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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...
Gov. Pillen Seeks Applicants for Underground Excavation Safety Committee
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill positions on the Underground Excavation Safety Committee. Created through the passage of LB683 (2023), the committee is charged with reviewing complaints filed with the state fire marshal when there is an alleged violation of the Nebraska One-Call Notification System. State law requires that anyone involved in excavating or digging must call 8-1-1 to have all underground utilities identified in advance of that work.
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...
Iowa Utilities Commission issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions
The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on Wednesday was not unexpected, given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous filings demonstrating compliance with regulatory […]
Sizzling success: Nebraska corn makes Beef Pit a cut above
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Where's the corn? It's in the beef as the Nebraska Cattlemen Beef Pit showcases corn fed beef that makes Nebraska an agricultural powerhouse. The Beef Pit is a Nebraska State Fair tradition as people line up for Nebraska beef. If people have one meal to...
Great Plains Health Physician Dr. Renee Engler Elected to Nebraska Medical Association Board of Directors
NORTH PLATTE, NE - Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Dr. Renee Engler, a respected member of our medical staff, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Medical Association (NMA). The Board of Directors for the NMA consists of dedicated physician leaders committed to shaping the future of medicine and embodying the values that define the association. Dr. Engler's appointment recognizes her commitment to excellence in patient care and her leadership in the medical community.
First state in history to have competing abortion ballot measures on the same ballot
Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Nebraskans to vote on competing abortion ballot initiatives in November. Lowest percentage of contested state legislative primaries since 2014. Wesley Harris (D) and Brad Briner (R) running for North...
Union workers cry foul over layoffs at immigration service centers
Unionized workers with the federal agency responsible for processing immigration and asylum paperwork claim they are being forced to turn their jobs over to non-union labor, in violation of federal law. United Electrical, Radio, & Machine Workers of America members say the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Nebraska Service Center...
Seward Woman Killed in Tractor Crash
A Seward woman was killed after her SUV crashed into a tractor on a county road Thursday morning. Seward County deputies were called to 238th Road and Old Mill Road around 8 a.m. Thursday, August 22, on a report of an SUV vs tractor collision. Crash investigators believe the tractor...
Nebraska City to test itself in season opener with C1 No. 1 Wahoo
(Nebraska City) -- The 2024 football season is here and with it comes Nebraska City's third coach in as many years. As Dave Purdham prepares to take over the Pioneers program, he and his team are ready for what the new year may hold. "It's a great time for excitement,"...
Omaha man accused of killing his grandmother, great-grandmother found not responsible by reason of insanity
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The Omaha man accused of killing his grandma and great-grandma was found not responsible by reason of insanity Thursday. Gage Walter was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder and three counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Walter...
Grand Island program keeps at-risk Nebraska youth out of detention facilities
A Grand Island-based organization is offering a diversion program cited in a new report as one of the most effective with at-risk youths. The intervention program is Multi-Systemic Therapy, or MST, which the Mid-Plains Center has offered for more than 20 years. In The Sentencing Project's report, MST is identified as having contributed to the 75% decline in youth incarceration between 2000 and 2022.
'Ope, the scoop is out!': Kansas City ice cream shop announces Omaha location
OMAHA, Neb. — A popular Kansas City ice cream shop announced it is coming to Omaha. Related coverage in the video above: Now Serving Omaha. Betty Rae's Ice Cream's sixth location is expected in the Omaha metro in "early fall." The first shop opened in 2015 with 26 flavors...
Multiple high school football games change kickoff times due to forecasted storms Thursday
OMAHA, Neb. — The KETV Weather Now storm team has deemed Thursday a "Severe Weather Day" with thepotential for a few strong to severe storms in eastern Nebraska and southwest Iowa. Because of the possibility of storms, the Westside vs. Omaha North football game will move to a 4...
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