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Governor's radio call-in show scheduled for Monday
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hosts his monthly radio call-in show Monday from Lincoln. It runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and you can hear it on News Talk WJAG, 780 AM, 105.9 FM and WJAG.com. To ask the governor a question, call 800-799-7696.
Single subject makes it special
The tee time for Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax mulligan will apparently be sometime in the next month. The state’s CEO is hoping to get a do-over on his attempt to reduce property taxes in a special session of the Legislature, something he was unable to do in the Unicameral this spring. In the run-up […] The post Single subject makes it special appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy
Farming and biofuels organizations are hopeful that ethanol could be used to power passenger jets, but making that dream a reality hasn’t been easy. That's partly because even as many farmers would benefit from a huge new market for corn, turning ethanol into jet fuel relies on federal tax credits that could require capturing carbon dioxide at refineries and moving the gas hundreds of miles through pipelines across the Midwest. Opponents have gone before regulatory authorities in several states to oppose the lines, and frequently they have succeeded in at least slowing the process. A key decision is expected soon in Iowa. Several companies have proposed pipelines but some dropped their plans in the face of opposition and delay.
Quilt retreat faces zoning hurdle
SYRACUSE – The Syracuse Planning Commission is considering amending city code for a new downtown business. City planners are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on July 8 regarding a code adjustment to allow boarding of more than five individuals at one time in an existing downtown building. Tamera...
Agricultural, education senators push back on some of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax reforms
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is facing pushback for some of his property tax reform ideas from some of his closest agricultural allies in the Legislature. He may need their support to pass reforms during a special session expected this month. Pillen has signaled he will bring lawmakers back to Lincoln beginning July 25 to […] The post Agricultural, education senators push back on some of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax reforms appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Beatrice unveils plan to demolish old schools, replace them with housing
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The City of Beatrice is going to demolish two old elementary schools, and on Monday night, officials laid plans for new construction. “The schools themselves have outlived their usefulness,” City Councilman Ted Fairbanks said. Paddock Lane and Lincoln Elementary Schools sit empty, and they...
Diamonds in the rough: Lincoln dad says city baseball fields need some work
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln father is raising concerns about the conditions of the city’s baseball fields. “I’m not asking for a $1o million baseball complex by any means,” Korey Reiman said. “It’s just basic upgrades so that meaningful baseball games can be played with our kids.”
The Miracle League: America's pastime belongs to everyone
Lincoln, NEB — Most of us have experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat with healthy bodies. But this is the miracle league. It's called "All play" so that people with disabilities of all kinds can feel that excitement as well. NTV's Bill Steckis tells us about a league that includes everyone.
Police arrest Lincoln man accused of carrying out 2 robberies in Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Police arrested a suspect in a pair of Omaha robberies Monday. Sherman Wade, 43, of Lincoln, was arrested by Omaha Police and booked into Lancaster County Corrections on two counts of robbery and one count of violating federal probation. Wade’s charges stem from two separate reported...
Motorcycle and pickup collide in Lincoln intersection
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A crash backed up Lincoln traffic during the Monday evening commute. The crash was reported at 48th Street and Normal Boulevard just after 5 p.m. Channel 8 reporters saw a damaged motorcycle and pickup truck. Police and ambulances were on scene. It is not yet...
Slow but sure warm up headed our way
Tuesday is looking like a pretty nice day! Temperatures will start near 60 and top out in the middle 80s, a few degrees below average. After a dry couple of days Monday and Tuesday, we may see a spot shower or storm on Wednesday. Other than that, it’s looking very dry for the next several days.
Crete community rallies in support of family devastated by shooting
The Crete community has come together to rally behind a family following a shooting last month. The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating the shooting of seven Hispanic people in Crete on Friday, June 28 to determine if the incident was a hate crime. The State Patrol will deliver its findings...
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