiso. Charlie was taken by Nebraska Game and Parks for euthanization after he bit a child. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

VALPARAISO, NEB. – 09/27/2018- Jace Bader and Valerie Klabenes pet Charlie for the last time Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Klabenes’s home in Valparaiso. Charlie was taken by Nebraska Game and Parks for euthanization after he bit a child. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Runners take off at the 38th annual Corporate Cup on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Aksarben Village in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Players from the Silverbacks, a fifth-grade tackle select football team, play catch in the parking lot prior to a Lincoln High against Omaha Central game Thursday at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Nebraska head coach John Cook , center, talks with his team after the first set against Creighton on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton’s Brittany Witt serves against Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton’s Jaali Winters winces as she pushes herself off the floor in the third set against Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Westside’s Brody Alvarez runs onto the field with the American Flag on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, to take on Lincoln Southeast at Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Nebraska’s volleyball team celebrates winning set one against Michigan on Thursday at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

A football spectator approaches the stadium for a game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, featuring Roncalli against Ralston at Ralston High School, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Lincoln High cheerleaders lead the team to the field prior to a game against Omaha Central on Thursday at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins tries to distract Michigan late in the second set Thursday at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke makes a kill during the fifth set to keep the lead over No. 14 Creighton on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke bumps the ball during the fourth set against Michigan on Thursday at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Creighton’s Jaali Winters serves during the fifth set against No. 7 Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A referee lays out the general rules prior to the start of week three play featuring Lincoln Southeast against Omaha Westside on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska’s Megan Miller serves against Creighton in the third set Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke makes a kill against Michigan’s Cori Crocker (16) and MacKenzi Welsh during the first set Thursday at the Devaney Center. Foecke led the team with 21 kills. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

Lincoln Southeast quarterback (12) is sacked by Westside’s Loren Wait during the first half Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke, left, and Lauren Stivrins, center, celebrate scoring a point against Creighton on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Linda Jewell, center, walks up a hill with her grandson Michael Looms, left, and personal trainer William Roden during the 38th annual Corporate Cup on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, at Aksarben Village in Omaha, Nebraska. Jewell has been living with COPD, and has made it a goal to walk this race to raise awareness for the disease. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

SYRACUSE, NEB. – 09/19/2018- Syracuse senior volleyball players, from left, Meredith Clark, Brooke Snyder and Brooklyn Nordhues pose for a portrait Wednesday at Syracuse Middle School.

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Omaha Central quarterback Abraham Hopkins III is sacked by Lincoln High’s Ethan Bruha (50) during the first quarter Thursday at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Nebraska’s Lauren Stivrins (center) celebrates a point during the second set against Michigan on Thursday at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

The Creighton student section is skeptical about a referee’s decision during the second set against Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Lightning strikes as fans line up for concessions during a weather delay at Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton’s Jaela Zimmerman, 7, celebrates scoring a point against Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A group of children gather around Ralston High School’s ram mascot prior to a game featuring Roncalli against Ralston on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Ralston High School, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

LINCOLN, NEB. – 09/21/2018- Michigan’s Sydney Wetterstrom celebrates winning set number two against Nebraska on Thursday at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star Sydney Wetterstrom

Roncalli’s Jack Dotzler, right, scores a touchdown in the first quarter against Ralston on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Ralston High School, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska’s Kenzie Maloney returns a serve by Creighton on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

August in Photos

Phil Rivera commutes home from Greenstreet Cycles in Papillion on various trails and surface streets Tuesday, August 7, 2018, to his home in Omaha. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A large group begins their 6 mile journey down the Elkhorn River on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, during a float trip with Tubing & Adventures at Graske Crossing in Waterloo, Nebraska. The Papio Missouri River Natural Resources District closed river access sites earlier this summer because of high water levels, and caused Tubing & Adventures to have to cancel over 8,000 reservations. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Children from Carrie’s Christian Love Daycare play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nate Hall of 3 Timber Studio carves an eagle out of a Pin Oak stump Tuesday, August 7, 2018, outside the Veterans Club in Wahoo, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Scott Frost talks about the high expectations he has for Nebraska Football prior to the start of the fall preseason camp Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Students involved with Step Up Omaha make their way to the Legislative Chamber to present ideas to improve neighborhoods throughout Omaha on Monday, August 6, 2018, at City Hall in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Daevyante Dyer, from left, Cynthia Chambers and O’shae Dyer look around the new mobile wifi bus as Kymani Dyer, front left, signs up for an account Monday, August 6, 2018, during Kennedy Elementary’s back-to-school night in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A new replica of the Korea-Vietnam Peace Memorial, originally created by artist Jim Keith awaits its unveiling Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Ride captain with Patriot Guard Riders Mike Hendrick uses his bodyweight to plant a flag in the ground Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Harley Sanwick, president of the Veterans Air Field, and who served near Phan Thiet in Vietnam, salutes the flag during the singing of the National Anthem on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, during the dedication of a new Korea-Vietnam Peace Memorial at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Veterans, family and community members gather to get a glimpse of the newly unveiled replica of the Korea-Vietnam Peace Memorial, originally created by artist Jim Keith on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A general view of O’Neill Ventures on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in O’Neill, Nebraska. ICE raided several businesses on Wednesday in the area. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A view of the grain elevator at Herd Co. on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in Bartlett, Nebraska. The facility was raided by ICE on Wednesday. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Lilly Thompson and Hannah Alden carry a donation of supplies into a safe haven at the First United Methodist Church on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in O’Neill, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Children play close to their mothers Thursday, August 9, 2018, at Iglesia Evangelica Bethania Pentecoste in O’Neill, Nebraska. The mothers were released from Grand Island late Wednesday night after being detained for a portion of the day. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Traffic flows in downtown O’Neill on Thursday, August 9, 2018. ICE raided several businesses on Wednesday in the area. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Amnesty International state death penalty abolition coordinator for Nebraska Christy Hargesheimer holds a cross created by Marylyn Felion on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska, following the execution of Carey Dean Moore. Felion was the spiritual advisor to the last Nebraska inmate to be executed, Robert E. Williams, in 1997. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska senator Patty Pansing Brooks, center, descends the front steps of the capitol to share her sadness and call to action following the execution of Carey Dean Moore on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Moore became the first inmate put to death since 1997, and the first using lethal injection to carry out Nebraska’s ultimate penalty. He was executed for the 1979 slayings of Omaha cabdrivers Reuel Van Ness and Maynard Helgeland. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mike McMahon clutches his address to an anti-death penalty crowd gathered outside the Nebraska State Capitol on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska, following the execution of Carey Dean Moore. Moore became the first inmate put to death since 1997, and the first using lethal injection to carry out Nebraska’s ultimate penalty. He was executed for the 1979 slayings of Omaha cabdrivers Reuel Van Ness and Maynard Helgeland. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A crowd gathers outside the Nebraska State Capitol on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska, following the execution of Carey Dean Moore. Moore became the first inmate put to death since 1997, and the first using lethal injection to carry out Nebraska’s ultimate penalty. He was executed for the 1979 slayings of Omaha cabdrivers Reuel Van Ness and Maynard Helgeland. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

An anti-death penalty protestor stands in a crowd gathered outside the Nebraska State Capitol on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska, following the execution of Carey Dean Moore. Moore became the first inmate put to death since 1997, and the first using lethal injection to carry out Nebraska’s ultimate penalty. He was executed for the 1979 slayings of Omaha cabdrivers Reuel Van Ness and Maynard Helgeland. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Tire tracks weave their way through a mixture of sand and dirt as TD Ameritrade Park is regraded Thursday, August 16, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. The sod, which will be laid in about a week is being replaced after 8 years of use. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A employee from Bush Sports Turf smoothes out a mixture of sand and dirt at TD Ameritrade Park on Thursday, August 16, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. Bush Sports Turf, a company based out of Milan, Illinois, has worked on fields from high school to professional level and in a wide range of sports. The sod is being replaced after 8 years of use. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

OPS Superintendent Cheryl Logan, right, eats lunch with kindergarteners at Field Club Elementary on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Kindergartener Eliana Muchuca carries her tray through the lunch line for the first time this school year at Field Club Elementary on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

OPS Superintendent Cheryl Logan, left, watches as kindergartners go through the lunch line for the first time at Field Club Elementary on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

OPS Superintendent Cheryl Logan ties a shoe in the hallway as kindergarteners make their way from the cafeteria to their classroom on the first day of school Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Field Club Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A bunch of hops hang on the vine Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Hop Yard in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Derek Gloe, left, talks with Annette Wiles about the game plan for harvesting hops Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Hop Yard in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Eric Fairchild, left, and Johnny Ramirez, right, feed hops into a stripper Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Hop Yard in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Derek Christiansen picks out bad hops, as they wiz by, on a conveyer belt Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Hop Yard in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Alanna Reeves picks out bad hops before they go to the dryer to decrease the moisture content Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Hop Yard in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Combines and tractors pulling grain carts harvest corn Thursday, August 30, 2018, near 6th Street and Oak Hill Road in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDFans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Shannon Quinn flies through the air on a paramotor Wednesday, August 29, 2018, near Lawrence Youngman Lake in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton Prep’s Jackson Bartling is tackled on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton Prep’s Alex Bullock runs onto the field in celebration after defeating Omaha North 12 to 7 on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Creighton Prep cheers after a carry by Luke Sims that put the team inside the five yard line during the fourth quarter Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Kinnick Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A general view of the Devaney Center as No. 2 Nebraska volleyball opens the season against no. 7 ranked Florida on Friday, August 24, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska’s Mikaela Foecke serves against Florida on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Florida’s Thayer Hall makes a kill against Nebraska’s Callie Schwarzenbach, left, and Nicklin Hames on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hall lead Florida in kills with 20. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska’s Kenzie Maloney bumps the ball Friday, August 24, 2018, in a match against Florida at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska’s Callie Schwarzenbach spikes the ball against Florida’s Rachael Kramer on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Nebraska teammates embrace Megan Miller, left, after she aced a serve in the third set allowing Nebraska to stay alive for a fourth set before falling to Florida on Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Fans reach for autographs from Chicago Cubs all-star Kris Bryant, left, and triple A Iowa’s Mike Freeman as they enter the field to take on the Omaha Storm Chasers on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Chicago Cubs all-star Kris Bryant playing for triple-A Iowa rounds third to score against the Omaha Storm Chasers in the top of the fourth inning Monday, August 27, 2018, at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Chicago Cubs all-star Kris Bryant exits the field in the seventh inning while playing for triple-A Iowa against the Omaha Storm Chasers on Monday, August 27, 2018, at Werner Park in Papillion, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

The Big Red Alumni Band plays for tailgaters prior to Nebraska’s opening game against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Matt Barks, left, plays a game of ladder toss on a larger than life set of ladders created by Brian Heine, center right, prior to Nebraska’s opening game against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD Fans mill around during a weather delay during Nebraska’s season opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

July in photos

The DJs Dugout West baseball team warms up prior to their game against Gretna Post 216 on Saturday, July, 28, 2018, during opening day of the Class A American Legion state tournament at Legion Field in Elkhorn. DJs Dugout West won 2 to 0. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

DJs Dugout West pitcher Cade Povich prays before taking the mound against Gretna Post 216 on Saturday, July, 28, 2018, during opening day of the Class A American Legion state tournament at Legion Field in Elkhorn. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Gretna third baseman Blake Grimm, left, tags out DJs Dugout West’s Noah Hammond in the sixth inning Saturday, July, 28, 2018, during opening day of the Class A American Legion state tournament at Legion Field in Elkhorn. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Gretna’s Caleb French snags the ball and makes the play at first Saturday, July, 28, 2018, during opening day of the Class A American Legion state tournament at Legion Field in Elkhorn. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oliver Henderson takes a break during baseball practice Monday, July, 16, 2018, at a team practice with his PACE team, the Brown Park Gauchos in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oliver Henderson practices batting Monday, July, 16, 2018, at a team practice with his PACE team, the Brown Park Gauchos in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oliver Henderson, left, zooms down a driveway as his mom, Nora Henderson, steadies his little brother Miles on Tuesday, July, 17, 2018, at their home in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oliver Henderson, center, waits for his turn in the lineup during a game Thursday, July, 19, 2018, at Christie Heights in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oliver Henderson, center, runs up to the plate during a game Thursday, July, 19, 2018, at Christie Heights in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oliver Henderson, center, gets an ice cream snack from his coach Josh Kelley, right, after a game Wednesday, July, 19, 2018, at Christie Heights in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Stacy Winters works out Friday, July, 20, 2018, at iThink Fit Gym in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Stacy Winters lifts weights as part of a circuit workout Friday, July, 20, 2018, at iThink Fit Gym in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Stacy Winters pushes a tire back and forth with is workout partner Friday, July, 20, 2018, at iThink Fit Gym in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Katie Pufahl, center, works out with her two children, from left, Max, 9 months, and Millie, 2, during a baby bootcamp class Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Lake Zorinsky Park in Omaha, Nebraska. Millie often mimics the workout moves during the class, and she counts out the reps with the women as they workout. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Katie Pufahl works out with her two children, not pictured, Millie, 2, and Max, 9 months, during a baby bootcamp class Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Lake Zorinsky in Omaha, Nebraska. Pufahl said that she enjoys coming to this class because it’s like working out with friends. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mitchell Tibbitts, a tow truck driver for Arrow Towing Company, backs up his truck to load a pickup truck and a sedan that had been involved in an accident at the intersection of Military Avenue and 72nd Street on Monday, July 2, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mitchell Tibbitts, a tow truck driver for Arrow Towing Company, sweeps up debris from an accident at the intersection of Military Avenue and 72nd Street on Monday, July 2, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mitchell Tibbitts, a tow truck driver for Arrow Towing Company, loads an abandoned Pontiac G6 onto his truck to take to the impound lot Thursday, July 5, 2018, in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Members of the University of Michigan solar car team, from left, Vignesh Jagathese, Sam Fontes and Noah Bearman ponder where to move their car to make some quick changes Friday, July, 13, 2018, prior to the start of the American Solar Challenge at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

University of Michigan’s Filip Platek removes a wheel covering after finding out some of the bolts on the car were illegal for competition Friday, July, 13, 2018, during a kickoff event for the American Solar Challenge at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Cal Berkley senior Andrew Dong, left, helps remove the top of the team’s solar car in order to set up the battery for the kickoff of the American Solar Challenge on Friday, July, 13, 2018, at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Pit Boss Muneeb Siddique, a recent graduate of Cal Berkley, helps set up the charging battery for the kickoff of the American Solar Challenge Friday, July, 13, 2018, at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Visitor Center in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Kari Flynn, center, of Bowie, Maryland holds James Flynn, 2, as she points out skylights in the ceiling of the new glamping cabins Wednesday, July, 11, 2018, at Platte River State Park in Louisville, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Children play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Protestors hold anti-death penalty signs Monday, July, 9, 2018, in front of the Nebraska Governor’s Mansion in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Marylyn Felion, looks towards the Nebraska Governor’s Mansion as a group of people exit the property, during a protest against the death penalty Monday, July, 9, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Felion was Robert Williams’s spiritual advisor while he was on death row, and accompanied him to the death chamber. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Students from Nelson Mandela Elementary School react to a cool chip shot hit by Michael Herbert during a youth clinic prior to the Pinnacle Bank Championship at Indian Creek Golf Club on Tuesday, July, 17, 2018, in Elkhorn, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Cousins, from left, Kesaun Dupree, 6, Tyrell Sullivan, 13, and Tyvaughan Jefferson, 12, play outside Monday, July 2, 2018, at their Grandmother’s house in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Wahoo Rodeo Friday, July, 20, 2018. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Wahoo Rodeo Friday, July, 20, 2018. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Clean Slate Food Co. KAYLA WOLFChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Clean Slate Food Co. KAYLA WOLFChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Clean Slate Food Co. KAYLA WOLFChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Wes Whitten poses for a portrait in the procedure room of the Nebraska Pain Institute on Monday, July, 9, 2018, in Lincoln, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Dave’s Drive-In Liquor Owner Jeff Rise poses for a portrait Tuesday, July, 31, 2018, at Dave’s Drive-In Liquor in Fremont, Nebraska. Money raised from the used books Rise sells at the liquor store go to the Keene Memorial Library. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALDChildren play in the fountain at Walnut Hill Park on Wednesday, August, 1, 2018, in the Walnut Hill neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

June in photos

STORY INTRO:Shawn Brokemond, a retired Bay Area kindergarten teacher wears many hats. Following her retirement she started a parent coaching business, personal trains a number of clients, trains for triathlons herself and makes sure to take her granddaughter Nikiah on many adventures. Brokemond grew up in Gary, Indiana, where at 17 she gave birth to her son Josh. “I went to a catholic school and we hid a lot from out parents.” Brokemond had the support of her mom and dad in raising Josh, but also in that they wanted her to finish high school and go to college. She attended college at Purdue University for three years, making the 5 hour bus trip home almost every weekend to see her son Josh, who was cared for by her parents. ÒI donÕt think they wanted my life to be altered by having a child, so they offered to take care of him,” said Brokemond. “But it was really hard to be separated from him.” Before her senior year at Purdue, Brokemond changed her major, transferred to DePaul and moved her and her son to the city of Chicago. Immediately after graduating, Brokemond moved to San Francisco with Dan Hennage, her then boyfriend, and current husband. Dan was a childhood friend that had moved away from Gary, Indiana when his parents had divorced, but the two had stayed in touch. Hennage visited Brokemond on weekends in college to watch Josh and give Brokemond time to herself or time to hangout with friends. “He is just a really great guy,” said Brokemond of Hennage. The two have lived in the Bay Area for over 25 years and make an effort to take their granddaughter Nikiah Brokemond on fun adventures whenever she is at their house. Nikiah loves to code and Brokemond and Hennage volunteer with Black Girls Code, a group that Nikiah is involved in. Brokemond personal trains a group of young women who are on probation and also keeps a garbage bag to pick up trash people have thrown on the side of the road. “A few years ago Dan and I noticed an increase in garbage in our favorite places to run and hike, so we decided we could do something about it by picking it up ourselves instead of just complaining,” said Brokemond. CAPTION: Shawn Brokemond ascends the hill leading to her house in Mill Valley on Monday, June 5, 2018, during a hill repeat workout. Brokemond, 50, trains for triathlons and rotates through daily workouts in each of the disciplines: swimming, biking and running.

During an early morning cycling class, instructor Gardie Jackson (foreground) barks orders at class participants (from left) Shawn Brokemond, Jason Hann and Natalie Jackson on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Five Points Fitness in Corte Madera. “She is one of the best role models around,” Gardie Jackson said. “You are bound to see some magic, following her around.”

Shawn Brokemond wipes sweat from her face during the high intensity 90-minute cycling class Monday, June 4, 2018, at Five Points Fitness in Corte Madera. In addition to training for triathlons, Brokemond also mountain climbs with her husband Dan Hennage. This week the two are taking a trip to summit Mount Shasta and snowboard their way down.

A faint reflection of Shawn Brokemond (right) glistens off of a plexiglass viewing window at the Strawberry Recreation District Pool on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Brokemond met a friend at the pool to give her some pointers to improve her swim stroke.

Shawn Brokemond takes a deep breath before getting into the pool Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Strawberry Recreation District. Brokemond swam 5,000 meters during a workout in the morning, but offered to give a friend some pointers in the afternoon.

Shawn Brokemond demonstrates to Aoife McArdle (foreground) how to pull your arm through the water while completing the freestyle stroke Sunday, June 3, 2018, at the Strawberry Recreation District.

Shawn Brokemond helps her 85 year-old neighbor Ginette Davis stretch during a training session on Monday, June 4, 2018, at Brokemond’s home gym in Mill Valley.

During a car ride back from school Shawn Brokemond’s granddaughter Nikiah Brokemond, 12, complains that she wants to skip the “adventure” Shawn and Dan planned for the evening Monday, June 4, 2018. “We like to plan adventures for Nikiah when she’s with us so she experiences more of the world,” said Shawn Brokemond.

Shawn Brokemond (right) watches as her granddaughter Nikiah Brokemond, 12, films the bone of a whale that had washed up on the shore a few weeks prior Monday, June 4, 2018, at Tennessee Beach. “I think it looks like a squished pumpkin,” narrated Nikiah, as she filmed. “Comment what you think it looks like below.”

Shawn Brokemond and her granddaughter Nikiah giggle as Nikiah shares stories about her day at school Monday, June 4, 2018, at the Brokemond home in Mill Valley.

Shawn Brokemond combs Nikiah’s hair and ties it back in a loose bun Monday, June 4, 2018, before putting Nikiah to bed at their home in Mill Valley.

Nikiah kisses Shawn’s forehead after being tucked in for the night Monday, June 4, 2018, at their home in Mill Valley.

Douglas Davis, a veteran employee at Britex Fabrics helps a client find fabric for making a bed spread Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Twenty-seven years ago Davis entered the fabric store to buy fabric for a pair of pants he was going to sew. The store had a hiring sign in the window, he applied, interviewed and got the job that day. “The meaning of life is to create,” said Davis. “That’s the first thing God did after all.” When Davis was 15 years old his grandma taught him how to sew. “She saw something in me, and pulled it out through sewing,” mused Davis. The process of helping clients flesh out the vision in their head, to find the right color and texture to make a garment is what has driven Davis to get up every morning and come to work. He still has the pants he made from the fabric he bought at his first trip to Britex Fabrics, and they still fit.

Cole Palensky, right, talks with classmate Andrew Sprague during a master class on jazz saxophone Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Cole Palensky, center, plays the tenor saxophone during a summer jazz band camp ensemble rehearsal Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Cole Palensky, center, walks down the hall with classmate Andrew Sprague, left, after finishing a jazz band ensemble rehearsal Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Andrew Sprague, left, and Spencer Banister laugh as Cole Palensky, far right, opens a hamburger with a joke written on the wrapper Wednesday, June 13, 2018, after lunch at a jazz band camp at the University of Nebraska- Omaha. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Kasten Green, 17, of Platte City, Missouri, creates chalk drawing prior to game eleven of the College World Series on Friday, June 22, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mitchell Cutcher of Omaha asks Florida pitcher Michael Byrne (17) for an autograph as the team takes the field Friday, June 15, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Texas pitcher and infielder Parker Joe Robinson warms up for practice Friday, June 15, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Texas Tech head coach Tim Tadlock, back left, talks with Michael Davis, center left, as the team walks off the field Friday, June 15, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

The grounds crew covers the field during a lightening delay in the elimination game between Oregon State and Washington State elimination game Monday, June 18, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mississippi State fans take photos with Bully the Bulldog prior to game eleven of the College World Series on Friday, June 22, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Whitney Weeks of Omaha fills a pool with balls for his son to play in while tailgating prior to game eleven of the College World Series on Friday, June 22, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. Weeks is an avid Husker tailgater and wants to instill the love of tailgating in his son, Connor Weeks, 2, (not pictured) at an early age. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Isaac Lunsford, 10, of White Hall, Arkansas, places a rally cap on the statue in front of TD Ameritrade Park prior to game one of the CWS Title Series on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mississippi State takes on Oregon State in game eleven of the College World Series on Friday, June 22, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

The Arkansas baseball team lines up for the National Anthem during game two of the CWS Title Series on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Washington’s Alex Hardy (51) warms up in the bullpen prior to resuming after a four plus hour rain delay that occurred in the top of the sixth inning during game five of the College Word Series against Oregon State at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska, Monday, June 18, 2018. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oregon State’s Cadyn Grenier misses a throw from the pitcher on a leadoff by Washington State’s Nick Kahle on Monday, June 18, 2018, during the third inning at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Arkansas starting pitcher Blaine Knight throws against Oregon State in the bottom of the third inning of the first game of the College World Series title series Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mississippi State takes on Oregon State in game eleven of the College World Series on Friday, June 22, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Mississippi State takes on Oregon State in game eleven of the College World Series on Friday, June 22, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Arkansas takes on Oregon State in game three of the CWS Title Series on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Arkansas takes on Oregon State in game three of the CWS Title Series on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Arkansas takes on Oregon State in game three of the CWS Title Series on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Oregon State alum Lew Johnson of Bend, Oregon, hoists a beaver flag into the air after Oregon State defeated Washington State 14 to 5 on Monday, June 18, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Arkansas fans call the hog in the top of the sixth inning during game two of the CWS Title Series on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Fan tailgate prior to the Oregon State vs Washington State elimination game Monday, June 18, 2018, at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

Keith Nielsen, left, and Gayle Bailey dance as Bostyx play covers from Boston and Styx during the Metro Credit Union Celebrates America Concert and Fireworks Show on Friday, June 29, 2018, a free annual concert at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

A group of Somali women show off the henna designs on their hands Monday, June 18, 2018, at Somali Community Service Inc. in Omaha, Neb. In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which began on June 15, the woman had their hands and feet adorned with elaborate henna designs. KAYLA WOLF/THE WORLD-HERALD

May in Photos

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/03/2018 – Lincoln Southeast goalkeeper Ashley Davis celebrates scoring the winning goal in the shootout against Norfolk during the A-2 girls district final Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Seacrest Field. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/04/2018 – Omaha Burke goalkeeper Holli Knudsen punches the ball away from the goal following a corner kick by Lincoln Southwest on Friday, May 4, 2018, during the A-4 girls district final at Seacrest Field. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/04/2018 – Maryland’s Taylor Wright steals third base during the sixth inning Friday, May 4, 2018, at Haymarket Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star Maryland

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/04/2018 – Nebraska vs. Maryland baseball on Friday, May 4, 2018, at Haymarket Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/05/2018 – The first heat of children to run, the boys 5th and 6th grade heat, take off at the start line of the 31st KFRX Mayor’s Run on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the State Capitol to kick off the Lincoln Marathon weekend. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/05/2018 – Partents and siblings watch as the third and fourth grade girls start their one mile race around the Capitol Building during the 31st KFRX Mayor’s Run on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the State Capitol to kick off the Lincoln Marathon weekend. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

TECUMSEH, NEB. – 05/10/2018 – A Lincoln Lutheran runner pumps his fist following their state qualifying win of the boys 4×100 meter relay during the C-1 District Track meet Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Johnson County Central High School in Tecumseh, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

TECUMSEH, NEB. – 05/10/2018 – State qualifier in the boys 1600 meter run, Holden Ruse (7) is congratulated by teammates during the C-1 District Track meet Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Johnson County Central High School in Tecumseh, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

TECUMSEH, NEB. – 05/10/2018 – Johnson County Central’s Aleisha McDonald collapses at the finish line of the girls 800 meter run during the C-1 District Track meet on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Johnson County Central High School in Tecumseh, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/11/2018 – Indiana’s Jeremy Houston (left) keeps his eye on the ball as teammate Drew Ashley (right) trips over his own feet during his attempt to field the ball Friday, May 11, 2018, at Haymarket Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/12/2018 – Omaha Westside goalkeeper Griffin Trude (top) lands on Lincoln Southwest’s Evan Miller as he stops a goal Saturday, May 12, 2018, during the Class A boys state soccer semifinals at Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/12/2018 – Omaha Westside goalkeeper Griffin Trude celebrates a stop on goal that allowed Westside to win the game Saturday, May 12, 2018, during the Class A boys state soccer semifinals at Creighton University’s Morrison Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/13/2018 – Indiana’s Logan Kaletha (center) makes a catch as other fielders rush to the ball Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Haymarket Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/13/2018 – The grounds crew maintains the field during the fifth inning Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Haymarket Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/13/2018 – Nebraska’s Jake Hohensee celebrates closing out the ninth inning with a strikeout Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Haymarket Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/14/2018 – Lincoln East’s Connor Vandewege hits an approach shot on the sixth hole during the district golf tournament Monday, May 14, 2018, at Highlands Golf Course. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/18/2018 – Lincoln East’s Madison Muma stares in a mixture of disbelief and exhaustion at her teammates after anchoring the 3200 meter relay and breaking the state record Friday, May 18, 2018, during the state track meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. Lincoln East ran 9 minutes 12.7 seconds to break the previous record of 9 minutes 18.36 seconds. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/18/2018 – Pius X’s Kose Kose competes in the Class A boys high jump during the state track meet Friday, May 18, 2018, at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/18/2018 – Lincoln Southwest’s Danielle Rinn competes in the 3200 meter run Friday, May 18, 2018, during the state track meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. Rinn placed third overall. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/18/2018 – Lincoln High’s Samuel Joseph writhes in pain after rolling his ankle while competing in the second flight of the Class A boys triple jump Friday, May 18, 2018, during the state track meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/18/2018 – Lincoln High’s Dauntavis Lawrence wins the Class A boys triple jump Friday, May 18, 2018, during the state meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/19/2018 – Lincoln East’s Madi Muma and Lincoln Southwest’s Carson Fischer battle each other for the girls 800 meter run title Saturday, May 19, 2018, during the State Track Meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. Muma edged out Fischer by 4 hundredths of a second. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/19/2018 – Lincoln East’s Madi Muma and Lincoln Southwest’s Carson Fischer fall to the ground after competing in the girls 800 meter run title Saturday, May 19, 2018, during the State Track Meet at Omaha Burke Stadium. Muma edged out Fischer by 4 hundredths of a second.KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/19/2018 – Lincoln Southwest’s Caelyn Christiancy starts to cry after hugging coaches and family members after claiming the Class A girls 100 hurdle title during the State Track Meet Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/19/2018 – Boys Town’s Tijah Davis falls to the ground after being tripped up by a hurdle during the State Track Meet Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/19/2018 – Lincoln Lutheran’s Josie Puelz celebrates clearing 12 feet 2 inches to set the new Class C meet record during the State Track Meet Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 05/19/2018 – With Darius Luff holding the Class A state trophy, the Lincoln High Links parades around the track Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Omaha Burke Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 05/24/2018 – Athlete of the Year Kanon Koster poses for a photo Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Kearney High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/27/2018 – Lincoln High graduates listen to senior speakers during their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 27, 2018, at the Devaney Sports Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/20/2018 – Cousins (from front) Ta’raaj Coleman and Kashus Coleman play with the lego board in Lincoln High’s library media center on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Lincoln High School. The two are great nephews of Thomas Christie and were at Lincoln High with family for the community farewell to Christie. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/28/2018 – Friends (from left) Alpha Sesay, 6, and Edmond Somaowolo, 8, play on the playground Monday, May 28, 2018, at Neighbors Park. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/04/2018 – Leticia Meitzen (back right) dances with Isabella Lester, 7, (center) Friday, May 4, 2018, DelRay Ballroom. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/06/2018 – Team Captain Andrea Tarnick of the No Coast Derby Girls,Roller Derby directs practice Friday, April 6, 2018, at Abbott sports complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/06/2018 – Skaters from the No Coast Derby Girls team rotate in and out of practice games while others serve time on the bench for penalties called in the practice scrimmage Friday, April 6, 2018, at Abbott sports complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/06/2018 – No Coast Derby Girls skaters tangle their skates as the practice Friday, April 6, 2018, at Abbott sports complex their skates. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 05/24/2018 – Athlete of the Year Kanon Koster poses for a photo Thursday, May 24, 2018, at , Kearney High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/23/2018 – Kirah Houser, left, catches her breath Wednesday, May 23, 2018, while learning new footwork at a No Coast Derby Girls practice at the Ice Box.. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/23/2018 – The No Coast Derby Girls run through a practice bout near the end of their practice Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Ice Box. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/23/2018 – Nina Hjermstad, left, and Katelyn Farneth collide during a practice bout Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Ice Box. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/23/2018 – The No Coast Derby Girls close out their practice with a team chant Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Ice Box. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/23/2018 – The Hawaiian Porter from 5168 Brewing is pictured Wednesday, May 23, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/29/2018 – A crab leg, crawfish boil with corn, sausage and potatoes at Bourbon Street on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in the Railyard. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/29/2018 – Crawfish, crab leg, mussels and shrimp boiled with corn, sausage and potatoes at Bourbon Street on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in the Railyard. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 05/29/2018 – A hurricane made at Bourbon Street on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in the Railyard. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

April in photos

CRETE, NEB. – 04/01/2018 – Kenya Torres, 6, carries her sled back to the top of the hill Sunday, April 1, 2018, at College Heights Country Club in Crete, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

CRETE, NEB. – 04/01/2018 – Families sled at College Heights Country Club in Crete, Neb., on Sunday, April 1, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/13/2018 – Gabryella Casta–eda, 2, contemplates how to climb down from the top of the jungle gym Friday, April 13, 2018, at Union Plaza. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/22/2018 – Riders make their way around a track during Ride for Abbott Day, a fundraiser for Abbott Motocross Park on Sunday, April 22, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/15/2018 – Nebraska students throw colors at one another in celebration of the Holi, an Indian spring festival of colors Sunday, April 15, 2018, on the sand volleyball courts at Selleck Hall. The festival signifies the coming of Spring and the chance to shed your past and start anew. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/15/2018 – Nebraska student Roshan Bengali takes a moment to breath and get more colored powder during Holi celebrations Sunday, April 15, 2018, on the sand volleyball courts at Selleck Hall. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/15/2018 – Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. speaks during a peacemaking workshop hosted by the Lincoln Interfaith Peacemaking Coalition on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at First United Methodist Church. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/15/2018 – Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. speaks during a peacemaking workshop hosted by the Lincoln Interfaith Peacemaking Coalition on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at First United Methodist Church. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

SEWARD, NEB. – 04/22/2018 – Archbishop Christophe Pierre blesses the recent addition to St. Gregory the Great Seminary on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Seward, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

SEWARD, NEB. – 04/22/2018 – Skyler Woita, a first year seminarian, shoots hoops with his younger brother Marcus, 11, in the gymnasium at St. Gregory the Great Seminary on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Seward, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

SEWARD, NEB. – 04/22/2018 – Sister Elizabeth Agawa (left) and Sister Gemma Fernandez prepare slices of cake for the 20th anniversary celebration of St. Gregory the Great Seminary on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Seward, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/16/2018 – Following a ceremony for the new painted cover of the sweat lodge at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on Monday, April 16, 2018, inmates pack up materials. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/16/2018 – Kenneth Gilpin sings Monday, April 16, 2018, the new painted covering on the sweat lodge stands behind him at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/16/2018 – Drummers (from left) Coty Conn, Jason Tafolla, Miguel Tapia, Michael Sims, Ron Sun Bear and Jon Short Bull lead songs of thanks Monday, April 16, 2018, at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – Jeff Jones places protective plastic over photos and other Husker sports memorabilia outside of Memorial Stadium before the start of the Spring Game on Saturday, April 21, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – Children (from left) Anthony Antoindes, 7, and Bentley Waldman, 7, both of Lincoln climb on the statue of Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne on Saturday, April 21, 2018, before the start of the Spring Game at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – Nebraska Head Coach Scott Frost walks from the Hawks Championship Center to Memorial Stadium before the start of the Spring Game Saturday, April 21, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – Red team quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) makes a pass during the first half of the Spring Game Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – A packed stadium watches the first half of the Spring Game Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – Nebraska cheerleaders celebrate a red team touchdown during the first half of the Spring Game Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/21/2018 – Red ream Alex Davis makes an interception during the second quarter of the Spring Game Saturday, April 21, 2018, at Memorial Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/19/2018 – Fremont’s Lucas Arps leads down the straight away of the 400 meter dash during the Harold Scott Invite on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

WAVERLY, NEB. – 04/05/2018 – Crete’s Leroy Chao runs the 100 meter dash during the Waverly Invitational on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Waverly High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/26/2018 – Lincoln High’s Dauntavis Lawerence long jumps Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

WAVERLY, NEB. – 04/05/2018 – A tired two-miler walks on the infield as Waverly Middle Schoolers watch the Waverly Invitational on Thursday, April 5, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/19/2018 – Pius X’s Kose Kose clears 6 feet 2 inches during the Harold Scott Invite on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/26/2018 – North Star’s Jessica Gardner flies over the bar during competition Thursday, April 26, 2018, at Beechner Athletic Complex. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/12/2018 – Lincoln Southeast’s Devin Trumbley (3) and Jaxson Johnson (12) hook arms after Trumbley scored the tie-breaking run in the bottom of the sixth inning on Thursday, April 12, 2018, in the Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal game at Sherman Field. Lincoln Southeast defeated North Star 4 to 3. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/20/2018 – Millard South’s Drew Gilin safely steals second as Norris’s Austin Schultz (23) and Cade Argo (right) try to avoid a collision and miss a wild throw from home plate Friday, April 20, 2018, at Sherman Field. Millard South defeated Norris 3 to 1. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/30/2018 – Lincoln Southeast’s Southeast’s Kira Kalnins trips over Omaha Bryan goalie Nyamal Lew as Southeast forward Ally Hall (back center) keeps and eye on the ball and Omaha Bryan defender Miriam Bolanos Rubio (left) attempts to block the following shot during the first half of the A-2 girls district semifinal Monday, April 30, 2018, at Seacrest Field. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/27/2018 – Former Nebraska pitcher Shane Komine throws the first pitch as his sons Kingston (left) and Benjamin watch Friday, April 27, 2018, at Haymarket Park . KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/27/2018 – Nebraska pitcher Matt Waldron throws during the first inning Friday, April 27, 2018, at Haymarket Park . KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/29/2018 – Wisconsin’s Heather Rudnicki rounds third to score on an RBI single by Gabby Scherle in the third inning Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Bowling Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Huskers 11 to 2 in six innings. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/27/2018 – Nebraska’s Taylor Otte misses a homer hit by Wisconsin’s Taylor Johnson on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Bowlin Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/29/2018 – Wisconsin’s Gabby Scherle (22) catches a fly ball Sunday, April 28, 2018, at Bowlin Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Huskers 11 to 2 in six innings. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/29/2018 – Nebraska catcher Bri Cassidy catches a late throw to the plate as Wisconsin’s Taylor Johnson steals home Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Bowlin Stadium. The Badgers defeated the Huskers 11 to 2 in six innings. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 04/27/2018 – A bouncing grounder slips through the legs of Nevada pitcher Jake Jackson on Friday, April 27, 2018, at Haymarket Park . KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 04/28/2018 – Nebraska-Kearney baseball players (from left) Brandon Hernandez, Brett Young and Alex Achtermann stand for the National Anthem before playing Pittsburgh State on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Memorial Field in Kearney, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 04/28/2018 – A pitch from Nebraska-Kearney’s Josh Cooper hangs in the air Saturday, April 28, 2018, against Pittsburgh State at Memorial Field in Kearney, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 04/28/2018 – Nebraska-Kearney head coach’s helmet rests in the dugout Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Memorial Field in Kearney, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 04/28/2018 – Nebraska-Kearney’s Eric Sandoz (22) a junior from Austin, Texas, lines up to be recognized as a member of the last baseball team to play for Kearney on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Memorial Field in Kearney, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

KEARNEY, NEB. – 04/28/2018 – Nebraska-Kearney head coach Damon Day sits in the dugout following a 16 to 4 win over Pittsburgh State during the program’s last home series Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Memorial Field in Kearney, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

March in Photos

GIBBON, NEB. – 03/17/2018 – Sandhill cranes leave their roosts on the Platte River at dawn Tom Sullivan Saturday, March 17, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

GIBBON, NEB. – 03/17/2018 – A crowd gathers to watch thousands of Sandhill cranes leave their roosts on the Platte River at dawn Saturday, March 17, 2018, near the Rowe Sanctuary in Gibbon, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

GIBBON, NEB. – 03/17/2018 – Sandhill cranes dance around a field Saturday, March 17, 2018, near Gibbon, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

GIBBON, NEB. – 03/17/2018 – Sandhill cranes fly from one field to another as they feed during the day Saturday, March 17, 2018, near Gibbon, Neb. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

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GIBBON, NEB. – 03/17/2018 – Minimal maintenance road near Gibbon, Nebraska on Saturday, March 17, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

GIBBON, NEB. – 03/17/2018 – Sandhill cranes feed in a pasture Saturday, March 17, 2018, near Gibbon, Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/18/2018 – Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald preaches Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/18/2018 – Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald (left) says a short prayer before Rev. Dr. Jimmy Shelbourn (center) and acolyte Emma Braswell lead worship Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/25/2018 – Serina Carter, 4, skips as she collects eggs at Jolly Beans Magic Castle’s Eggstravaganza on Sunday, March 25, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/05/2018 – Tim Oehring, a special education teacher, leads a group of third grade students to the library Monday, March 5, 2018, at Saratoga Elementary School. Oehring was nominated for the Thank You Teacher Awards. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/05/2018 – Yovana Aliaga Centon (center) speaks to a group gathered on the west steps of the Nebraska State Capitol on Monday, March 5, 2018, for a DACA vigil. Centon talked about her experience with DACA and all that it has allowed her to achieve. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/24/2018 – People look out to the Capitol’s north steps as the crowd grows during the March for our Lives on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Capitol. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/24/2018 – Alexis Lightner, 17, of Lincoln East High School holds up a sign as a crowd gathered at the Nebraska Union prior to the March for our Lives on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Capitol. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/24/2018 – One of the student organizers, Kira Taylore, 17, of Lincoln High School, gets the crowd engaged as the March for our Lives begins Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Nebraska Union. The march coincided with marches across the country. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/24/2018 – Jadyn Keller, 17, of Lincoln Northeast joins in a chant during the March for our Lives on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Capitol. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/24/2018 – Sophie Johnson, 11, poses with a sticker from the group organizers during the March for our Lives on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Capitol. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/24/2018 – Taylor Pierce, 13, of Crete Middle School poses for a portrait during March for our Lives on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Capitol. The march coincided with marches across the country. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

COLUMBUS, NEB. – 03/11/2018 – Cattle graze Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Brent Nyffeler’s farm. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/10/2018 – Ponca’s Dalton Tremayne (back) and Logan Kingsbury (front) fight for the ball with Hastings St. Cecelia’s Ashton Valentine during the first half of the Class C-2 state championship Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/10/2018 – Falls City Sacred Heart ‘s Jarrot Simon passes the ball to avoid a travel call and Riverside’s Riley Swerczek (23) attempts to gain possession during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/03/2018 – Ravenaa assistant coach Dale Zoerb (right) talks with Callie Coulter (front left) prior to the start of the Class D-2 final Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/03/2018 – Omaha Westside’s Ella Wedergren holds back her teammates as the clock runs down in the fourth quarter of the Class A final Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Westside defeated Millard South for the state title. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/10/2018 – Falls City Sacred Heart’s Drew Bippes (13) scores against Riverside during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/10/2018 – Falls City Sacred Heart water boys (from left) Brenden Lemerond, Cole Taft and Cooper Knobbe celebrate the Irish’s win over Riverside during the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/10/2018 – The Falls City Sacred Heart Irish storm the court following their win over Riverside in the Class D-2 state championship game Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/10/2018 – Nebraska’s Brison Cronenbold is showered with water following a two run homer in the bottom of the sixth inning against Cal Poly on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Haymarket Park. Nebraska defeated Cal Poly 22 to 3. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/23/2018 – Nebraska’s Laura Barrow is congratulated after hitting a homer against Michigan State on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Bowlin Stadium. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/26/2018 – Omaha Storm Chasers pitcher Yunior Marte signs autographs Monday, March 26, 2018, at Werner Park after the cancellation of an exhibition game with the Kansas City Royals. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 03/03/2018 – Millard South vs. Omaha Westside in the Class A final Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

February in Photos

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/22/2018 – The Sower atop the Nebraska State Capitol is barely visible through fog Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/11/2018 – Instructors Karoline Dassie (top center) and Greg Wallace (bottom center) demonstrate poses the students will learn during an acro yoga workshop Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Peaceful Warrior Holistic Healing. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/17/2018 – Students from St. Joseph Catholic School (from left) Calvin Sayre, Joe Dustin and Julius Meduna compare calculators before competing in MATHCOUNTS on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at the University of Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/17/2018 – A students works on problems from the speed round portion of the MATHCOUNTS competition on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at the University of Nebraska. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/24/2018 – Swimmers stand for the playing of the National Anthem to kick off the State Swimming Championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 02/15/2018 – Millard South students (from left) Tyler Christiansen and Seth Rakes clean off the wrestling mats prior to the start of the Class A and Class D first round matches on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 02/15/2018 – Lincoln East’s Andrew Muthersbaugh (top) wrestles Millard South’s Krew Tran in the first round on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

OMAHA, NEB. – 02/15/2018 – Lincoln Pius X coaches celebrate Isaac Feltes first round win at 152 pounds Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/01/2018 – Nebraska’s Jasmine Cincore (center) fights over the ball with Illinois players (from left) Courtney Joens and Brandi Beasley during the first half Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/04/2018 – Maryland guard Kaila Charles (5) blocks a shot by Nebraska guard Jasmine Cincore (34) on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Maryland defeated Nebraska 64 to 57. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/11/2018 – Wisconsin forward Courtney Fredrickson (33) didn’t inbound the ball in the allotted 5 seconds and Nebraska’s Jasmine Cincore (34) and Maddie Simon (24) celebrate the referees call during the fourth quarter Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Nebraska defeated Wisconsin 51 to 48. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/22/2018 – Coaches hold framed jerseys on senior night for Emily Wood (12), Janay Morton (13) and Jasmine Cincore (34) following Nebraska’s win over Penn State Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/03/2018 – Auburn High School cheerleaders react in surprise to a foul on one of their players during the second half of the East Central Nebraska Conference final Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at Southeast Community College. Yutan defeated Auburn 52 to 45. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/16/2018 – Lincoln Pius X’s Grace Driewer (center) dives through the legs of Grand Island’s Kamryn Kier (left) and Sydney Wald (right) to get a loose ball Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Lincoln Pius X. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

WAVERLY, NEB. – 02/12/2018 – Beatrice’s Michaela Jones (center) in sandwiched among players as she retrieves a rebound during the first quarter Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, during the girls basketball subdistrict semifinal game. Beatrice defeated Crete 41 to 26. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

SEWARD, NEB. – 02/19/2018 – Norris’s Mike Wardy (34) scores during the first half of the B-5 boys subdistricts Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Seward High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/16/2018 – Grand Island head coach Jeremiah Slough (right) reacts to a call during the second half Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Lincoln Pius X. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/23/2018 – Omaha South freshman Terin Frodyma holds back tears following his relays last performance of the season in the 200 yard freestyle relay during boys state swimming prelims Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star 200 yard freestyle relay

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/23/2018 – Lincoln High’s Jonas Sieglaff competes in the boys 100 freestyle during boys state swimming prelims Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/23/2018 – Lincoln Northeast’s Jacob Hawkins (top) swims almost neck-in-neck with Millard West in the final leg of the 400 yard freestyle relay Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, during state swimming prelims at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/24/2018 – Pius X’s Caroline Theil wins the 200 yard IM at the state swimming championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/24/2018 – South Sioux City’s Scott Cain celebrates his victory in the 50 yard freestyle at the state swimming championships on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/24/2018 – The Lincoln Southwest fan section cheers on the girls 400 relay team Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, during the state swimming championships at the Devaney Center. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/25/2018 – Nebraska teammates react to Malcolm Laws (3) as he dances Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, following a 76 to 54 win over Penn State at Pinnacle Bank Arena. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/26/2018 – Under the watch of the Lincoln East student section Sam Griesel cuts down the net following their 57 to 44 win over Lincoln High for the A-3 district title Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Lincoln East High School. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/26/2018 – Will Lauver skateboards Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, at Tierra Park skatepark. Most of the ice at the park had melted due to the unseasonably warm temperature. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/25/2018 – The Orion Nebula photographed from the Branched Oak Observatory on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star

LINCOLN, NEB. – 02/25/2018 – A portion of the moon photographed from Branched Oak Observatory on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. KAYLA WOLF, Journal Star