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‘Little Tornado’ family hosts neighborhood celebration
SIDNEY -- Sidney’s official celebration of the Fourth of July brought families together for a night of light and sound. Residents soon started their own show, including those only a short walk from Deer Run Park and the community fireworks display. Thursday’s celebration on Dawn Drive included a massive...
Chadron State Park Superintendent Leaving
After nearly 10 years serving Chadron at Chadron State Park, Superintendent Gregg Galbraith has decided it is time to move closer to home and take his talents to a new park. Starting in August, Galbraith will be moving to fill the Superintendent III position at Rock Creek Station near Fairbury.
Adams County Jail still overcoming setbacks months after ribbon cutting
HASTINGS, Neb. – Opening delays for the Adams County Jail are causing frustrations for people involved in the years-long project, but there is an end in sight. The Adams County Justice Center in Hastings cut the ribbon on their new facility back on April 16. New benefits of the...
Severe Hailstorm Wrecks Havoc in Cozad
A powerful storm swept through Cozad early Saturday morning, leaving a trail of devastation that has deeply impacted the lives of all our residents. The storm began around 1:30 a.m., surprising the town with golf ball to softball-sized hail, causing extensive damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses. Devastation. That one...
Lots of new development projects under way in West Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There appears to be no end in sight for the expansion of West Omaha. It seems everywhere you look, another new business is opening. Jerimiah Watters is general manager of D1 Training that recently opened near 192nd and Blondo streets. “There’s obviously good and bad both...
Nebraska Humane Society reaches capacity for dogs, hosts adoption event
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Humane Society said it's reached capacity for dogs. Now, it's hosting an adoption event this weekend in hopes of making space. Their kennels are full of dogs of all shapes and sizes. CEO Pam Wiese said they've reached capacity because of a kennel cough...
Wings 'n Things Draws Large Crowd
The Wings 'n Things night at Meridian Tap House on Monday, June 24, saw a large turnout as Cozad Community Health Systems (CCHS) hosted an informational event focused on men's health. The event featured presentations from local healthcare providers, drawing community members eager to learn and discuss important health issues.
Nebraska football sees recruiting highs and lows, losing 4-star IOL to Miami
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. No, 1,000 monkeys aren’t writing this article. That sentence just sums up recruiting for Nebraska football so far this summer. If May and early June were the worst of times with a dry spell and some big-time recruiting losses, late June has been the best of times with three offensive line commits in a 7-day streak.
Nebraska football depth chart projection after finalized roster
For Nebraska football players, the 2024 season starts July 31st. That’s when the Huskers will come together for fall camp and once again, they will be in the dorm rooms according to head coach Matt Rhule. There is always hype surrounding the Nebraska football team but you can feel...
Friday Flakes: Nebraska Men’s Basketball Motivated by Potentially Historic Opportunity
Do we dare say that there is some “unfinished business” for Nebraska Men’s basketball. Brice Williams and Juwan Gary met with the media earlier this week and that seemed to be the theme. Williams and Gary are both motivated by unfinished business and through their experience in...
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