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Valentine Named Thrillist Must See Small Town in Nebraska
The “Heart City” continues to get recognition as a great place to be. Thrillist.com, an online media website covering travel, experiences, and local neighborhoods has recently named Valentine as the “best must-visit small town” in Nebraska. After a general overview of the town’s population and location, the website goes on to state that “it’s almost unfair to the rest of Nebrsaka how much of the state’s natural beauty is concentrated in this town” Many of Valentine’s amenities are mentioned, including Smith Falls, the Lord Ranch Resort and the Peppermill restaurant.
Nebraska officials give timeline for FEMA aid after disaster declaration
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Earlier this week, FEMA announced relief funding became available in 17 Nebraska counties, including Douglas, after President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for damage from storms between late May and early June. The Douglas County Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA) said there are two types...
Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicked off Friday at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
Powered by Beef at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb — For many, a trip to the Nebraska State Fair isn't complete without a stop at the Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit. This year school classes are encouraged to visit too, to see how they can be powered by beef. Gina Hudson, a farmer and rancher said...
NE Supreme Court rules in government-assisted ‘home equity theft’ cases
LINCOLN — In what Legal Aid lawyers are calling a “historic about-face,” the Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of two different elderly homeowners who fell victim to what critics described as government-assisted home equity theft. The homeowners, represented by Legal Aid of Nebraska and Pacific Legal Foundation, claimed that Nebraska’s delinquent tax […]
State fair attracts global visitors
Grand Island, Neb. — The state fair kicked off on Friday, drawing crowds not only from across the state, but from 6 different continents. “I came from Nara in Japan,” said Kyota Yoshikawa. “I'm visiting from Queensland in Australia,” said Sally Higgins. The group of ten had...
Applications for Nebraska Supreme Court chief justice due Sept. 13; public interviews Oct. 4
LINCOLN — Applicants seeking the chief justice seat on the Nebraska Supreme Court will have three weeks to throw their hat in the ring ahead of public interviews in October. Chief Justice Michael Heavican announced Wednesday he would retire from the Supreme Court effective Oct. 31, after 18 years on the court. Nebraskans seeking his position […]
Family fights for continued awareness of dyslexia, grateful for eight years of Nebraska legislation
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) -Norah Schmidt loves reading, particularly dystopia and romance novels, but the high school senior recalls when that wasn’t always the case because of a learning disability: dyslexia. Norah, 17, remembers being pulled out of class for timed readings where staff would hold a stopwatch and...
Nebraska’s new $3M, regional approach to spurring economic development is off and running
OMAHA — Armed with an initial $3 million in public funds, Nebraska has now fully launched a new regional approach to economic development that organizers hope will accelerate growth and sharpen the state’s competitive edge. On Wednesday in Omaha, the last of six regional teams had an inaugural...
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...
3 indicted by grand jury for abuse of infant
(Photos courtesy of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office) Three Ava residents have been indicted by a Douglas County grand jury Wednesday on charges involving the abuse of an eight-week-old infant. Forty-four-year-old Jammie White, 21-year-old Ashlee Dean and 25-year-old Nicholas Womble were booked into the Douglas County Jail on felony counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and child abuse.
2024 H.S. Football Preview: Norris
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Norris Football enters the 2024 season with confidence as the Titans have made the playoffs every year since hiring Ty Twarling. Jarrett Behrends returns at Quarterback for his 3rd year as the starter. The Titans open the season with a tough matchup visiting Omaha Skutt. They...
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