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Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand Island, and plans to establish a multi-track quarter horse racing circuit in western Nebraska.
Tri-Cities air quality remains good as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads overhead
KEARNEY — Smoke from Canadian wildfire has overspread the central United States but the air quality in the Tri-Cities area remains good. The smoke from the ongoing wildfires has been caught by the upper level winds, influencing how it is spreading. “As of this morning, the ridge extends well...
Sodbusters Bounce Back, Walk Off Bison, 10-9
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Press release courtesy of GameChanger Media:. It came down to the wire on Sunday, as the Hastings Sodbusters grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 10-9, over Bison Baseball. The game was tied at nine in the bottom of the tenth when an error scored one run.
Dirt2Media NOW600 Sets Sights on KAM Raceway this Friday and Saturday!
DRUMRIGHT, Okla. (July 22, 2024) - This Friday and Saturday the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division makes their annual appearance to KAM Raceway in Hastings, Nebraska. The double header will feature the three premier national divisions along with Junior Sprints each night. Jadyn...
Lincoln man caught with nearly 2 pounds of meth gets 20 years in prison
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln man was sentenced Monday after being caught with nearly two pounds of methamphetamine. Victor Aaron Gonzales, 39, got 20 years in federal prison with a five-year term of supervised release. In November 2022, investigators searched two homes in Lincoln that were associated with...
Bennet teen suspected of causing major train derailment
Bennet, Neb. — A Bennet teen is accused of causing a train derailment in Bennet earlier this year. The 17-year-old male has not been formally charged, but in a search warrant, he is accused of criminal mischief over $5,000 related to a derailment involving a BNSF train on April 21 in Bennet.
10 years after opening, Bee Bum continues goal of providing fresh local honey
BEATRICE, NEB. - Not every art form involves a paintbrush and a canvas - some involve bugs and boxes. Such is the case for the Bee Bum Bee Farm just east of Beatrice. Kevin and Julie Monfelt’s journey began in 2014. “Kevin called me and said we got a...
Lucky For Life® Ticket Sold in North Platte Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize. The ticket was sold at Oasis Travel Center, 101 Platte Oasis Parkway, in North Platte. The winning numbers from Sunday's Lucky For Life draw were and White 02, 05, 20, 36, 39, Lucky Ball 07.
PAW Patrol pups to take over Pinnacle Bank Arena this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The PAW Patrol pups will be stopping at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln this fall for three live shows. Fans will get to see the PAW Patrol pups in the PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” shows on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A Friday afternoon fire claims more than 400 acres of land near Lake Minatare we have the details
A Semi-Tractor-Trailer catches fire near Dix forcing traffic on I-80 to a standstill and a fire claims more than 400 acres of land near Lake Minatare we have the details on the KNOP Panhandle Roundup.
Nebraska drug bust: Two arrested facing gun and drug charges
Phelps County, Neb. — One of the men accused in a central Nebraska drug and gun bust is set to be arraigned on Monday. Phelps County Court records say Dakota Hancock, 29, is charged with several felony gun charges as well as possession of a controlled substance. Meanwhile, Buffalo...
6th Annual "Rumble by the River" set for August 2nd
North Platte, Neb. - Teammates Mentoring is gearing up for the 6th Annual "Rumble by the River" which is a contest between the North Platte High School softball team taking on the North Platte High School Baseball team. The event is taking place at Dowhower Softball Complex on August 2nd...
Woman loses nearly $2,000 in Lincoln Police sergeant impersonation scam
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman lost nearly $2,000 on Saturday after she gave money to a scammer pretending to be a sergeant with the Lincoln Police Department. A 75-year-old woman reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be “Sgt. Randy Clark” with LPD. The caller told her she had a warrant for her arrest for failing to appear in court and needed to pay $2,400 to avoid jail.
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