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Nebraska blood bank faces critical shortage, urges donors
Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) is issuing an urgent need for O+ and O- blood donors. The shortage has been impacting hospitals and is the lowest it's been since the early days of COVID, according to NCBB. There has also been a shortage in blood...
Foundation looking to lower suicide rates in Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Sometimes people who battle with mental health suffer in silence. A lunch and learn hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce shed light on how to support and be an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. The Nebraska...
Left-wing billionaires behind astroturfed ‘grassroots’ operation attacking House GOP
Lower Costs California, Nebraska for Us, and Michigan Families for Fair Care all have a bone to pick with Republicans; they run attack ads on GOP lawmakers running for reelection in competitive races and promote President Joe Biden‘s agenda. At first glance, the trio appear distinct from one another and to be grassroots projects organized […]
Bellamy, Hoeft advance as district court judge nominees
LINCOLN — The state is moving closer to filling a judicial vacancy in Central Nebraska. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office announced Wednesday that the Judicial Nominating Commission forwarded two nominees to the governor for consideration: Melodie Bellamy on Kearney and Tim Hoeft of Holdrege. The nominees are vying to become a district court judge for the 10th Judicial District, which includes Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps and Webster counties.
Police find critically injured victim from shooting in north Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition following a shooting in north Omaha. The incident happened around 10:15 p.m. in the area of 18th and Spencer streets. Police said they later found a victim near 18th and Wirt streets. There has been no...
Trail on trial: To York leaders, it’s a dream. To neighbors, it’s something else.
YORK – It seemed, at first, like such a smooth ride. Two years ago, the federal government awarded the city of York $15.6 million to do a thing many smaller Nebraska communities fundraise for and dream of – add a walking and biking trail through town. It’s the...
Community Health Fair set for Friday at North Platte High School
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The third annual Community Health Fair is set for Friday at North Platte High School. The event is a collaboration between HOPE-Esperanza, West Central District Health, Great Plains Health, People’s Health, and the North Platte Public School District. Organizers say the fair aims to...
Braydon Zink, Mud County on stage for second Downtown Sounds
SIDNEY -- Plan on a night of high energy country music Friday, July 19, as Braydon Zink and Mud County take the stage for the second of three Downtown Sounds concerts. Downtown Sounds is a family-friendly concert venue held at Hickory Street Square in downtown Sidney. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m. The event will include food vendors and drink vendors.
‘I don’t know where it went wrong’: Vigil held for Lincoln toddler who died by abuse
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The trial for Joshua Tackett, who is facing child abuse charges in connection to the death of a 22 month old boy, is underway this week. Family and friends of that toddler, Rudy Jr., gathered in front of the Lancaster County Courthouse on Thursday evening for a vigil.
WATCH: Vehicle slams into car, then drives off in Lincoln’s Near South neighborhood
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A driver hit a woman’s car and drove off without stopping Saturday morning, leaving parts of their car behind. And it was all caught on camera. Rosemary Laher parked her car outside of her home on the west side of Pepper Avenue near Sumner Street.
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