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Outdoor portion of Nebraska Lottery Concert Series kicks off Wednesday
Wednesday night music will fill the air in the Nebraska State Fair’s TD Landing Concert Stage, all thanks to hardworking state fair personnel who are making it happen. Crews spent 16 hours erecting the stage that will serve as host to four-straight concerts, starting Wednesday with country sensation Riley Green taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Nebraska State Fair Events & Entertainment Director Karli Schulz said it’s these 16 hours that determine how smooth the next 96 hours will go.
Kids share insights on agriculture at the Raising Nebraska indoor exhibits
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska’s Largest Classroom is an educational event at the Nebraska State Fair where students can learn all about the state. Last year, over 3,000 students, teachers and sponsors participated. Raising Nebraska teaches families about agriculture with interactive exhibits. Some of the students shared what...
19 Nebraska students selected for inaugural food animal veterinary scholarship program
LINCOLN — Sydney Hutchinson had a lifelong dream to attend a veterinary program offered in Nebraska and Iowa for her doctoral medicine degree, but in February she was on track to attend Kansas State University instead. Hutchinson said while it wasn’t her dream, an early admissions offer from the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine “was just […]
Memorial run raises $10K for Smith Falls trails
The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health, raised $10,000 for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails in 2024. To date, supporters of the Vanderheiden Memorial run have contributed more than $30,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation to...
Nebraska senator comments on special legislative session
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The special legislative session ended last week. The 17-day session was the longest special session in over 60 years. One of Gov. Jim Pillen’s goals in calling for the session was to lower property taxes in a way that would not affect public schools negatively. Nebraska Sen. Mike Jacobson said the work that the Nebraska Legislature put in to reaching an agreement in a timely manner.
Incumbent Don Bacon (R) and Tony Vargas (D) running in the general election for NE-02
Incumbent Don Bacon (R) and Tony Vargas (D) are running in the general election for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The election is a rematch from 2022, when Bacon defeated Vargas 51.3% to 48.7%. The Guardian wrote that it was “not difficult to imagine a scenario...
Seward woman killed in rural crash with tractor
SEWARD, Neb. (KOLN) - A 34-year-old woman died after her SUV collided with a tractor at a rural intersection northeast of Seward. The crash happened around 8 a.m. on Aug. 22. According to the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, Jaimie Calmus, of Seward, was traveling west on Old Mill Road when an eastbound tractor turned north at the intersection of Old Mill Road and 238th Road, colliding with the SUV.
Exciting September Events at CHI Health Center Omaha
Get ready for an action-packed September at CHI Health Center Omaha! This month features a diverse array of events that promise to entertain, inspire and engage. From high-energy concerts to thrilling rodeos and expos, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at what’s happening:. Cage the Elephant:...
Lincoln Police make 4th arrest in drug bust with over 1,000 fentanyl pills
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A fourth arrest was made in a Lincoln drug bust that seized over 1,000 fentanyl pills and a multitude of other drugs. Jazmin King, 26, was the final housemate to be arrested. She was booked into the Lancaster County Jail on Monday. Investigators obtained a search...
Authorities investigating fatal crash in Fremont
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - Police and Nebraska State Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash reported Wednesday afternoon in a Fremont neighborhood. Few details were available about the 1:37 p.m. crash, but police were warning the public to avoid the area near 20th and Broad streets as the investigation continued.
A Woman & Child Hurt In Single Car Crash Near Hasty
SILVER CREEK TOWNSHIP (WJON News) -- A woman and a child were hurt in a crash near Hasty Wednesday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 1:45 p.m. a car driven by 27-year-old Macharia Jackson of Osseo was going west on Interstate 94 when it left the road and rolled.
NPPD's Cooper Nuclear Station implementing mobile notification system
(Brownville) -- The Nebraska Public Power District is planning updates to the emergency notification system at the Cooper Nuclear Station in Brownville. NPPD, in a release Tuesday, announced that it will soon be implementing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or IPAWS, at its southeast Nebraska nuclear facility. Power District officials say the new notification system would allow them to eventually transition away from the sirens installed around the plant. NPPD Media Relations Specialist Grant Otten tells KMA News the alert would be similar to messages sent out in the case of tornado warnings and amber alerts.
Investigation continues into FPS student left on bus
Fremont Public Schools officials said an incident occurred Tuesday where a middle school student was left on a school bus after the bus driver and paraprofessional failed to follow district protocol. The driver and paraprofessional were placed on administrative leave when the issue was brought to the attention of the...
Bellevue Police looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ shooting suspect
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Bellevue Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man they suspect in a shooting Wednesday morning, calling him “armed and dangerous.”. BPD said that officers responding to a Family Dollar store near 25th Street and Chandler Road found a 29-year-old man at the scene who had been shot in the leg.
Wisconsin woman wanted for manslaughter in Ohio arrested by Omaha police
OMAHA, Neb. — A Wisconsin woman wanted for manslaughter in Ohio was arrested by Omaha police, according to court documents. Janel Nelson was charged with fugitive from justice in Douglas County court. She's wanted for felony assault – manslaughter in Ohio. According to a Facebook post from the...
Lincoln has paid millions – far more than Omaha – to settle employee lawsuits. More are looming.
After reaching a settlement with the Lincoln Police Department over allegations of retaliation for reporting sexual assault, former officer Sarah Williams addressed the Lincoln City Council at a public meeting in December 2021. She said she was there for two reasons: to reclaim her voice and to inform the council...
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