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New lead in Chance Englebert disappearance case
(NewsNation) — There has been an update in the case of missing Wyoming man Chance Englebert. The former rodeo star went missing in Gering, Nebraska, five years ago and has not been seen since, leaving behind his wife and young son. A new lead places Englebert two miles from...
Famous rock star loans Kearney car museum his private collection of automobiles
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The American Automobile Experience has received six classic cars from Metallica’s front man. James Hetfield, singer and songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica, is loaning his private six car collection to the car museum in Kearney. His classic cars came from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Blueprint Engines and local Kearney donors reached out to the Los Angeles car museum and struck a deal to have Hetfield’s cars on loan for a year.
Man shot and killed in west Lincoln parking lot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A 25-year-old man was shot dead Friday night in west Lincoln. The shooting happened about 10 p.m. in a parking lot at South Coddington Avenue and West A streets, police said. The Lincoln Police Department responded to a report of gunshots and vehicles fleeing the...
‘They both seem a little incompetent’: Lincoln voters react to calls for Biden to quit
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As President Joe Biden faces calls to quit his reelection bid, Channel 8 asked voters what they think about both candidates. Fiona Berkin, a Biden supporter, said the president’s performance at last week’s debate gives her concerns, but she is confident that he is her choice.
Cozad's Parking Lot Party: A Much- Needed Reboot of Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Cozad is cooking up a storm with the first annual Parking Lot Party! The Cozad Chamber of Commerce has put many hours into transforming the beloved Bands, Brews, and BBQ into this brand-new event, and it's sure to be a sizzling hit. Planning for the event began shortly after Cozad...
Severe Hailstorm Wrecks Havoc in Cozad
A powerful storm swept through Cozad early Saturday morning, leaving a trail of devastation that has deeply impacted the lives of all our residents. The storm began around 1:30 a.m., surprising the town with golf ball to softball-sized hail, causing extensive damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses. Devastation. That one...
‘Hastings Bingo’ creating opportunities to discover new businesses
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce invites people to play a fun game, while discovering new businesses with their ‘Hastings Bingo’ promotion. To play, people can go to Special Scoops, which is on the Nebraska Passport, to pick up a bingo card. On there, they can find several businesses labeled on it.
Circus coming to Kimball mid-July
KIMBALL -- Kimball Farmer’s Day is sponsoring the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to come to town July 14. Being its third time in Kimball, the C&M Circus will be presenting a brand new 2024 performance. It will feature Trey Key, the Aerialist Extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, bareback horse riders, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the tight rope and wheel of destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s foot juggling and hair hang, and the Circus Clown Leo Acton.
A Small Nebraska Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
Crete, a small city in southeastern Nebraska known for its quaint charm and home to Doane University, has recently been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. According to the latest crime statistics, Crete has been ranked as the third most dangerous city in the state, a startling revelation that has left residents and local authorities alike grappling with the implications.
Non-profit "Everybody Gets a Chance" levels the playing field in youth sports
Lincoln, NEB — Youth sports are an integral part of keeping our kids active while also helping to build leadership, social skills, and confidence. However, the cost of enrolling kids in team sports in addition to equipment can be a barrier that prevents many children from being able to participate. That is why Malachi Hopkins founded "Everybody Gets a Chance" a non-profit based in Lincoln to help serve those kids with performance training and mentorship.
Kearney Catholic ready to pour concrete for new track, expecting late September opening
KEARNEY, Neb. — The shape of the new Miles Field complex at Kearney Catholic is starting to take form. The school broke ground on the $6.8 million renovation project in November. Construction crews have removed the trees on the north side, dismantled the bleachers and mapped out the new eight-lane track.
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