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Second man arrested in July 5 killing
Lincoln, Neb. — Another man has been arrested in a deadly shooting in Lincoln. Police arrested Kaeylab Gonzales, 20, for a shooting that took place in Russ's Market. Gonzales is charged with the murder of Francisco Alvis on July 5, 2024. He's charged with First degree murder, use of...
Omaha Public Schools welcome kindergarteners for first day of school, embrace new changes
OMAHA, Neb. — The back-to-school excitement was in the air as Nebraska's largest school district sent some of its students back to the classroom. Belvedere Elementary kindergartners took on their first day in an empty school to help them get adjusted and shake out those jitters. A small group...
Grand Island’s ‘Good Life District’ special election awaits certification
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The ‘Good Life District’ special election in Grand Island marked several firsts for Nebraska. It was the first by-mail-only election since voter ID laws were adopted and the first time a ‘Good Life District’ in the state had a vote by the people for the city to recapture the sales tax dollars the state would give up.
Hispanic Festival set for Friday, Saturday
MainStreet of Fremont has announced that the annual Hispanic Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The event, celebrating Hispanic culture, will feature an incredible array of family-friendly activities, live music, traditional dances, art exhibitions, and mouth-watering Hispanic cuisine. The event aims to enhance cultural understanding and foster unity, while providing a platform for local talents to shine.
Peter Pan Skate Park closed for resurfacing and repairs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is working on repairing and resurfacing the Peter Pan Skate Park at 32nd and W streets. The park will be closed from now until Monday, Aug 19. “We are dedicated to ensuring the quality of this skatepark and the safety...
President and Board Director of Cherry County Ag Society resign
VALENTINE, Neb. - Two key members of the Cherry County Ag Society have resigned from their positions. President Andy Dawson, who has served the society for around 15 years and spent five of those years as president, and Josh Delaney, a board director for nearly seven years, resigned Monday night. They cited challenges with some society members and shifts in board dynamics as reasons for their decision.
Hastings’ EPA Second Street Subsite project now in operation
Installation is complete of thermal wells that will clean soil and groundwater at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Hastings Groundwater Contamination Superfund Second Street Subsite Operable Unit 12 and the thermal wells began operation on Thursday, Aug. 8. Noise will emanate from the project site while the thermal system is in...
Volleyball Adds Three Nebraska Public Media Telecasts; BIG EAST Announces Championship Sites
OMAHA, Neb. -- Nebraska Public Media will broadcast three Creighton Volleyball matches this fall, and the BIG EAST announced the dates and sites of the Olympic sports championships for the 2024-25 academic year. All 22 BIG EAST Championships, including the Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, are Presented by JEEP. For...
‘When has this money never been accepted?’: Husker fan upset as stadium goes cashless
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – From now on, if you want to buy a pop in the stands or head to concessions at Memorial Stadium, you’ll need to bring your card. Memorial Stadium is going cashless. Husker Athletics says on its website the improved Wi-Fi at the stadium will...
Lincoln man sentenced after selling drugs, guns to informant
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars after he was caught selling drugs and guns to an informant. District Judge Joseph Bataillon sentenced 30-year-old Jimmy Nguyen for distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm during/in furtherance of drug trafficking on Tuesday.
Dover supports LB 34 after receiving concessions for county governments
Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB 34 on Tuesday, a scaled-down version of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property-tax reduction legislation. District 19 Senator Rob Dover of Norfolk told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffrey Steffen, the legislation included restricting annual increases in property-tax asking authority by county governments by the consumer-price index, or CPI.
Mosquito numbers in Nebraska jumped this summer. It’s likely going to get worse in the future.
Bob Decker thought he’d get an early start on golf one morning this summer when he headed to Omaha’s Steve Hogan Golf Course. Instead, he ended up providing swarms of mosquitoes their breakfast, lunch and dinner during his round at the nine-hole course. “I was slapping mosquitoes off...
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