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Festival celebrates nearly a century of Greek presence in Morrill County
BRIDGEPORT -- The 98th Greek Festival celebration August 17 drew crowds from the region. Some were there to celebrate their heritage, and others to enjoy the festivities. Saturday's festivities were held at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport. It's history is from the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. The celebration...
Marching to Save Lives, Provide Homes
For the 5th year, Veterans and their supporters will trek from the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln to Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista. The “50 Mile March” is a mission with a life-saving message to help Veterans who are struggling with homelessness or mental health challenges. For...
Nebraska football staff directed to 'make sure we’re playing the right guys'
While there’s a lot of excitement about the Nebraska football team entering the 2024 season, some worries have started to pop up as fall camp goes on. There was in fact so many worries that Huskers head coach Matt Rhule closed a practice right after his team scrimmaged in front of fans.
Omaha women's soccer captures first win of new campaign
The first matinee match of the year for Omaha women's soccer (1-0-1) at Caniglia Field saw an offensive presence that was missing from the Mavericks' regular-season opener. UNO tallied its first win of the season Sunday against the Lindenwood Lions (0-2-0), controlling all 90-plus minutes for a 2-0 victory. The...
Updating Nebraska football fall camp position battles
Nebraska football is on the brink of wrapping up fall camp. Head coach Matt Rhule said that he would announce the Huskers starting this week (probably). That got me thinking about some of the other position battles. We offered up some predictions ahead of Nebraska football fall camp and here’s where things stand with some of the most hotly contested position battles for the Huskers.
Falls City receives Gehling, Rivoli theater reports
FALLS CITY - The Falls City City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. The agenda includes reports on the Gehling and Rivoli theater buildings, amending the fireworks ordinance, an update on a labor union grievance, electric transmission planning and work based learning with the Falls City Career Academy.
Bike race raises money to grow trail options in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Thousands of bicyclists rode throughout the Metro on Sunday for a cause. The 34th annual Cooperate Cycling Challenge was held on Aug. 18, with a start and finish line on Capitol Avenue. “It’s such a nice, tight-knit community,” said Patrick Sechser, who rode with E &...
Iowa man fired after passing out at a work-assigned ‘happy hour’ event
An Iowa man who was fired after passing out at a work-assigned “happy hour” event at a brewery is not entitled to jobless benefits, a judge has ruled. State records indicate Garrett Lomeli worked as an area manager for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, a wine wholesaler located in Urbandale, until his dismissal in early […]
Nebraska Game and Parks approves 2025 bighorn sheep season, updates park regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved several items at its Aug. 16 meeting, including the establishment of a 2025 bighorn sheep hunting season set to run from Dec. 2-22, 2025. During the meeting, the commissioners made changes to park regulations that:. Allow snowmobiles to be...
2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
All roads lead to fun as the 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday, August 23, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
A warm trend is coming for next week across Greater Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After spending the last couple of weeks with a good amount of cloud cover (especially early in the day) and cooler-than-average temperatures, we will warm back up for mid-to-late August. We also look to alternate between partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies and the possibility of more scattered t-storms on some days.
Community Connections host monthly prescription drug take back collection
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Inside Bomgaars, a store in North Platte, a local non-profit sets up shop in the front on the third Saturday of each month. Community Connections focuses on improving the lives of the community’s youth. Volunteer Sandee Kronn underscores the vital role of the community...
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