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Nebraska treasurer establishes crowdfunding website as savings program for people with disabilities
LINCOLN — A new crowdfunding website led by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office is seeking to help Nebraskans with disabilities live a full, involved life in their community. State Treasurer Tom Briese, State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil and a dozen other lawmakers Wednesday morning announced GiveToEnable.com. Assistant State Treasurer Stacy Pfeifer, director of the Enable […]
Clark's Custom Meat Co. wins national award at ACMC event in Nebraska
(ELIZABETHTOWN, Pa.) Clark's Custom Meat Co., a St. Joseph, Mo. cured meats manufacturer and seller, recently participated in the American Cured Meat Championships (ACMC) in Nebraska and won an award. According to a media release from the American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) who also conducted the event in partnership...
EducationQuest awards $840,000 in grant funding to 27 Nebraska high schools
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - EducationQuest Foundation today announced that 27 Nebraska high schools have been awarded $840,000 in College Access Grant funding over the next four years to help develop and enhance programs designed to increase the number of students who go to college. EducationQuest awards College Access Grants every...
Dove hunting season opens soon
With the annual dove season opener on Sept. 1, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has some reminders for hunters, as well as recommendations for areas to hunt. Doves are abundant statewide and, with generous bag limits, provide some excellent wing-shooting opportunities. Doves may be hunted statewide Sept. 1 – Oct. 30, 2024, with daily bag and possession limits of 15 and 45, respectively. Bag and possession limits are for mourning, white-winged and Eurasian collared-doves in aggregate. Shooting hours are 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset.
Extension Program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - A University of Nebraska–Lincoln program is delivering fresh produce to kitchens across the Cornhusker State. Organized by Nebraska Extension as part of the Growing Together Nebraska project, SNAP-Ed and Extension Master Gardener volunteers are working to establish community gardens, increase access to fresh produce, and provide garden and nutrition education. Emily Gratopp, an associate extension educator in Lancaster County, said the project is an opportunity to promote better overall health statewide.
Animals killed, barn destroyed in Pillen Family Farms fire in eastern Nebraska
PLATTE COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - Multiple animals were killed, and a barn is considered a total loss after a fire at a hog farm owned by Gov. Jim Pillen. The blaze was first reported by the Norfolk Daily News and confirmed by Platte Center Fire and Rescue Treasurer Eric Korus. Crews were called to the Pro Pig farm south of Humphrey on Sunday around 8:20 p.m.
US 75 is cleared after debris blocks traffic, caused major backups
Expect delays on Highway 75 for northbound drivers ahead of your Thursday commute. Debris is blocking two right lanes near the Hamilton Street exit. There is ongoing construction on the Hamilton Bridge, which sits above Highway 75. Omaha police are in the area working to clear the debris from the...
LIVE AT 10 AM: City of Lincoln announces new heart attack and stroke care award
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Jamie Pospisil will announce a new heart attack and stroke care award at a news conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 15, Room 303, third floor of the County-City Building, 555 S. 10th St. You...
Several Downtown Lincoln Streets to Close Over Weekend
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) announced today that portions of three downtown streets will temporarily close beginning August 15 to accommodate the arrival of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students. The closures are as follows:. “Q” Street between Ninth and 10th streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday,...
High school football preview: Lincoln Northeast hopes to take off with the passing game
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – After an 0-9 season in 2o23, Lincoln Northeast is ready to turn things around this year. “It hurt so bad seeing all of our seniors walk away without a single win last year,” junior middle linebacker Dequan Dixon said. Third-year head coach Javonta Boyd...
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...
Lincoln Police, Nebraska troopers join nationwide initiative to prevent drunken driving
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Local law enforcement will be cracking down on drunken driving starting Wednesday. So far this year, the Nebraska State Patrol has made 821 DUI arrests, a 23% increase from this point last year. Traffic fatalities are also up 26% from this point last year. The...
Huskers DC Tony White praises DeShon Singleton
Nebraska football defensive coordinator Tony White had high praise for safety DeShon Singleton following practice on Tuesday. Singleton tallied 19 tackles and a pass deflection before he suffered a season-ending injury against Michigan in September. His 2023 season included a seven-tackle effort against Louisiana Tech on September 23. He nicely assumed his role on the defense under first-year defensive coordinator Tony White. Now, he will be a leader in a safety position with much depth and experience. The senior from Louisiana will be part of a defense that ranked 11th overall in 2023. White has liked what he’s seen from Singleton in camp...
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