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Renters would get some relief, too, under a pair of legislative proposals
LINCOLN — Nebraska renters would get some financial relief in the form of an income tax credit under a pair of proposals to be considered by the Legislature. State Sens. Terrell McKinney of North Omaha and Eliot Bostar of Lincoln each introduced a bill Thursday seeking to compensate renters who otherwise would not automatically reap any direct benefit from property tax reforms being pushed by Gov. Jim Pillen.
Gallery: 2024 Buffalo Co. Fair Open Class, 4-H Exhibits
KEARNEY — The Open Class and 4-H exhibits had been judged and the ribbons awarded for the items created for the 2024 Buffalo County Fair. 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Open Class exhibits open for viewing – Exhibit Building. 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM –...
Sewer line repairs underway in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Johnson Service Company out of Kearney is relining sewers throughout Hastings. The company started working Thursday afternoon in the alley between South Hastings and South Denver Avenues. According to the city of Hastings, these sewer line repairs are all located on the south side of town.
Grand Island woman arrested after attacking her sister with a knife, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- A central Nebraska woman is in jail after police say she tried to kill her sister. According to Grand Island Police, officers responded to a belated report of an assault with a knife on Thursday. Officials say Julissa Trevino assaulted a 21-year-old woman on July 15 around 8:00 p.m. A news release said Trevino attacked her sister with a butcher knife after a verbal altercation.
Rhule explains decision to hire John Butler as defensive backs coach
One of the off-season surprises for Nebraska football was the sudden resignation of defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. At the time of his departure, Cooper was entering his second year as the Huskers’ defensive backs coach. The school has said that Cooper resigned for personal reasons. Head coach Matt Rhule quickly hired John Butler as the new defensive back coach. Butler joins the Cornhuskers after holding the same position with the Buffalo Bills since 2022. He stepped down from his post with the Bills in February 2024, citing a desire to become a defensive coordinator. Rhule said that he’s excited to...
Annie Tighe says, “Just get on in here!”
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JULY 25, THURSDAY) – In downtown Blair, a small shop is making a big impact on the local retail scene. Tighe It With A Bow, owned by Annie Tighe, has been a fixture on Washington Street since 2013, offering a unique alternative to mass-produced goods. The...
Grand Island duo named Nebraska Junior Golf 16+ Players of the Year
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska Junior Golf revealed its Players of the Year for each division on Thursday now that the summer season is nearing its end. In the Boys 16+ group, Grand Island Senior High alum Prestin Vilai earned the honor for the second year in a row. This summer, he repeated as champion at the Central Nebraska Junior amateur, among other accolades.
Nebraska senior defensive lineman Ty Robinson breaks down Huskers' 'Death Row'
LINCOLN, Neb. — Matt Rhule was preaching controlling the line of scrimmage at this year's Big Ten Media Days. The Blackshirts did that and more last season, ranking 11th in the country in total defense. Ty Robinson explained to KETV Sports' Andy Kendeigh that Nebraska's defensive line is not...
Omaha homeless organization, mayor say city’s coordinator making an impact
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Since December 2022, homeless services coordinator Tamara Dwyer has been the city’s go-to for helping with those who don’t have a shelter. “I think she has done a fantastic job,” said Mayor Jean Stothert earlier this week. “I’ve told everybody this — her history — is she had a period of time she was homeless. She has really, really been successful in her career now.”
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the...
Weekly Dawson County real estate transactions
LEXINGTON — The weekly Dawson County real estate transactions. Marilyn Brown and Cynthia Helling, to Tyler Dahlgren and Page Dalgren, North Half of Northeast Quarter, Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and East Half of Northwest Quarter, all in Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 25 West of the 6th P.M., Dawson County, $4,500.00 revenue.
Woman assaulted by man on south Lincoln trail, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was assaulted Thursday evening on a trail in south Lincoln, police say. Around 6:20 p.m., a 20-year-old woman was on the Tierra Williamsburg Trail near 33rd Street and Nebraska Parkway. She exchanged “pleasantries” with a man who went by on a bicycle, police...
Panhandle man arrested after shots fired
On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell NE. The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking at her back door, that he had a handgun, that he might be on drugs, and she thought he was trying to get into the house. She then reported hearing multiple shots fired, although none were fired into the house. A Scotts Bluff County Deputy was first to arrive on scene. He located the male nearby and took him into custody without incident. The male had a handgun in his possession but did not threaten the Deputy with it.
Fire near Rushville burns 70 acres, now contained
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A fire north of Rushville burned around 70 acres, according to Gordon Fire Chief Rich Haller. Haller said the fire started around one mile south of Hands of Faith, right next to a timber area. The Rushville Fire Department called in Gordon for mutual aid, which helped...
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