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A weekend storm unleashed high winds across Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan causing widespread power outages and property damage.
Nebraska wildfires fueled by strong winds destroyed structures and forced evacuations in Morrill County.
Cleveland and Pittsburgh areas reported record- or near-record wind speeds impacting infrastructure.
Officials warned the weather mosaic included heavy rains in Hawaii and a pending winter chill for the Midwest and Northeast.
Officials projected the storm could worsen travel as it spreads across states through the weekend.
City celebrations in Chicago continued as the river ran emerald green during St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
National Weather Service reported record gusts and widespread outages across multiple states.
Governor Jim Pillen toured areas burned by the Morrill County fire as crews battled the blazes.
The disaster response emphasized community aid with water and food supplies for volunteer firefighters.
The weather system crossed diverse regions, from the Midwest to the Pacific and the Gulf region, bringing a mix of conditions.

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Grand Island firefighters saved a dog from a mobile home fire using pet-specific oxygen masks donated by a local veterinary clinic, marking a successful application of new equipment.
Community fundraising funded the mask program, enabling all seven Grand Island rescue units to carry appropriate sizes of oxygen masks.
The donated equipment includes a rubber-sealed mask that delivers blow-by oxygen, enabling proper seal on a pet’s snout.
Officials say the donation reduces the financial burden on taxpayers by providing specialized rescue equipment through community support.
A dog’s recovery was evident as alertness returned after oxygen was delivered, signaling a positive response to treatment.
The initiative began after a prior incident where firefighters lacked pet-specific oxygen masks, prompting clinic-led innovation.
Animal Medical Clinic partnered with staff to fundraise through a garage sale and raffle to support the mask program.
Clinics’ fundraising ensured seven rescue units now carry small, medium, and large canine oxygen masks for different sizes.
Fire Chief Cory Schmidt highlighted the broader community support for pet safety and the value of donated equipment.
Officials note the incident showed a shift from improvised oxygen delivery to purpose-built pet masks at fire scenes.

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sports20h ago

Nebraska is projected as a 3 seed for the NCAA Tournament, with a strong 26-6 record guiding expectations.
Bracketologists largely agree Nebraska will be a 3 seed, with a potential move to a 4 seed considered unlikely.
Nebraska's seed placement is tied to ordering with Illinois, Iowa State and Purdue for potential OKC site selection.
Oklahoma City is identified as the closest potential first-round site for Nebraska.
The piece uses multiple performance tools (NET, KPI, SOR, WAB, BPI, KenPom, Torvik) to analyze Nebraska's at-large resume.
The article notes Nebraska’s Big Ten Tournament exit did not derail NCAA Tournament inclusion.
Bracket projections suggest selection Sunday will confirm Nebraska's seed and site plan.
Nebraska's potential first-round opponent dynamics depend on ordering with several at-large contenders.
The article lists Nebraska's schedule and results as context for its postseason prospects.
Expert commentary identifies a 3 seed as the most likely scenario for Nebraska across major brackets.

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sports18h ago

Nebraska and 18 Huskers will be represented by Husch Blackwell in CSC NIL arbitration, per a joint representation agreement.
The agreement, signed Feb. 18, allows the firm to be paid directly by Nebraska Athletics and may use generative AI to aid work.
The joint plan aims to streamline strategy and costs while safeguarding attorney-client privilege among athletes and Nebraska.
The agreement designates the firm to report to Nebraska’s general counsel and associate athletic director for legal affairs.
Nebraska expects the joint approach to manage costs and conflicts of interest as NIL disputes grow.
The CSC arbitration represents a test case for how schools fund and structure NIL disputes going forward.
The parties’ engagement is part of broader NIL-related inquiries following the CSC settlement framework.
The filing notes Nebraska’s ongoing involvement in the arbitration process absent a general counsel obligation to other entities.
The agreement ends when the CSC arbitration is resolved or after six months of inactivity by the firm.

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sports12h ago

Nebraska softball swept Michigan in the first Big Ten series, signaling strong conference play start.
The series victory marks a decisive early season result for Nebraska.

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