Bennet
LATEST NEWS
Central Nebraska logs 2+ inches of rain Monday, adds onto already wet year
KEARNEY, Neb. — A wet year for Central Nebraska continued with record-setting rainfall on Monday. The Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island registered 2.07 inches of rain, which set a new record for July 1. But that wasn’t even the most rain recorded in the region. The Kearney Regional Airport reported 2.5 inches, which is more rain than the city received in the entire month of June. Stromsburg and Johnson Lake each logged nearly four inches of rain.
News Chopper 9 video: Flooding along the Missouri River near the Missouri, Nebraska border
RULO, Neb. — News Chopper 9 got a new look at the flooding along the Missouri River. News Chopper 9 flew over Rulo, Nebraska in the southeast corner of the state, near the Missouri border. You can see the river is spilling over into nearby trees after flooding further...
RECALL: Minnesota Eggs Sold in Nine States Mislabeled
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid egg products manufactured in Minnesota and sold to food service locations in nine states across America are being recalled after they were mislabeled with undeclared allergens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reporting that Gaylord-based Michael Foods Inc. failed to disclose the presence...
Some Nebraskans say misleading words led them to sign petitions on abortion they don’t support
Organizers of competing petition efforts seeking to squelch or expand abortion access in Nebraska are looking to gather enough signatures before this week’s deadline to make the November ballot.
Three & Out: Remaining 2025 recruiting targets, getting serious about 2026 recruiting, and Nebraska: the land of the tight end
This week, we look at what's left on the 2025 recruiting board for Nebraska, getting serious about the 2026 class, and Nebraska is on quite a run of producing collegiate tight ends. The post Three & Out: Remaining 2025 recruiting targets, getting serious about 2026 recruiting, and Nebraska: the land of the tight end appeared first on On3.
Historic College Football Program Projected To Start 2024 Season 7-0
As the offseason continues to roll on this summer, temperatures aren't the only thing rising. Optimism is also at an all-time high for some football programs like Nebraska. On Tuesday morning, On3 Sports reporter Andy Staples made a rather bold but bullish prediction about the Nebraska Cornhuskers ...
Lincoln Police Searching for Shoplifting-String Suspect, Sandwich Shop Thief
Lincoln Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in multiple separate cases: a possibly connected string of drugstore larcenies, and the other involving a store phone stolen from the Bánhwich Café. The first case occurred on February 21, 2024, at the CVS drugstore...
Man arrested in brass knuckle attack at Lincoln Casey’s
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was charged Monday in a brass knuckle assault at a Lincoln gas station last month, court documents say. The assault happened on June 1 at Casey’s near 27th and O streets, according to an arrest affidavit filed Tuesday. Baath Alarab, 20, and...
Farming Today with KRVN: July 3, 2024
LINCOLN, Neb. — Ella Stiefvater with KRVN takes a look at today's agriculture headlines. Flooded or hailed out fields? Here’s what to do next. Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs in Iowa, Illinois. Vermont Dairy Farmer Qualifies for 2024 Olympics.
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: Five-Run Fifth Inning Propels Lincoln to Win Over Fargo-Moorhead
LINCOLN–(News Release July 2)–The Lincoln Saltdogs were able to even up the series with Fargo-Moorhead on Tuesday night behind a five-run fifth, winning by a final of 8-6. INF Spencer Henson reached four times including two walks, an RBI double, and a single. He now has four hits and three RBIs in the series. INF Alex Baeza drove in two more runs on an RBI single and a sacrifice fly. In his last 10 games, he has driven in 10 of his 25 runs.
How to Report Fallen Trees, Rules for Clearing Branches
Following the strong storms Monday night in and around Lincoln, here is general guidance for residents on reporting fallen trees and clearing up branches on/near your property:. For trees blocking City streets or sidewalks, contact the Lincoln Police Department non-emergency number, 402-441-6000. Do NOT call 911. LPD is keeping a...
Search being conducted for missing Lincoln Regional Center patient
BEATRICE - The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking the public’s help in locating a patient reported missing from the Lincoln Regional Center, a Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services facility. The patient, identified as 47-year-old Justin Daro of David City, was reported missing Tuesday morning. He is believed...
Gov. Pillen Applauds Reduction in Abortions, Says It’s a Tremendous Start
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is applauding data from Nebraska’s 2023 Statistical Report of Abortions indicating a nearly nine percent drop from 2022. The decrease follows the 2023 passage of LB574’s Preborn Child Protection Act, banning abortions after 12 weeks of gestation, unless certain exceptions apply. It was signed into law May 22, 2023.
People pulling names off Nebraska petitions in final drive for signatures
LINCOLN — Voters facing the final day of a busy election year for ballot initiatives in Nebraska are not taking the pressure tactics of some petition circulators quietly. Nebraskans by Tuesday had filed at least 14 formal complaints against circulators with state election officials, driven largely by competing abortion-related initiatives. One petition effort, Protect Our […] The post People pulling names off Nebraska petitions in final drive for signatures appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.