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Gov. Pillen targets ‘fake meat’ in new executive order, seeks total ban on sales in 2025
WEST POINT, Nebraska — Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced new regulations Thursday against “lab-grown meat” or “fake meat,” with Pillen eyeing 2025 legislation to prohibit the sale of such products within the state. On top of new regulations, standards and the potential legislation, Pillen signed an executive order Thursday that prohibits […]
Dogstar Delivers Exceptional Performance at The Astro
REVIEW BY DAVID TAYLOR AND PHOTOS BY ROBERT A CHADWICK | Go Venue Magazine. On Tuesday, August 27, the Los Angeles rock band, Dogstar, returned to the Omaha area, for the second time since 1997(!) when they played the Ranch Bowl, to play The Astro in La Vista. They brought their melodic alternative rock with a heavy tinge for the crowd to enjoy.
UNK football names captains ahead of opener at Chadron State
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska-Kearney football coach Ryan Held announced five team captains for the Lopers ahead of Thursday’s season-opener at Chadron State. Senior quarterback Reagan Jones, junior defensive linemen Wayne Tei-Kirby and Jack Johnson, senior offensive lineman Kooper Reece and senior linebacker David Lilly have been announced as the leader’s of the team in Held’s second season.
Grand jury clears Columbus police officer in fatal shooting of 17-year-old
COLUMBUS, Neb. (KOLN) - The Columbus police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in February will not face charges in the death. A grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing was committed in the officer-involved shooting death of Chase Ditter on Feb. 6. The jury’s findings, a “no true bill verdict” in this case, were provided to the city of Columbus on Wednesday.
With scorching heat, Alzheimer's Association warns of risks to those with dementia
OMAHA, Neb. — Around 35,000 people in Nebraska have dementia, says the Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter Program Director Sadie Hinkel, and they're especially at risk in extreme heat. In just the last week, at least two people with dementia walked out of their metro area homes and went missing.
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...
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...
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...
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