A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

Twenty-two Omaha kids will have the chance to accompany players onto the field before four World Cup games in Kansas City this summer. The nonprofit sending them says it’s another part of their mission coming to life

June 25, 2026Updated: June 25, 2026

By Flatwater Free Press

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

Player escorts, including five from Omaha, stand in front of Curaçao’s national team during the pre-match walk-out at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on June 20. Photo by Emily Curiel of the Kansas City Star for the Flatwater Free Press

Regional

Four major drug trafficking organizations that flooded South Dakota dismantled, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors say four major drug trafficking organizations responsible for flooding South Dakota communities with methamphetamine and fentanyl have been dismantled following a series of long-term investigations.

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Northeast Colorado counties until 11 p.m.

National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Tornado Warning issued for south central Logan County

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for South Central Logan, Eastern Morgan and North Central Washington counties in Colorado until 5 p.m.

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

Regional

Four major drug trafficking organizations that flooded South Dakota dismantled, prosecutors say

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Tornado Warning issued for south central Logan County

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

State

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

Four major drug trafficking organizations that flooded South Dakota dismantled, prosecutors say

Tornado Watch issued for Northeast Colorado counties

National Weather Service issues Tornado Watch for Nebraska Panhandle

Southwest Nebraska and Northeast Colorado hit with Severe Weather Wednesday evening

Rising from the ashes, Creighton Main Street staples find temporary home after devastating fire

Sports

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

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

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

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities