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1 week ago | kios.org | Greg Echlin

Our KIOS-FM sports reporter Greg Echlin produced a nice piece that was aired on June 12th, so we wanted to share it with everyone who may have missed the broadcast. Transcript:The College World Series begins tomorrow (FRI, June 13) at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. But it’s also a big day for a College World Series participant from 20 years ago. Former University of Nebraska standout Alex Gordon will enter the Royals Hall of Fame in Kansas City. Greg Echlin has more for Omaha Public Radio.

1 week ago | kios.org | Ann Powers |Chloe Veltman

Brian Wilson, who co-founded the iconic California band The Beach Boys and turned teen pop into a poetic, modernist musical form, has died at age 82. "We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world," Wilson's family wrote in a statement on his website Wednesday.

3 weeks ago | kios.org | Courtney Bierman

Alejandra Sandoval-Montañez is a mezzo-soprano and Holland Community Opera Fellow. The fellowship brings community-focused artists to live and work in Omaha. Sandoval-Montañez grew up in Mexico and received her Masters in Vocal Performance and Literature from the University of Illinois. Her stage credits include roles in productions of “Carnaval!,” “A Little Night Music,” “Pirates of Penzance” and “Patience.”Sandoval-Montañez is also an educator and social media manager.

3 weeks ago | kios.org | Nate Chinen

Al Foster, whose superbly alert and flexible drumming formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years, propelling bands led by Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins and many others, died on Wednesday in his New York City apartment. He was 82. Bonnie Rose Steinberg, his partner of more than 47 years, confirmed his death to NPR Music. She said Foster died from a serious illness.

3 weeks ago | kios.org | Greg Echlin

The college baseball seasons ended for the University of Nebraska and Creighton programs yesterday (SUN). Oklahoma built a 10-0 lead after four innings and pounded the Huskers, 17-1. Creighton won an elimination game in the afternoon against North Dakota State, 11-10. But in the evening, the Arkansas Razorbacks on their home field ousted the Bluejays, 8-3. It marked the final game for Bluejays coach Ed Servais (service) who previously announced his retirement after this season.