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Troopers Ready to Protect Fairgoers at Nebraska State Fair
August 23, 2024 (Grand Island, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be hard at work keeping the event safe for all. The fair will run through Labor Day, September 2, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “The State Fair...
Snake-bit ex-Nebraska football QB loses starting job battle with third team
It was short-lived, but there really was a time when Chubba Purdy-mania gripped Nebraska football nation. Then Dylan Raiola signed with the Huskers and it became apparent that there wasn’t really room for the former Florida State transfer and off he went. Purdy transferred first to San Jose State,...
Ahead of Offutt Air Show, Omaha metro business owners enjoy preview
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The employees at Apollo Heating and Air spent Friday with eyes to the sky. Ahead of the big return of the air show they’re getting a sneak peek. “We get a lot a lot of air traffic through the area as it is anyway. But just the past couple of days it’s been elevated as you can hear above me right now,” said Dylan Lieberth, general manager.
'Get to see themselves represented': Voices in Alliance puts on shows featuring LGBTQIA+ stories, actors
OMAHA, Neb. — Bringing representation to the stage, Voices in Alliance is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to telling LGBTQIA+ stories in the metro and casting actors who are like the characters they play. The lights are on. The stage is set, and the actors are doing warm-ups. "I...
Jackrabbit Run Golf Course asking for more money to help with maintenance issues
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is asking for more money to be added to their budget from the Grand Island City Council in order to fix several maintenance problems on their course. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, management with the golf course asked for...
Omaha landlord loses appeal to Nebraska Supreme Court for code violations
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha landlord has lost his appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court after being found guilty of municipal code violations, court documents said Friday. Kay Anderson was cleared from 95 of 99 misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to probation due to those violations. Anderson appealed that sentencing to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Spouses Supporting Spouses: The Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club
Spouses Katie Williams and Jamie Schneider became friends through the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club. Williams was the first person Schneider got to know. “I met Katie at the first meeting, and then the next day I ran into her at Walmart, and she asked if I was coming back,” said Schneider, vice president of the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club. The two became fast friends, and their friendship has grown over the years.
Omaha Residents Warned of 110° Heat Index Monday as Heat Wave Continues
Omaha, NE – Extreme heat is set to persist in Omaha through the weekend, culminating in a 110° heat index on Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns residents to prepare for the dangerous conditions, urging caution. The excessive heat warning covers the Omaha region from Sunday afternoon...
PREEC recognizes farmers and agriculturalist at annual P.A.R.T.T.
Lincoln, Neb. —The University of Nebraska -Lincoln’s Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC) awarded a family and an individual its 2024 Outstanding Service to Panhandle Agriculture award on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the annual Panhandle Agriculture Research Technology Tour. Michael Ann Relka. Michael Ann Relka, left, agriculturalist...
Chadron School Board Meeting Agenda
End of Fiscal Year Regular Board Meeting – 5:00 PM. “Infinite Possibilities – Infinite Education”. 1. CPS students will either be proficient or meet typical growth in core areas using appropriate grade level assessments by providing multi-tiered systems of support to ensure equitable learning environments for all students by 2023-24.
Generous Hearts, Creative Minds: Six Omaha Women Who Gifted Us Cultural Treasures
We’re fortunate to enjoy a culturally rich community here in Omaha, deeply influenced by the generosity of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the arts. Six particularly remarkable Omaha women not only advocated for creative expression, but also established enduring legacies of their own. Their efforts ensure that our city remains a space for creativity and a flourishing community. From accessible galleries to historic theaters, the following institutions owe their existence to the vision and philanthropy of these six women.
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