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First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in local area
Grand Island, Neb. — The Central District Health Department has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in the area. They said symptoms of WNV begin 3 to 15 days after the bite and you may experience muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, fever, headache, or convulsions. They...
UNMC College of Medicine ranked among top 15 institutions nationally
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine was ranked as a Tier 1 institution for primary care training, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of medical schools. UNMC is one of 15 schools nationwide to earn the ranking. It was also named...
Grand Island Fire Department Receives $85,000 grant to replace 22-year old exercise equipment
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-- A fire department in central Nebraska is getting funds to update its exercise equipment. According to a news release, the Grand Island Fire Department is receiving $85,131.81 in federal funding thanks to FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Officials say the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
"It's on!" Garden show competition rising
SYRACUSE – Competition at the Otoe County Fair’s open class crops and vegetables show is linking generations. Duane Hansen of Syracuse still reigns with the premiere gardener points after 26 entries this year and 13 first place ribbons. Hansen set a new standard last year with a four pound onion, but he wasn’t in the top three this year.
Integration of the Marching Band and Escort of the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha
Omaha, NE – The Consulate of Mexico in Omaha, Nebraska is pleased to announce the Call for the formation of the Marching Band and Escort of the Consulate of Mexico in Omaha. Both groups will represent our pride of being Mexican and the love we have for our flag and our country.
Man arrested after stealing vehicles in Lincoln and Milwaukee, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after stealing multiple vehicles throughout the Midwest, according to Lincoln Police. Court documents show that 57-year-old Joe Dorsey was charged with two count of theft by unlawful taking $5,000+. The general manager at Cars 4 Less near 48th and Cleveland streets reported...
Big Blue Bay Final Swim Dates
Alliance, NE – The final day for swimming at Big Blue Bay will be Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Due to limited staff availability, the pool will reduce daily hours but be open as much as possible for lap swim and open swim. The schedule for the final weeks at the pool are as follows:
Multiple 2026 QBs to visit Nebraska football, plus more Cornhuskers news
Nebraska football has been working to find its top target in the 2026 class at quarterback. While many other top programs already have their 2026 quarterback in the fold, the Huskers don’t really have a true priority at the position. That could be changing though. Dayton Raiola has been...
Fact or Fiction: Nebraska could have a hot start to 2026 recruiting
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith is joined by TheMaizeandBlueReview.com’s Josh Henschke, Tim Verghese of InsideNebraska.com and Eric Hansen of InsideNDSports.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. FACT OR FICTION: Vernell Brown’s commitment will jump-start Florida’s class. *****
New Mayor Appointed, New Council Member Needed
The City of Gothenburg has a new mayor. At the July 16 council meeting, Mayor Will Rahjes submitted his resignation – but not because he no longer wants to serve. Quite the opposite in fact. Rahjes was forced to step down from his mayoral position due to a city ordinance that requires the mayor – as well as all elected officials and most appointed positions – to reside within the city limits. Rahjes and his wife recently purchased a home that lies just over two miles outside of that limit.
Nebraska football looks to poach Oregon WR commit this weekend
It was only a matter of time. Nebraska football is set to host one of the best wide receivers in the 2025 class this weekend. In the process, the Huskers will try to steal away Isaiah Mozee from one of their newest conference rivals. Mozee, a 4-star pass catcher out...
Otoe County Fair competitors check in entries
Otoe County Fair exhibitors were busy on Wednesday morning, July 24, on the fairgrounds in Syracuse as they checked in various entries for this year’s event. Among the throng of fair competitors was Duane Hansen, the man famous for growing a pumpkin big enough and tough enough to endure a 38-mile journey on the Missouri River back in 2022.
Card Shower To Celebrate 90th
The family of George Prince of Norfolk, formerly of Pierce, is requesting a card shower honoring his 90th birthday on Monday, August 5. His family includes his wife Carlene; children, Rick (Emilie) Prince of Pierce, the late Gregg (Vickie) Prince of Pierce, Jeff (Sheryl) Prince of Pierce, Ann (Jeff) Preister of Lindsay, Mark (Ann) Prince of Omaha, Susie (Larry) Koranda of Laurel, and Julie (Brice) Buckendahl of Pierce; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Ley To Join Business Honors Academy Class Of 2028
WAYNE – A northeast Nebraska high school graduate has been selected to the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln this coming school year. According to a release from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Mason Ley of Wayne will join 37 other first-year...
Fuller Center bikers roll through Aurora
The Casey’s parking lot on the corner of Highways 14 and 34 in Aurora July 1 became a pit stop for a chain of cyclists who were on their way to York. For one of the cyclists, Aurora wasn’t just one of the many pit stops he and the cyclists will be resting at, but was also a served as a family visit with his brothers.
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