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Kansas Principal Who Gave Bibles to Students Violated Constitution, ACLU Says
TOPEKA — A Kansas elementary school principal who invited an evangelical Christian missionary to pass out Bibles to students during their recess in May violated the First Amendment, the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas warned Monday in a letter to the district. Katie Struebing, the principal of East Elementary School in the roughly 2,000-person […]
35 and Dying: Taylor Nielsen is one of hundreds trekking to Omaha, hoping for new liver
OMAHA – Taylor Nielsen rests in a room with a view. The wall-to-wall windows feature midtown on an overcast afternoon in late March. The natural light makes the hospital room more tolerable but exposes just how yellow Taylor’s skin is. He drifts in and out of sleep. His...
2024 Nebraska Volleyball Preview: Defensive Specialist
Volleyball season is here in Nebraska. The Big Ten preseason favorite Huskers will head into the season ranked second nationally in the AVCA Coaches Poll, but first they’ll give the fans an early look at this year’s squad in Saturday’s Red-White Scrimmage. To get Husker fans ready...
Northeast Nebraska Faces Dense Fog Until 9 AM, Followed by Intense Heatwave
Omaha, NE — Dense fog has enveloped parts of Northeast Nebraska this morning, reducing visibility and posing challenges for early commuters. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for areas including Norfolk and Columbus. The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m., after which the fog is expected to dissipate.
Mother accused of leaving baby unattended in hot vehicle while she rode a horse, reports say
MERRICK COUNTY, Neb. (KSNB/Gray News) - A mother in Nebraska is accused of leaving her infant unattended inside a hot vehicle while she rode a horse at a fair, according to authorities. On Saturday, a Merrick County Deputy was detailed to the Merrick County Fairgrounds to investigate an infant being...
From Charred to Charming: Devastating Home Fire Leads to a Phoenix Rising Above the Ashes
When disaster struck their West Omaha townhouse, Kandie Borchman and Kathy Hawkins ran with the chance to change their decorating style. The results were a surprise to them both. November 13, 2020. That’s the date a fire ripped through Borchman and Hawkins’ longtime residence in The Abbey, a community of...
Hershey prepares for annual Fall Festival weekend crowds
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - As Hershey gears up for its beloved annual Fall Festival, excitement is building throughout the community. “A lot of people get excited and love this time of the year. It’s about our community and the festival is one big party and the superintendent and I and some others painted the town, cleaned up the park, and got everything ready,” said Village Maintenace Supervisor Ronnie Stewart Jr.
Nebraska Thunderstorm Watch Issued, Severe Weather Expected Sunday Night
Omaha, NE – The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch on Sunday, affecting north-central Nebraska. The alert will remain in effect until midnight. The watch covers areas within 50 miles east and west of a line from Huron, South Dakota, to Ainsworth, Nebraska. Residents should expect severe winds up to 75 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diameter. The NWS urges vigilance as these storms intensify and spread eastward.
Lots of Smiles as Stivrins suits up in Husker red
Following the Red-White scrimmage, Lauren Stivrins’ cheeks hurt. After not playing much volleyball in the past seven months, Nebraska coach John Cook was willing to bet that the rest of her body would follow suit the next day.
Hot temperatures linger through Sunday
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNEP) - As we head into Sunday, temperatures will continue to be on the warm side. As expected, temperatures will drop through tonight. Some clouds will linger through tonight. Low temperatures will be down into the 50s to the middle 60s across the region. Heading into Sunday, another...
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