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Family farm near Byron prepares for popcorn harvest
BYRON, Neb. (KOLN) - A multi-generational family farm with German roots near Byron, Nebraska, is gearing up to harvest approximately 6,500 pounds of fresh popcorn per acre this September. The Free Day Popcorn Company, known for its yellow butterfly popcorn, supplies local favorites like Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. The farm’s...
Law Firm Warns Chadron Attempting to Unconstitutionally Burden Food Trucks
Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) sent a letter to city officials in Chadron, Nebraska, warning them to cease their misguided efforts to impose unnecessary burdens on food trucks simply to “level the playing field” with brick-and-mortar restaurants. Such efforts to “protect” the city from food trucks violate both the U.S. and Nebraska Constitutions, and harm both the public safety and local economy of Chadron.
Attorney General Hilgers Announces 2024 Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit
On September 18, 2024, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting the inaugural Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit at the Younes Center in Kearney. This day-long event will have multiple featured speakers and collaborative panels from various professions, including national and local organizations working to combat human trafficking.
Cooler start to the week, 80s and 90s return mid-week, linger through weekend
HASTINGS — The work week will start out decidedly cooler, but the warm temperatures will make a return by midweek and persist through the weekend across central Nebraska. High temperatures on Monday will reach the mid-80s owing to an upper-level ridge of high pressure that extends from Texas into the northern Plains, according to the National Weather Service – Hastings.
'Late' Nebraska football loses out on top tackle target despite a good fight
For a little while, Nebraska football fans dreamed about hauling in the top offensive tackle in the class of 2025. There was a time when David Sanders Jr. looked like a Huskers lean. And then things started to go south. On Saturday, it sure sounded like a door slammed shut....
Nebraska football on the radar as Big Ten 'surprise' team for 2024
Fall camp is officially coming to a close and game prep week is here. That means that more than ever, the expectations for the Nebraska football team is about to realized, or about to be dashed on the rocks. While there are people who are warning Husker fans that expectations...
Paypal awards credit after ruling against Omaha nail spa owner in gift card scheme
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - She couldn’t put a finger on it, but nail technician Melissa Greenwell says she had concerns about a man purchasing gift cards. ‘It seemed odd to us at the beginning because of how much he bought,” Melissa said. “[He said] he just wanted to treat the women in his life to something special. We don’t hear that very often so it automatically raised suspicion.
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 12 Jaidyn Doss
The countdown to August 31 continues on and just 12 days remain until the Nebraska Cornhuskers start their 2024 season against the University of Texas – El Paso Miners at Memorial Stadium. With 12 days remaining until the start of the season, Huskers redshirt freshman Jaidyn Doss, a native of Kansas City, Missouri is in the spotlight. Entering his second season with the program, Doss is entering his first full season as a defensive back after originally signing with the program as a wide receiver. Out of Raymore-Peculiar High School in Peculiar, Missouri, Doss was a three-star prospect as part of the 2023 recruiting cycle. He signed with the Huskers over notable offers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Oregon, and TCU. This fall, Doss will look to find himself a role within the Huskers wide receiever rotation. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Home severely damaged by fire Monday morning
NORFOLK - A multi-unit dwelling in Norfolk suffered major damage after a fire Monday morning. It happened at a home at the corner of 12th and Philip in Norfolk. The call came in around 7:41 a.m. There's no word yet on what caused the fire, but firefighter appeared to be...
Matt Rhule has high expectations for rising freshman
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule has been impressed by one freshman in particular over the course of preseason. Linebacker Vincent Shavers stands out as the Huskers look for more depth at the position. Shavers was a December addition to the Huskers. He officially committed and signed with Nebraska on December 20 after flipping from the Miami Hurricanes following a visit the prior weekend. Shavers was a decorated high school player, recording more than 170 tackles in his prep career. According to his biography on the Nebraska Athletics website, he had 46 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and seven sacks as a...
'You take that energy from the crowd': Nebraskans in Chicago for Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Several Nebraskans are in the windy city to show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris. One of those people is the Nebraska DNC National Committeewoman. Charlene Ligon says she could feel the excitement of everyone there, leading up to the convention's start. Ligon, who is also...
Man gets prison for stealing ashes from Grand Island cemetery
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A man who stole two urns from a Grand Island mausoleum in May has been sentenced to prison. Richard Boon, 34, pleaded guilty in June to charges of burglary and prohibited acts involving human remains, according to court records. On Monday, he was sentenced to 8 to 15 years for the burglary charge and 23 to 24 months for the charge related to human remains. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
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