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Lincoln County welcomes new event venue in Maxwell
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new event venue, where history and celebration converge, is now open in Maxwell. The Pony Express Cottonwood Springs hosts open house and ribbon ceremony on Wednesday. The venue will host weddings, family reunions, graduation parties, and other celebrations. The house can even be rented...
Finishing Touches at Omaha’s Third Costco
This construction project is nearly complete. Workers are applying the finishing touches for Omaha’s third Costco Wholesale store, which will open for business this month. Located on the southeast corner of 180th & West Maple Road, this new Costco should relieve pressure at the 123rd & West Dodge Road location.
Ponca Tribe, Neligh community unite to celebrate rich heritage
NELIGH, Neb. — The relationship between the Ponca Tribe and Neligh spans back hundreds of years, and the Antelope County Museum celebrated their heritage with tribe members dancing at a ceremony. “They are part of our heritage and they’re back in our history, and I thought, ‘We’re going to...
Portion of 2 downtown Lincoln streets close for ‘ZooFest’ music festival
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A portion of two streets in downtown Lincoln will be closed until Sunday for the 'ZooFest' music festival. From Thursday through Saturday, The Zoo Bar will celebrate 51 years of soul, love and music with several performances. The street closures are as follows:. North 14th Street...
New officers assume command of Salvation Army of Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. -- Two new leaders are taking over the top posts at the Salvation Army of Hastings. According to a news release, Captains Joseph and Rachel Irvine started their new assignment in Hastings on June 25. They replace Majors Dale and Sera Brandenburg, who retired earlier this summer. The...
Kimball council reverses decision to add stop signs at 7th and High School Street
KIMBALL -- The City Council reversed their decision to install stop signs at the intersection of 7th St. and High School St. The council originally approved the installation of the stop signs in the June 18 meeting:. On July 2, Parks and Streets Super Jim Shoup explained to the council...
One ex-Commodore should be on the Nebraska Cornhuskers' radar
As the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team prepares for a crucial 2025 season, the possibility of a game-changing player coming on board is a tantalizing prospect. The key to this potential coup lies in the hands of head coach Will Bolt. It’s a rare and exciting opportunity for the Huskers to...
Bellevue City Offices and Library Closed on Thursday, July 4th in Observance of Independence Day!
Happy 4th of July from the City of Bellevue! City Offices and the Bellevue Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Holiday. As always, the City of Bellevue's Police and Fire Departments will continue to operate 24 hours a day during this time. If you have an emergency, please call 911!
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site. Monday’s test builds on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s groundbreaking research on the safety implications of EVs on America’s roadways. Collaboration between academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners is an important first step in addressing these challenges.
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