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Planning Commission recommends blight study
On Tuesday, the Norfolk Planning Commission had the task of either recommending or not recommending a blight-and-substandard study for a proposed development of 540 housing units near the intersection of Highway 35 and Benjamin Avenue. During the public hearing, mayoral candidate Jim McKenzie said there was only one reason for...
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 43 LB Michael Booker III
The countdown till August 31 continues and there are just 43 days until Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Cornhuskers begin their 2024 season against the UTEP Miners on August 31. After taking a look sophomore defensive tackle Riley Von Poppel, Huskers junior linebacker Michael Booker II is now in the player spotlight. The redshirt junior linebacker is entering his fourth season with the program and is hoping to grow upon a special teams role that he held in 2023. Last season, the Texas native played in eight games for the Huskers, mostly on special team, a role that the program described as a “key...
Trail on trial: To York leaders, it’s a dream. To neighbors, it’s something else.
YORK – It seemed, at first, like such a smooth ride. Two years ago, the federal government awarded the city of York $15.6 million to do a thing many smaller Nebraska communities fundraise for and dream of – add a walking and biking trail through town. It’s the...
Western Specialty Contractors: Building Larger Presence in Omaha
The Nebraska arm of Western Specialty Contractors, a nearly 110-year-old firm with 32 locations, is gaining more heft as leadership invests in the four walls of the Omaha branch at 145th and Grover streets, as well as new equipment to support a crew that has grown by upwards of 166% since 2022.
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. THE NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS GREASE. 7:30pm Thurs.-Sat., 2pm Sun.; $24 Adults, $17 Youth...
Eppley Airfield reports flight impacts following global IT outage
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Eppley Airfield reports impacts to several arriving and departing flights following a global IT outage early Friday morning. As of 9 a.m., the airport noted delayed flights from American, Delta, Southwest, Sun Country and United. Several flights were canceled. Eppley Airfield posted on X to...
Omaha Suburban Rotary Car Show
The Omaha Suburban Rotary held its annual car show on June 1, 2024, to raise money for its youth programs. More than 1,500 attendees raised $44,000 at the event, which donated 100% of its proceeds to grade school and high school programs. Established in 2019, the event is a means for Rotary members to engage in the community. The event brings the largest turnout of Rotary member volunteers each year.
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
Emergency residency program has had statewide impact
The UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program marked its 20th anniversary in June, with a recognition of the far-reaching impact the training program has had across Nebraska and beyond. Over the past two decades, the emergency medicine residency program has been a cornerstone of excellence in shaping the careers of emergency...
Sunday Forecast: Another cool day with widely scattered showers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It had been almost two weeks since the Lincoln airport received any measurable rainfall, but that streak was snapped yesterday. More rain fell early this morning with off and on showers likely tonight and into tomorrow as well. Meanwhile, isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon...
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