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Popular cover band AM FM to perform in Deshler
DESHLER, NEB. - A popular 80's cover band is set to perform again in southeast Nebraska. Lincoln-based group AM FM is the featured musical group at the 2024 Reinke Picnic in Deshler. AM FM is the Lincoln's Choice Award Winner for best band in 2023 and 2024 and a four time Best of Lincoln winner.
BPD helps to direct traffic, during first days of elementary school opening
BEATRICE, NEB. - There’s nothing quite like the feeling of going back to school. For parents and children alike, there’s a mix of uncertainty and excitement. Throw in a brand new building, that blends a collection of schools that have been around for decades, and that multiplies. Add some street closures to it, it gets even more uncertain. Because of this, Beatrice Police are on site of the new Beatrice Elementary School for the first two days of its opening.
County leaders raise concerns as lawmakers push package that would cap local spending
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Gov. Jim Pillen’s ambitious plan for property tax reform got almost entirely gutted in the Legislature’s Revenue Committee and on the Unicameral floor. Now, the battle is over the remains. The amended form of LB 34 would put caps on how much cities and...
A week after its grand opening, Omaha’s WarHorse Casino closes temporarily
WarHorse Gaming said Thursday evening that their Omaha casino would be closed temporarily because the air-conditioning system was damaged during construction. “No one was injured, and there was never any danger to our guests or employees,” Lance Morgan, president and CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc., WarHorse Gaming’s parent company, said in a news release. “Unfortunately, we need to temporarily close the casino to prevent damage to some of the electronic equipment in the facility.”
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.
Five Heart Podcast LIVE: Husker Football, the Kool-Aid drinking episode
Tonight we invite you to partake in the big pitcher of Kool-aid we will be serving as Greg has promised to showcase his pent-up joy and enthusiasm for our beloved Husker Football season. As the Chatterfields and Minnie have endured an entire off-season of Greg’s expectant misfortunes of gloom for the Huskers, tonight we will witness and share in his exuberance and excitement.
NEWS: Gdowski Named Associate Athletic Director
FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University is excited to announce the hiring of Gerry Gdowski as the new Associate Athletic Director. Originally from Fremont, Nebraska, he returns to the area with a wealth of experience in athletics. “We are thrilled to bring Gerry on board and welcome him and his...
New Research Highlights Special Role Of $1 and $2 Scratch Tickets, Despite Declining Sales
Lottery and sports betting technology company Scientific Games recently completed a comprehensive deep dive into the role of $1 and $2 instant scratch games. It recently shared its research at the NASPL Professional Development Seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, providing insight into how valuable certain lottery products are to different markets.
Craig Cullinan fundraiser: Love, fellowship, donations
Craig Cullinan, 32, of North Platte, passed away on May 20 after a brief battle with cancer. When he died, his family resolved to create a music memorial of some kind in his honor. Cullinan was raised in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High in 2010, where he...
FōwlOn!: New indoor attraction that combines football with bowling opens in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's newest indoor attraction, which combines football and bowling, is now open. The Fōwling Warehouse features a 50,000 square foot floor plan, 30 fowling lanes, two full-service bars, large screen televisions, and a Mystery Beer Machine. Here's how to play the game, according to the...
Arrest made in rural Cheyenne County burglaries
SIDNEY -- On Wednesday afternoon, August 14, the Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Kimball County Sheriff Dave Hottell regarding information about recent burglaries in the rural Gurley and Dalton area. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Kimball County and recovered evidence and information related to the burglaries. On...
Omaha Public Schools ready to welcome students back to school
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Public School District is prepared to welcome students back to class for the new school year. OPS staff express excitement about the return following a summer of significant changes within the district. This year, students and parents will notice the implementation of a new...
Niobrara Council responds to state auditor’s allegations of mishandling funds
VALENTINE, Neb. - The Niobrara Council is responding to the Nebraska state auditor’s allegations of mishandling public funds. The nonprofit, which helps manage the Niobrara National Scenic River, is sending a letter to the auditor stating that it’s not a state agency and therefore not required to issue a statement of corrective action. However, the Council is making changes in response to the auditor’s concerns.
New Johnson-Brock Teachers for 2024-25 School Year
LOREN STEINMAN is familiar with Southeast Nebraska, growing up in Nebraska City, where he graduated from NCHS as valedictorian. He then graduated with his bachelors degree in science and biological systems engineering and furthered his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Steinman will be teaching science this...
Beatrice Elementary art room, dedicated to artist, classmate
BEATRICE -- One of the rooms at the new elementary school in Beatrice is named in honor of a former Beatrice student and professional artist, Grant Searcey, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 42. Doris Martin of the Beatrice Educational Foundation said the support for the art...
Husker takeouts from Rhule, coordinators and players during BTN's training camp show
Here are some of the standout quotes from coaches and players during the Big Ten Network broadcast. Gabe Ervin Jr. sounded ready for the Aug. 31 pregame speech and the accompanying pad popping even 2 1/2 weeks out. As he was asked about the mentality of this Husker team heading...
Flood to conduct town hall meeting in Fremont
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced Wednesday he will conduct a town hall meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Fremont High School CTE Center. During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the priorities he’s been working on for Fremont and Nebraska’s First Congressional District. There will be a question-and-answer period.
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