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Secretary of State won’t ask NE Pardons Board to restore voting rights for convicted felons
LINCOLN — Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen will not ask the Board of Pardons at its meeting next week to consider restoring voting rights to people who have completed their felony convictions. Evnen’s office announced Thursday he will pull an agenda item for the Aug. 20 meeting of the Pardons Board, of which he is […]
Kool-Aid Days to draw attendees from all across the U.S.
HASTINGS, Neb. – 23 flavors of Kool-Aid, food vendors, and countless activities are set to entertain one of the most popular yearly events in Hastings this weekend. Edward Perkins created the beloved Kool-Aid soft drink in Hastings in 1927, and is now sold on shelves worldwide. From Friday to...
ESPN’s ‘No Place Like Nebraska’ Documentary on Volleyball Premieres
ESPN's upcoming documentary, "No Place Like Nebraska," will spotlight the 2023 Cornhusker volleyball season, showcasing the transformation from a football-centric school to a powerhouse in women's volleyball. Premiering on August 25 at 4:00 p.m. CT, the film aims to celebrate the team's journey and features contributions from notable figures connected to the program. Under the leadership of Coach John Cook, the team achieved a remarkable 33-2 record and captured its fourth Big Ten title with a 19-1 record. The story also delves into the personal challenges faced by star player Harper Murray amid a social media backlash following the national championship. Cook expressed the documentary's unique insight into the team's season, including visits to players' hometowns.
‘Dating all over again’: Reed begins first season as Grand Island football coach
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Grand Island Senior High football team has officially entered the post-Jeff Tomlin-era under first-year head coach Creighton Reed. The Adams Central alum played college football at both Chadron State and UNK. He most recently coached high school football in Texas before returning to Nebraska to lead the Islanders.
Lincoln man sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl on Friday. According to the Department of Justice, 40-year-old Joe Paul Shultz of Lincoln was sentenced in federal court for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. A U.S. district judge sentenced Shultz...
Kevin J. Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament Set For August 24
WAYNE – An annual memorial fishing tournament will take over Lewis and Clark Lake in late August. According to a release from Wayne Community Schools Foundation, the Kevin J. Murray tournament will be held on Saturday, August 24 marking the 20th year. Proceeds raised from this event will be...
'Very Brazen': Driveway attack of Northwest Omaha woman shocks neighborhood
The three suspects were last seen in the neighborhood near 190th and Maple where the attack happened. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video hoping to help locate them as fast as possible.
Kearney’s ‘The Bricks’ becomes Nebraska Creative District
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Four years ago, the opportunity for cities and towns in Nebraska to have a Creative District came about. Kearney’s “The Bricks” is now one of 32 certified Creative Districts in Nebraska, including becoming the eighth in central Nebraska. In 2022, art brought $3.6 billion into Nebraska’s economy.
Omaha man sentenced for assaulting Offutt Air Force Base airmen with a deadly weapon
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced for assaulting Offutt Air Force Base airmen with a deadly weapon. Robert Williams, 29, will be behind bars for 33 months with three years of supervised release following the completion of his sentence. The Department of Justice said on Nov. 30,...
Kiewit Luminarium CEO steps down, former Union Pacific vice president of marking and sales operations fills in
OMAHA, Neb. — The Kiewit Luminarium announced the CEO has stepped down. Related coverage in the video above: Science of Skateboarding exhibit at Kiewit Luminarium. Silva Raker spent three years with the Luminarium, bringing "extensive experience, vision, and energy to help develop and launch an exceptional science center in Omaha that is leading our region in engaging children and adults alike about science, technology, engineering, and math," according to a letter to Luminarium members.
Thanks to neighbors, Lincoln cafe that changed hours due to crime will be open late again
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Black Sheep Cafe at 27th and Randolph streets will be a late-night pit stop again. Neighbors have promised the owner, who was concerned about crime, to keep a watchful eye on the business. The restaurant started in March and was open from 10 a.m....
Best Day Ever helps kids transition from summer to school with spud-tacular results
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — One school serves up potatoes with a bang -- shot from a cannon on the first day of class but what teachers really hope to do is launch students off the couch into learning. “3... 2... 1” comes a chorus of kids outside the back...
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