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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.
Monday & Tuesday are the final days to sign Support Our Schools Petition
July 15, 2024 – Support Our Schools Nebraska volunteers will be at locations across Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday, gathering petition signatures to let Nebraskans decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools. Voters can find locations and times to sign the petition by visiting SupportOurSchoolsNebraska.org.
Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer the Latest on Cash Rents
Lincoln, Nebraska, July 16, 2024 — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19.
Nebraska Select 18U One Match Away from USYL Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Nebraska Select 18U is taking the state by storm, both by having players from across the state, but also its success in this year's USYL Presidents Cup. The team will be playing in the championship match on Tuesday morning at 9:45 a.m. You can watch, by clicking on this link.
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...
INTERNET IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR NORTHEAST NEBRASKA
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA BROADBAND FIBER OPTIC PROJECT, LOCATED ON THE WINNEBAGO RESERVATION AND THE COMMUNITIES OF EMERSON, HOMER, AND WAKEFIELD IN THURSTON COUNTY ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO CONNECT UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED TRIBAL HOUSEHOLDS, BUSINESSES,...
Dotting the ‘i’ in NE-INBRE
Tami Houdesheldt says she’s not a science person. But she loves the Nebraska INBRE (IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence) program. Houdesheldt, who has been the NE-INBRE program associate for three years, just finished assisting principal investigator Paul Sorgen, PhD, in filing the National Institutes of Health grant request for another five-year extension of the grant, which UNMC has been receiving for 25 years.
Three Nebraska Cities Named Among Most Dangerous in America
Nebraska, often celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, thriving agricultural industry, and friendly Midwestern charm, has recently found itself grappling with a concerning issue – the presence of several cities that have been ranked among the most dangerous in the United States. This unsettling reality casts a shadow over the state’s reputation and demands immediate attention from local authorities and community leaders.
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Five rings valued over $7,000 stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island Police are investigating after five rings, valued over $7,000, were stolen from the Sam’s Club location during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 7:08 p.m., officers responded to Sam’s Club at 1510 N. Diers...
Exciting news for classic rock fans
GRAND ISLAND — The classic rock band, Quiet Riot, is set to electrify Grand Island, Nebraska, with a live performance at the Platt Duetsche on October 19th, 2024. Doors will open at 6:00 PM for a big evening of live music, with opening supporting acts Exit 312 and Whiskey Bent.
Jamar Mozee will be a huge asset for Nebraska football
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule is great at finding advantages for the Huskers. He’s utilized the walk-on program to the full extent and taken advantage of the fact that there are no true roster limits (for now). The Huskers have added players, even this summer, that they might...
Kearney pool damaged in midst of heat wave, police search for vandal
Kearney, Neb. (KSNB) - A public pool is temporarily closed in order to fix damages and Kearney police are searching for who is responsible. The Harmon Pool fell victim to a vandalization Friday night, leaving members of the community out to dry in the summer heat. The pool’s pipes and other mechanical equipment were damaged in the incident, leading the pool to be drained in attempt to open it back up for the remainder of the season, according to Kearney Recreations Services Director Scott Hayden.
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