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DOT Celebrates Major Milestones in Nebraska Infrastructure Development
August 23, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) marked the achievement of three initiatives that will significantly improve the state's ability to address infrastructure needs. These include the completion of the US-30 Expressway from Columbus to Fremont, implementation of LB 1335 (2024) and the launch of the Nebraska Infrastructure Hub—each reflecting NDOT’s commitment to growth and innovation. The event featured remarks from Governor Jim Pillen, NDOT Director Vicki Kramer, Senator Mike Moser, and Game and Parks Director Tim McCoy, who have all played key roles in these accomplishments.
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.”
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 […]
Friesen, Laflin, and Holt Hustle NOW600 Weekly Racing Fields at KAM Raceway!
HASTINGS, Neb. (August 24, 2024) - Jadyn Friesen, Matthew Laflin, and Carson Holt hustled their respective fields on Friday night in NOW600 Weekly Racing action at KAM Raceway. 27 entries were on hand with 17-NOW600 Non-Wing, 12-NOW600 A-Class, and 8-NOW600 Restricted micro sprints. Jadyn Friesen finished first in Non-Wing action....
Northwest Softball Picks Up Two More Wins Saturday
(Hastings, NE) - It was back to Hastings for the Northwest softball team on Saturday as the Vikings would make a return trip to the Bill Smith Softball Complex after winning two games on Thursday to open up the season by defeating Gering and Hastings. On Saturday, the Vikings would first defeat Omaha Skutt Catholic with a final score of 19-6. The black and gold would come out and blast four home runs right out of the gate in the top of the first inning. Laiken Dorsey would have a grand slam, Jolie O'Hara would launch a 3-run shot, Ryese Zobel added a two-run home run, and lastly, Becca Dinkelman would tack on a solo home run. In the top of the third inning, Northwest added another home run in the game as it would be the second of the day from first basemen Laiken Dorsey. In the contest, Northwest would have 19 runs on 20 hits. Libby Loman would get the win in the circle going four innings, giving up 7 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts, on 72 pitches.
Former Grand Island football coach enjoying transition to Hastings College
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings College Broncos’ new defensive line coach may look familiar. Jeff Tomlin has coached for more than 30 years in central Nebraska, most recently as the head coach at Grand Island Senior High. “There’s always things as the new guy, that you need to...
S.D. barrel racer three-peats at Oregon Trail Rodeo
HASTINGS, Neb. — South Dakota barrel racer Jessica Routier loves Hastings, Neb. For the third time in five years, the Buffalo, S.D., woman won the barrel racing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo, this time with a 17.25 second run. She won the 2020 and 2021 titles as well. “It...
Sophomore Middle Blocker Dominates Nebraska Volleyball Scrimmage
Andi Jackson dazzled in the Huskers' Red-White volleyball scrimmage Saturday night. She also received Lifter of the Year honors in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
'We're going to use him': Matt Rhule's plans for Heinrich Haarberg as Dylan Raiola starts in season opener
LINCOLN, Neb. — On Aug. 31, Memorial Stadium will be packed full of Husker fans to watch Nebraska open the season against Utep and to observe what could be the start of the Dylan Raiola era. Matt Rhule said Raiola was the last of the three quarterbacks to learn...
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