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North Platte man sentenced to 7 years for meth distribution and illegal firearm possession
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A North Platte man was sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and illegally possessing a firearm, following a multi-agency investigation into drug trafficking in the area. Brad Jay Leeper, 47 was sentenced on Thursday in federal court in Lincoln. After prison,...
Gibbon man charged with intentional cruelty to an animal
GIBBON, Neb — A Gibbon man has been charged after prosecutors say he killed a dog by hanging it from a tree. Juan Arias Bonilla, 43, is charged in Buffalo County Court with intentional cruelty to an animal. According to an arrest affidavit, on Aug. 13, a deputy with...
Lourdes Central Catholic looking to build on strong 2023
(Nebraska City) -- Lourdes Central Catholic football is hopeful a strong 2023 will turn into an even better 2024. The Knights were 8-2 last season, and Coach Jon Borer believes this year’s group can be even better. “We finished the year pretty strong,” Borer said of 2023. “We lost...
Hope Harbor gets grant for Grand Island affordable housing
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island is getting almost half of a state fund set aside for affordable housing. In a press release, Hope Harbor Inc., announced a $4,748,136 grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) through the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program. This award is part of DED’s broader $10.3 million initiative to support affordable housing projects across Nebraska, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Skate Park Renovation Rolls Into Grand Island
Grand Island, NE — New opportunities, this one with a set of wheels, for the city of Grand Island. “We have a skate park, currently at Pier Park, and it is getting to the point where we need to think about something new. And so we have money budgeted for this year, this coming year, for a potential project,” says Todd McCoy, Grand Island Parks & Rec Director.
Nebraska Volleyball Season Opener Among Most-Watched Matches Ever on ESPN
The AVCA First Serve Showcase in Kentucky garnered more viewers than the population of Lincoln, nearly breaking a Nebraska volleyball television viewing record for ESPN. The first match of the season eclipsed the Wisconsin-Louisville match by over 100,00
Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, through Grant Program
The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarded $1.45 million of CDBG funds for Downtown Revitalization (DTR). Use of these grants has produced 11 façade/building renovation projects, 13 new businesses, 26 new owner-occupied or rental loft apartments, and 2 parking lot renovations—with one last project to be completed.
Triage announces acquisition of RTG Medical
Triage, a leading medical staffing agency headquartered in Omaha, has announced its acquisition of RTG Medical of Fremont. RTG was founded in 2001. The company’s nursing, long-term care and allied divisions will bolster Triage’s existing healthcare staffing footprint. The expansion of these divisions at Triage means good things for both Triage and RTG. Travelers will have direct access to an expanded allied and travel nurse job pools and top-tier vendor relationships that will deliver more quality locations and facilities.
Lewis and Clark Center turns 20
More than 1,100 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center this past weekend. On Friday, August 25, almost 600 students, teachers and chaperones participated in a special Living History Day that focused on activities at the Center’s new fort, which is still under construction.
Lincoln man suspected of DUI crashes into railroad crossing arm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs on back-to-back days, including a Wednesday incident where he crashed into a railroad crossing arm in southwest Lincoln. Lincoln Police said 52-year-old Gregory Davis was driving west in a Toyota pickup truck...
Grotrian grand slam lifts Pioneers past Ralston
Reese Grotrian’s two-out grand slam home run put Nebraska City in position to top Ralston, 12-9, in home opening action on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Pioneers were down early in the game, 2-0, when Hanna Marth smashed a two-run home run that tied the game and sparked the Pioneers to post five runs in the frame for a 5-2 lead.
Shooting Ranges Available for Sight-In
Hunters may sight-in their firearms and bows for the coming seasons at any of several public and private shooting ranges listed on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website. “It is important to sight-in your firearm or bow to increase your accuracy, boost your confidence, and help prevent hunting...
Caricature artist a big “draw” at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - If you are looking for a memorable state fair souvenir, a fun idea could be getting a caricature of yourself drawn by Dirk Christensen. We caught up with QuickDraw Caricatures artist Dirk Christenen at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to find out more about himself and his art work. “I’ve been doing this for about 34 years professionally,” Christensen said. “My real job over the years has been a broadcaster. I worked for 35 years in Kearney and another 7 in Lexington, and I was a program director in radio.” Christensen says he did caricatures as a side job during those years, but now he’s turned his passion for drawing people into a full-time endeavor.
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. "SET the Bar" in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that's different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely a place...
Nebraska football: Glenn Thomas has big plans for Jalyn Gramstad
As we get closer and closer to the regular season, there’s been an awful lot of focus on Nebraska football’s freshman starting quarterback. There’s been so much focus on Dylan Raiola, it’s easy to forget guys like Daniel Kaelin, Heinrich Haarberg and Jalyn Gramstad exist. But...
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