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Gallery: Kearney’s Harmon Park in summer
KEARNEY — Harmon Park is an 18.4 acre park located in Kearney. The following information is provided by the City of Kearney:. Harmon has a long history beginning in 1876 with the first section of the park being donated by Thomas Perkins and James Hartford. It was known as...
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
Sensations 18U win Heartland World Series title
The North Platte Sensations 18 and under fastpitch softball team finished the season at the Heartland World Series tournament in Kansas City on July 10-14, where they took the grand prize, coming home as the champions in the 18B division. The Sensations were ranked No. 2 at the end of...
Mutual of Omaha Construction at Night
Brad Williams captured a long-exposure photograph yesterday of the tower crane operating near 14th & Dodge Street. Work proceeded after dark last night on Mutual of Omaha’s future headquarters tower. Located at 14th & Farnam Street, the future 44-story building is scheduled for completion in 2026. The 800,000 sq. ft. building will be 677 feet tall.
Welcome to the Weekend - July 19, 2024
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – 3701 S. 10th St. Admission: $31.95 adults, $24.95 child (ages 3-11), free for children 2 and under, free for members. Omaha Children’s Museum – 500 S. 20th St. July 19: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. July 20 & 21:...
Fox in Lincoln Tests Positive for Rabies
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 19)–A fox has tested positive for rabies, the first one confirmed in Lincoln. Lincoln-Lancaster County Animal control says the fox came in contact with a dog and was injured. The fox showed signs of illness. Rabies is caused by a virus that affects the nervous system and is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal or if saliva from an animal with rabies gets directly into an open wound or a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth.
Western Specialty Contractors: Building Larger Presence in Omaha
The Nebraska arm of Western Specialty Contractors, a nearly 110-year-old firm with 32 locations, is gaining more heft as leadership invests in the four walls of the Omaha branch at 145th and Grover streets, as well as new equipment to support a crew that has grown by upwards of 166% since 2022.
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS GREASE. 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sun.; $24 Adults, $17 Youth...
Eppley Airfield reports flight impacts following global IT outage
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Eppley Airfield reports impacts to several arriving and departing flights following a global IT outage early Friday morning. As of 9 a.m., the airport noted delayed flights from American, Delta, Southwest, Sun Country and United. Several flights were canceled. Eppley Airfield posted on X to...
Kent Sievers’ retirement reception set for July 24
Kent Sievers – the photographer who captures life at UNMC from behind the lens of his Canon camera – will retire from UNMC Strategic Communications this month. A retirement reception will be held July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Linder Reading Room inside the Sorrell Center. The campus community is invited to attend. Remarks are scheduled for 3 p.m.
Matthew Powell Spaghetti Feed, Bake Sale and Silent Auction taking place in Stapleton on Saturday
Stapleton, Neb. - The community of Stapleton is the site for Matthew Powell and Out of Grain Woodworking Spaghetti Feed, Bake Sale and Silent Auction taking place Saturday, July 20th at 5:00pm. The Spaghetti Feed takes place at the Vets Club which is located at 249 Main Street and the...
Hospitals in Omaha area weigh in on how global tech issue is affecting them
OMAHA, Neb. — Hospitals in the Omaha area are responding to the global technology outage. Read the latest on the outage here. Below are the responses from the hospital who have responded to our request for comment:. CHI Health. "Like many other organizations and industries, some facilities within CHI...
Researchers handing out colon cancer test kits at DMV as part of innovative clinical trial
Earlier this year, Juanita Thomas, 63, went to her local Department of Motor Vehicles to register a car. For Thomas — a retired housekeeper, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother in Omaha, Nebraska — cancer was the last thing on her mind that day. But, while at the DMV, she was approached no fewer than three times by people offering her a free colorectal cancer screening kit.
4-star EDGE trending to Nebraska football, plus more Cornhuskers news
On Wednesday evening, some Nebraska football fans might have noticed Terrance Knighton and some other Nebraska assistant coaches posting hints about positive news. I wasn’t sure exactly what they were referencing. But, on Thursday, it became clear as the Huskers started trending with expert projections to land four-star EDGE Kade Pietrzak.
“Death Row” is New Nickname for Huskers’ D-Line
Nebraska’s defensive line has a new nickname for the upcoming season – Death Row. The Huskers D-line coach Terrance Knighton was a guest on Thursday’s Sports Nightly on News Talk 900 KJSK. He said he and his players came up with the nickname and a secret handshake for the linemen.
Osborne Legacy Complex Prompts Changes at Memorial Stadium
With construction of the Osborne Legacy Complex nearing completion, Nebraska Athletics would like fans to be aware of some changes around Memorial Stadium. The Huskers Athletic Fund and Athletic Ticket Offices previously located in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage have moved to West Stadium. The statue of Tom Osborne and...
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