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Lightning sparks fire north of Rushville
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - Lightning sparked a fire north of Rushville Wednesday night, according to Rushville Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Kearns. The fire on the Forney Ranch burned around 45 acres before Rushville firefighters managed to bring it under control Thursday afternoon. Kearns said a neighbor first noticed the smoke, and...
6th suspect, also 16, arrested in murder of Omaha man
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Police have arrested the sixth suspect sought in last week’s murder of 64-year-old Mursal Jama. OPD said Thursday that another 16-year-old boy had been arrested, booked on charges of criminal homicide, two counts of robbery, and three counts use of a weapon to commit a felony. He is also the brother of one of the other suspects.
GFDC announces completion of housing rehabilitation
From left, are some of the Fremont Home Fund Investors, including: Deb Poehling of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Brad Wiese of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Karna Dam of RTG Medical, Melissa Diers of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, owner and developer Todd Hoppe, Chuck Johannsen of RVR Bank and Chair of the GFDC Housing Committee Matt Mueller of FNBO.
Nebraska City tends to housing seedbed
NEBRASKA CITY – City commissioners agreed Monday to a Nebraska City Area EDC plan intended to incentivize home construction outside the northwest edges of city limits. The EDC hired Hanna Keelan Associates to study a substandard and blighted designation for 439 acres along Centennial Avenue and east past 62nd Road, just north of the new Franciscan Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother’s spiritual center.
Scottsbluff Enjoys Downtown Space Developed with Support of Grants
Downtown Scottsbluff has been humming this summer with live music, farmers markets, and festivals. The city’s Bands on Broadway series offers free concerts on Thursday evenings for ten weeks from June to mid-August. The 18th Street Farmers Market—held every Saturday morning from June through September—features everything from delicious baked goods to locally raised beef to the artistic creations of local crafters. The Best of the West Beer and Wine Festival on June 22nd offered a taste of home-brewed beverages and helped raise $11,000 for Life Change Connections, a local nonprofit that empowers kids affected by diabetes.
Swashbuckling adventure is sailing into the metro for the annual Midwest Pirate Fest
PAPILLION, Neb. — Gather yer crew and set sail for the Midwest Pirate Fest at the Bellevue Berry Farm. Hundreds of dollars in hidden pirate booty will be found throughout the festival grounds, making each day fun and full of adventure. This year's headline performance is The Puppies of...
2 fugitives wanted for murder in Utah arrested in Omaha by Douglas County Sheriff's SWAT team
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — Two suspects wanted for a murder in Utah were arrested by the Douglas County Sheriff's SWAT team and the Omaha Police Department's SWAT team Wednesday, authorities said. The West Valley Police Department in Utah alerted authorities Wednesday that two individuals with active felony homicide warrants...
‘Slap in the face’: Students, professors react to UNL shutting down Office of Diversity and Inclusion
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - By outward appearances, it’s a bright week on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus as freshman in the class of 2028 make it their home for the first time. But already, a shadow’s been cast over the semester. Some say the administration’s decision to cut the Office of Diversity and Inclusion calls into question whether UNL will still be home to everyone.
Husker Harvest Days Set for Sep 10-12 in Grand Island
Husker Harvest Days, the Farm Progress event that has always been synonymous with cattle, crops and community, has announced a new addition this year: the BEEF Showcase. The BEEF Showcase stems from the Farm Progress publication BEEF magazine and is designed to provide a comprehensive destination for everything beef-related. Visitors will find a wealth of resources, including exhibitors, live cattle-handling demonstrations, educational seminars and more, all located in the Northwest Quadrant of the exhibit grounds.
Grand Island man takes plea deal in burglary and firearms theft case
A Grand Island man charged with burglarizing a home and stealing multiple firearms has taken a plea deal. Angel Gatto, 20, pleaded no contest to attempted burglary. In exchange for his plea, the charge was reduced from burglary. Additionally, 20 counts of possession of a stolen firearm and one count of theft by unlawful taking ($0 to $500).
Men’s Soccer Bulldogs Comeback Bid Falls Short
CRETE, Neb. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs opened the 2024 campaign Wednesday evening (Aug. 21), but fell 2-1 to the Doane University Tigers at Papik Field in Crete, Neb. The Bulldogs fell behind early after an unassisted goal by Johan Quintero in the 14th minute. Doane tacked on...
Nebraska football senior named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
LINCOLN, Neb. (News Release) - Nebraska football senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor was selected to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Wednesday. Neyor, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver from Fort Worth, Texas, is in his first season at Nebraska after spending the last two seasons at the University of Texas, where he battled injuries and played in just one game.
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