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Warhorse Casino interviews candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino before August grand opening
OMAHA, Neb. — Warhorse Casino interviewed candidates for positions at its new Omaha casino. Warhorse Omaha's full casino is slated to open on Aug. 6 at Horsemen's Park off Q and 60th streets. Its temporary location is already open. There will be over 900 gaming options. The company is...
Iron Horse Festival receives grant for Holdrege festival event
HOLDREGE, Neb. — The Iron Horse Arts District has been awarded two grants totaling $6,190 by the Nebraska Arts Council! These generous grants will support different components of the Iron Horse Festival, happening in downtown Holdrege on Saturday, September 14. Nebraska Arts Council Executive Director Mike Markey shared:. The...
Health department’s mental health program for youths grows to include South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Nature and poetry are two things that some say calm the nerves. “It makes me relaxed and have an open mind about what I’m doing,” said 11-year-old Maciel Chaidez. Chaidez was one of several kids taking part in Tuesday’s activities at Lauritzen Gardens as a...
Award-winning post-grunge rock band Theory of a Deadman will be 'Judge and Jury' in La Vista this fall
LA VISTA, Neb. — Canadian rockers, Theory of a Deadman, will take over an Omaha-area stage this fall with their "Unplugged" tour. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Omaha area. The "Bad Girlfriend" singers will be joined by special guests Saint Ansonia and Cory Marks...
NIL marketplace ‘Opendorse’ announces new CEO
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A leading NIL service and technology program, Opendorse, announced the appointment of Stephen Denton as Chief Executive Officer on Tuesday. Opendorse also announced that founders Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic will continue to play pivotal roles within the company. Lawrence plans to assume the role of President of Collegiate Operations and Kunalicas will continue serving as Chief Operating Officer, the company said.
City Council approves Garner Industries’ move to new Lincoln location
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Garner Industries will soon move to a new location in northeast Lincoln following the City Council’s approval during their meeting on Monday. Lincoln City Council members gathered to discuss a variety of topics — including whether to approve Garner Industries’ movement to another part of the city.
A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
Jack McVeigh Signed By NBA Team
Former Nebraska player Jack McVeigh has signed a two way contract with the Houston Rockets. McVeigh played at Nebraska from 2015-2018 when he appeared in 78 games, starting in 15 of them. He averaged 5.3 points per game in 17 minutes. He had a career high of 21 points twice. Since his career at Nebraska ended he has been playing professionally in his native Australia and is coming off a career season where he averaged 16.4 points per game 5.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Coincidently the announcement came shortly after he put up a respectable effort against the USA Olympic team where he had nine points in 11 minutes.
Kimball Health Services employees start fun landscaping project
KIMBALL -- The talented employees of Kimball Health Services started a creative landscaping project at the hospital. Administrative Assistant Erin Jefferis decided to create a rock snake by having the employees paint rocks to build Stoney the Snake. Jefferis said every month the employees do one thing as a whole...
Omaha man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced drugs, killing a man
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs. Patrick Hoshor was charged with selling a fake OxyContin pill that killed a man. A criminal complaint filed in federal court shed light on a scary early-morning situation on April 1,...
Fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burns 200 acres
WHITECLAY, Neb. - A fire near Whiteclay, Nebraska burned around 200 acres. Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz said lightning caused the fire six miles west of Whiteclay early Friday morning. Firefighters were on scene until Sunday. “We’re getting really dry in Sheridan County. We were called out to a small...
Troopers Help Keep Roads Safe During Oregon Trail Days
JULY 16, 2024 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed three impaired drivers and three drivers under suspension from the roads in Scotts Bluff County during Oregon Trail Days. Oregon Trail Days ran from Thursday through Sunday of last week. Troopers performed high visibility patrols throughout...
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