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Back in the Day, Kalin Krohe Reference to kick off Bands on the Bricks in Alliance
Here's everything you need to know about the opening night:. Time: 6pmKalin Krohe Reference will be starting at 6pm. Raffle: Enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card to The Gathering Spot!. Merchandise: Bands on the Bricks T-shirts will be available for $20 each. Face Painting: @CarnegieArtsCenter will...
Health Department shares precautions to stay safe from mosquito bites this summer
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reminds community members to protect themselves from mosquito bites not just over the Fourth of July, but for the rest of the summer. This season’s first human case of West Nile virus was recently reported in eastern Nebraska, according to the...
Falls City hospital vigilant against lung cancer
FALLS CITY – Lung cancer is the number one killer of American cancer patients and its toll on Richardson County is documented in health data shared by the University of Washington, but Community Medical Center in Falls City is taking the lead to save lives. The National Cancer Society...
North Platte High School tennis team raising money for expenses
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte High School tennis team is raising money for expenses. During the day Monday and into Tuesday, the team was hard at work selling peaches and pecans exported from Georgia. Each peach flat was $35 and each pecan bag was $15. North Platte...
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The village of Phillips has big plans to kick off Independence Day early with its fifth annual July 3rd celebration Wednesday night. The event will feature fireworks, food and games for all ages to enjoy at Phillips Memorial Hall. Penny Evans, event coordinator and the Phillips Community Foundation manager says Phillips is ready for the annual celebration. “We’re right on schedule and we’re hoping lots of families come to enjoy our event,” Evans stated.
Nebraska nabs Hawaiian offensive lineman, Michigan State football center target
One of the first prospects in the 2025 recruiting class that the new Michigan State coaching staff pursued was Houston Kaahaaina-Torres, a Hawaii native. The Spartans pursued the interior offensive line target alongside Arizona State, Nebraska and Utah. This time, the Spartans fell just short in the recruitment, losing out on the prospect to another Big Ten school. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the team that was able to come out victorious in the battle for the 3-star. https://x.com/HoustonKTorres/status/1807525483518853618 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on Twitter @Cory_Linsner.
Big G Ace Tour of Hastings Lawnmower Giveaway
Ride along and win during the KHAS Radio Big G Ace Tour of Hastings Lawnmower Giveaway! Enter now thru August 22nd, 2024. The Lawnmower trailer ride will take place on Friday, August 23rd beginning at 8AM. Guess what time Brandon J McDermott will return to Big G Ace in Hastings....
City of Papillion closes recreation areas until further notice after Tuesday morning's heavy rain
PAPILLION, Neb. — The city of Papillion said its recreation areas areclosed until further notice due to flooding. The city said its creek and lake levels are "very high" after storms brought heavy rain to the Omaha area overnight. Officials shared pictures of the flooded roads, trails and park...
Nebraska City council recognizes Lacy for his service, lays out police chief hiring process
(Nebraska City) -- Nebraska City officials hope to have a new police chief by the end of this month. During its regular meeting Monday night, the Nebraska City City Council recognized Police Chief Dave Lacy for his service to the police department after he announced his retirement last month. The council also approved the appointment of Captain Lonnie Neeman as the Interim Police Chief, effective July 13th. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Tuesday morning, Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette says the council felt it was important to recognize Lacy for his over four decades of service to the community.
Nebraska Community Blood Bank to host blood drive in memory of drunk driving victim
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Community Blood Bank is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday in memory of a drunk driving victim. Alexis “Lexi” Calfee was 19-years-old when her and her boyfriend Christopher Oberg were tragically killed by a drunk driver in 2011. The Alexis...
Italian acrobatic jets stop in North Platte
The Frecce Tricolori, the aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, stopped at the North Platte Regional Airport/Lee Bird Field Monday to refuel and layover as they tour North America. The 10 jets are touring the U.S. and Canada for the first time in more than 30 years, presenting...
History Nebraska Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
Lincoln, NE - 07/02/2024 - Today, History Nebraska announced that three of its historic sites and museums have joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
Dozens of dogs available for adoption at Nebraska Humane Society after virus outbreak
OMAHA, Neb. — After nearly three weeks, dozens of dogs are back up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. The dogs were under quarantine after a pneumovirus, a viral respiratory infection, was discovered in the shelter. Now, NHS said they're over the hump and ready to start finding these dogs a home.
Beau Peterson prepares to take elite baseball talent to Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska baseball looks to build off last year's success, which included the program's first-ever Big Ten Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament appearance. It helps to have a recruit in the wings like Beau Peterson, an incoming high school junior from Shawnee, KS. Peterson competed in...
10 Pinz Fun Center reflects on one year of new ownership
BEATRICE, NEB. - It’s been one whole year, since a southeast Nebraska bowling alley was brought back to life. 10 Pinz Fun Center in Beatrice is in full gear, 365 days later. “There’s really nothing to do out east of town for the people… That’s why we want to keep this up.”
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