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Nebraska’s Cowboy Trail still incomplete nearly 30 years later
“And after that, one of the commissioners who said in the past that this will never get done, actually came up to us and he said, ‘if we don’t get the Cowboy Trail done, I think we’re really going to regret it.’ And the other commissioners next to him reached over and checked his temperature, because he was the same one who had said, ‘no, this is a waste of money,’” Helmbrecht said.
Dr. James Linder to replace Dr. Gold on Nebraska Medicine board
OMAHA — Nebraska Medicine’s board of directors this week chose Dr. James Linder, CEO of Nebraska Medicine, to replace new University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold as chair. Linder has been CEO since 2018 and has helped teach at UNMC for four decades. He has served stints...
South Dakota Driver Clocked Doing Double the Limit in Nebraska
An afternoon food run turned out to be very costly for a South Dakota driver on the roads of northeastern Nebraska. According to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office, a little after 1:00 PM Sunday (July 14), 19-year-old Ariz Zarate-Gonzalez of Arlington was clocked doing 119 miles per hour in a 65 mile-per-hour zone on Highway 57 about 25 miles southeast of Norfolk.
Fullerton man dies in Boone County motorcycle crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Fullerton man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Boone County on Monday. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the crash on Highway 52, north of the village of Primrose, on Monday just after 5 p.m. The sheriff’s office reported...
Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates
LINCOLN — The draft text of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes calls for new taxes on certain goods or services and phasing out most local K-12 property taxes over three years. The Nebraska Examiner obtained the draft document and verified it over the weekend with six lawmakers who are part of a […] The post Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Guardians of the Children-FlatRock Chapter ride across southern Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Guardians of the Children- FlatRock Chapter held its tenth annual Dice Run registration at Iron Horse Park on Saturday. Several motorcyclists joined the Guardians of the Children FlatRock in unity. GOC President Mark Russel began the event with a heartfelt tribute to one of their members died this past fall.
Work begins at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area
BURWELL, Neb. (KSNB) - An extensive road construction project began July 15 at the Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area. It is expected to extend into the spring. Visitor access will be limited and phased during construction. Visitors can expect campground closures and delays as some areas will be maintained with...
Concrete work scheduled for Benjamin Ave.
Beginning Wednesday, a concrete repair project is set to begin on the outside lanes of Benjamin Avenue, east of 1st Street, moving east to the East Benjamin Avenue bridge. Work will also be conducted on Benjamin Avenue from 13th Street, east to 12th Street. Officials ask you to be aware...
Zielinski becomes first former Hawk baseball player selected in MLB draft
ARLINGTON, TX – Former Northeast Community College baseball student-athlete Zane Zielinski was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the ninth round of the MLB Draft with the No. 268 overall pick yesterday. Zielinski was the starting shortstop at Northeast from 2021-22 and becomes the first ever Northeast baseball...
Latino Students, Professionals Offer Encouragement at Summit
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. – New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that most of the population growth taking place in the nation is occurring from Hispanic births. The statistics released last month from the U.S. Census Bureau indicated that between 2022 and 2023, the Hispanic population accounted for more than 70% of the overall growth of the United States population, driven primarily by Hispanic births.
Five WSC Students Earn Medals at SkillsUSA 2024 National Championships
Five Wayne State students earned gold and bronze medals while six others placed during the SkillsUSA National Championships held June 24-28 in Atlanta. Five Wayne State College students won gold and bronze medals during the SkillsUSA National Championships at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) held June 24-28, 2024, in Atlanta.
Wayne White Ponies finish third, Wayne Blue and White Broncos advance to finals
CRAIG/WISNER/SCHUYLER – It was busy last Wednesday for a trio of Wayne youth baseball teams in their respective Tri County League Tournament games. Championship Wednesday was showcased in the Pony Division for Wayne White while both Wayne Blue and Wayne White competed in each of their own semifinal Broncos outings.
Nebraska baseball’s Brett Sears taken in 7th round of MLB draft by Atlanta Braves
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft. Sears becomes the...
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