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Recent rains bring Big Blue River level up
BEATRICE – The Big Blue River in Beatrice looked more like the Big Muddy early Friday morning. The National Weather Service reports the river in Beatrice had risen about seven feet over a 48-hour period, from midnight July 3rd to early Friday, July 5th. Heavy rain and runoff upstream...
Brickyard Park hosts Fourth of July festivities
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Hastings residents gathered at Brickyard Park for a concert and fireworks on Thursday afternoon. There was plenty of food and dessert trucks for people to enjoy, and at 7 p.m. there was a concert from Nebraska’s own Rascal Martinez, and when the sun set the fireworks let up the sky.
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
Regional West Names Cole Foundation Director
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ? Regional West Health Services is pleased to announce that Danielle Cole of Scottsbluff has accepted the Regional West Foundation Director position. She previously worked at the Educational Service Unit 13 as the Director of Title IC Migrant Education, focusing on securing federal grants, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies and regulations.
One in hospital after crash south of downtown Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car accident early Friday morning. The crash happened near 13th and Bancroft streets shortly after midnight. According to Omaha Police, one of the drivers failed to yield to the other, which caused both cars to collide at...
Plum Crazy Lady Boutique and Coffee Offers Something for Everyone
Located at 620 5th St. in Peru is Brenda Wemhoff’s new business, Plum Crazy Lady Boutique and Coffee. While coffee and smoothies and a wide variety of clothes are offered at the store, Brenda hopes to see the location become a gathering space more than anything. Having bought the...
Ten Teams Compete in Initial APS Pickle Play Cabaret
Saturday, May 18, the Auburn Public Schools (APS) Musical Department held its first Pickle Play Cabaret at the courts and bandshell at Legion Memorial Park. There were 10 mixed double teams that played in a round robin pool play tournament. Each team played every team, many of which were hard fought games on what was a warm morning. The top three teams, based on the number of wins, were awarded medals and prizes from local businesses. Top three teams were: first, John and Michelle Martin who received gift cards from El Portal; second, Mary Wolfe and Russ Wenzl who received gift certificate for kayak rentals from Kayakjak; and third, Kristin Kudrna and Beth Hannaford who received hats and a gift certificate from Scarlet & Green. The pickleball players are active in the group that plays locally. They are hoping for increased participation in the league.
Nebraska club volleyball team clinches national title at world's largest tournament
ORLANDO - Another major club volleyball tournament, another national championship for a team from Nebraska. The River City Juniors Navy squad recently captured the 16 Club division at the 51st AAU Junior National Championships in Orlando, Florida. The 4,600-team event is billed as the world's largest volleyball tourney. The team...
‘It’s just really unbelievable’: New heart failure treatment giving Nebraska patient hope
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new heart failure treatment could bring life-changing results to patients, and is being offered in Lincoln through CHI Health. The device is called Barostim, and is implanted under the collarbone near the carotid artery. Dr. Steven Krueger, a cardiologist with CHI, said while it looks...
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