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Kimball City Council Member leaving
KIMBALL -- City Council Member Don Muench is leaving the council and Kimball by the end of the month. Muench received a promotion to a supervisory role with Tallgrass Energy, and the job requires him to move to Kearney. He starts his new job July 21. Muench has lived in...
Fourth of July celebration provides much-needed boost for Seward businesses
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – The Fourth of July celebration in Seward is providing a much-needed boost for downtown businesses after a significant road construction project. Gregg Nelson, the owner of two downtown restaurants – Squire Ward’s and Rue 6 – said today is the biggest day for the local economy with thousands of people shopping and eating local.
Brick by Brick: City Sees Major Construction Projects
In January when Eppley Airfield announced the nearly $1 billion renovation that will completely transform the state’s largest commercial airport, it kick-started construction growth in Omaha. Now, six months in, experts say opportunities in the construction sector are still running high, even as serious challenges nip at the industry’s heels.
Zoofest kicks off for 4th of July, celebrating more than 50 years in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Zoo Bar is celebrating its 51st anniversary with the annual ZooFest over the holiday weekend. The event takes over 14th Street downtown between P and O streets, and is collaboration between all the businesses there. From now until Saturday night, the street will be throwing...
'Just be mindful': Omaha veteran asks neighbors to look out for those with PTSD
OMAHA, Neb. — While Americans celebrate the U.S., it can be tough on the people who fought for it. Veteran Kevin Townsend said unexpected fireworks, especially when set off outside legal windows can trigger PTSD flashbacks. "It may shake me out of bed, jolt me awake, and then you're...
Fonner Park firework display preparations
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - It took a team to set up the firework show at Fonner Park on Thursday. J & M Displays, an Iowa based company that sets us fireworks displays all over, began work around 10:30 a.m.. On Wednesday, they put on a show in York, and...
Huge crowd turns out for Ashland Fourth of July parade
Ashland’s population doubled in size for a few hours Thursday as a huge crowd turned out to cheer on Ashland’s Fourth of July parade featuring more than 70 entries despite temperatures reaching nearly 90 degrees by the parade’s pre-noon finish. According to Katharine Cato, director of travel...
'The mystery continues': Seward opens pyramid that guards world's largest time capsule
SEWARD, Neb. — The self-proclaimed Fourth of July City revealed part of a 50-year-old mystery. Independence Day in Seward, Nebraska, stepped back into time as they opened the pyramid that guards the world's largest time capsule. "We are opening the pyramids this year, the pyramid this year because we...
Hard Work Paying off for Former Husker Max Anderson
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska star Max Anderson is entering his second season of pro baseball and says he’s enjoying every minute. “Every kid dream is to play baseball for their job,” said Anderson. Anderson is playing for the Detroit Tigers affiliate team West Michigan White Caps....
Missouri Couple Attacked at Nebraska Highway Rest Area
On June 19th, a retired couple from Missouri was attacked in their RV by a knife-wielding assailant at a Nebraska rest area. James D. Thompson, Jr., 22, of Elyria, Ohio, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, multiple counts of use of a deadly weapon, first-degree assault, attempted robbery, and operating a vehicle to avoid a felony.
Offensive line target commits to Miami
A four-star offensive line prospect has announced his commitment. Class of 2025 prospect SJ Alofaituli will attend the University of Miami next season. The 6-foot-3, 290-pound lineman decided between Miami, Michigan, and Nebraska. He recently visited all three schools, traveling to Ann Arbor on June 7, Lincoln on June 14, and Miami on June 21. He told On3 that he’s excited about his opportunities in South Beach. “The Miami program has some great benefits. From medical to policies that take good care of me and let my parents sleep well at night.” The lineman has also announced that he will play in the 2025 Under Armour All-America Game and the 2025 Polynesian Bowl. He has also confirmed that he will enroll early at Miami. BREAKING: Four-Star IOL SJ Alofaituli has Committed to Miami, he tells me for @on3recruits The 6’3 285 IOL from Las Vegas, NV chose the Hurricanes over Michigan & Nebraska One of the Top IOL in the ‘25 Class 👀 “Can’t wait to get started, Go Canes.”https://t.co/r3JOHupqLJ pic.twitter.com/utpIiR7Hbt — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 5, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
I won $220,000 playing the lottery from ticket that was ‘accidentally printed’ – and that wasn’t the first time
A WOMAN found herself thousands of dollars richer on a printing fluke. Lori Sailors from Nebraska took home a huge lottery prize worth $220,000. Sailors of Lincoln has struck it big once again, winning $220,000 in the Nebraska Pick 5 from the Nebraska Lottery. She purchased her winning ticket at a Casey’s convenience store. The […]
Report shows 80% of Nebraska’s crops in good or excellent shape
LINCOLN, Neb. — Corn is six feet high and starting to tassel. It brings hope and a big smile to Sarah Faughn. "We've been really optimistic about this growing season because of the timely rains," Faughn said. She and her husband, Patrick, farm several acres and raise cattle with...
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