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Gov. Pillen praises UNL’s decision to dissolve Office of Diversity and Inclusion
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s recent decision to close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and eliminate the vice chancellor position that directed its efforts drew mixed reactions throughout the state Wednesday. UNL Chancellor Rodney Bennett made the announcement in a letter to students and staff...
Omaha pharmacy family mourns Marvin Kohll
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One of the founding family members of Kohll’s Pharmacy has died. Marvin Kohll, who worked for his parents delivering prescriptions out of the original family pharmacy before becoming a pharmacist himself, died last week at age 93, "leaving behind a lasting legacy of service and dedication," a letter from the Kohll family.
Chaduza Cook Off Ups the Prizes Package for Contestants.
The Valentine Chamber is inviting everyone to be a part of the 7th Annual Chaduza Cook-Off on September 7th in the Valentine City Park. They will have room for 15 Pit Masters. Valentine Chamber of Commerce will provide the meat which will be available for pick-up the evening before. Categories will include Beef, Pork and Chicken with a special side dish category as well. Winners in the meat classes will receive 175 dollars in chamber bucks. Second place is 150 dollars and 3rd place is 125 dollars. The chamber will serve burgers to the public starting at 11AM.The public will also have an opportunity to sample all the meats prepared by contestants and vote for peoples choice. Raffle items include a Halo grill from Reese Propane and a Henry Golden Boy Rifle from Tooth and Whisker Outdoors. There will also be a cornhole tournament with registration starting at 10AM with entry fee of $50 per team and 100% pay out and $750 added money. There will be a live music concert that evening in the Park with Jenni Dale Lord performing from 8 to 10PM. The date again is September 7th. They will also have the Husker game on TV that evening.
Honoring Malcolm X: supporters see $20m as ‘down payment’ on decades-old struggle to celebrate Omaha native
Every morning Karen Gamble flips on the lights in the old worship hall and glances to her left at a black banner reading: “Who is the most famous person from Omaha, NE?”. She turns to her right in this room of old photos and yellowing newspaper clippings and locks eyes with a portrait of a man staring behind horn-rimmed glasses, pressing a finger to his temple.
Mule on display during Vietnam recollections
On Wednesday, Vietnam War veteran Darrel Munson brought his mule from Ogallala to the Lincoln County Historical Museum in North Platte. This particular kind of mule is a small mechanized military cart that was used by the U.S. Marines in Vietnam to haul ammunition, food, and other supplies to remote locations, where larger vehicles could not travel, said Mike Cook of VFW Post 1504.
North Platte City Council approves preliminary tax request for local airport
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - As dozens of airports across the state work to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure, the North Platte Airport Authority is taking steps to ensure the momentum to improve Lee Bird Field continues. This week, airport manager Justin Gosnell pitched the board’s budget to the city...
(Audio) Monster Truck Mania is crushing North Platte this Saturday
North Platte, Neb. - Monster trucks are heading to the Lincoln County Raceway for the Monster Truck Mania event this Saturday. Saturday will feature two shows, the first one beginning at 1:00 and last until 3:00pm and the second show begins at 7:00pm and will go until 9:00pm. Drivers will compete in different events and will finish the night off in the freestyle.
Humanitarian from Kenya visits North Platte Saint Patrick High School
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) — North Platte Saint Patrick High School welcomed a special visitor who spoke to students about the importance of community Thursday morning. Alice Atemo is from Africa and leads a school in Kenya with over 1,000 students enrolled. The school is for children who have been abused, trafficked, or orphaned, and purposed for them to find a new life.
UNK faculty members recognized for impact on campus, in community
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Three University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty members were recognized Wednesday for their excellence in teaching, service and scholarship and research. Melissa Wuellner, Toni Hill and Annette Moser accepted the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards during the annual Faculty/Staff Convocation in the Fine Arts Recital Hall on...
North Platte community breaks ground on new recreation complex
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - For years a group of dedicated Lincoln County residents attempted to find a way to update North Platte’s decades-old Rec Center. The group of volunteers encountered countless hurdles along the way, most recently in 2022 when the North Platte City Council narrowly elected to not place a half-cent sales tax proposition on the November Ballot. The tax would fund North Platte recreation opportunities, including the direr renovations.
Episode 158 // Jessi Mason of The Market & Mill
On today’s episode of the podcast we're with Jessi Mason of The Market & Mill in Anselmo, Nebraska (pop. 109). Jessi's sharing how she went from being a social worker with no business background to a grocery store owner, and her journey in learning new things like ordering groceries, profit margins, diversifying, and even how her social work background still plays a role. Plus, Jessi is getting creative and innovative to keep things as fresh and local as possible in the store, including turning part of the space into a coffee shop and community kitchen.
North Platte CC volleyball team set to open the season Friday
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Community College volleyball team set to open the season Friday at the annual McCook Invite. Knights will have several key returners from last season’s competitive team led by sophomore Jaelyn Dicke. In addition to a strong sophomore class, North Platte welcomes...
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