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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....
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...
Report: Growth moderates, expectations rising for last half of year in plains, mountains
(The Center Square) – Economic growth moderated in the plains and mountain states in June, but expectations for the remainder of 2024 are rising, according to a report from the Federal Reserve of Kansas City. “District services activity stayed positive in June, and expectations for the future continued to grow,” Chad Wilkerson, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said in a statement. “Employment declined slightly and selling prices decreased this month.” ...
Nebraska lakes with high levels of E. coli bacteria during July 1 testing
OMAHA, Neb. — With the city of Blair under a boil advisory after water tested positive for E. coli, Nebraska is monitoring lakes for the bacteria. The state's Department of Environment and Energy said 10 lakes had high levels of the bacteria during July 1 testing, including Fremont Lake No. 9, Louisville Lake No. 2, and site No. 11 at Lake Cunningham.
Lincoln Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 6)– The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in a business parking lot near Russ’s Market at 1550 South Coddington Avenue, in southwest Lincoln late Friday evening. Lincoln Police Captain Jake Dilsaver told KFOR News that on Friday evening at...
Family of Lincoln’s first drag queen hosts ‘Big Gay Yard Sale’ to pass on his belongings
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A local icon for Lincoln’s queer community died last month, and this weekend friends and family are holding a yard sale to sell his belongings. Paul Pearson was an active member of the local theatre scene, as well as a pioneer to drag shows in Lincoln.
Drunk driver nearly hits woman and child after tearing up yards, Lincoln Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A couple yards were torn up and two people were nearly hit by a drunk driver on the Fourth of July, Lincoln Police said. Officers arrested 24-year-old Alyssa Dominguez on Thursday. She’s charged with two count of attempted second-degree assault after a woman and her 11-year-old son were nearly hit by an SUV.
CHI Health reports over 36 fireworks-related injuries in Lincoln, Omaha this 4th of July
On Wednesday and Thursday, CHI said the ER’s have treated burns, lacerations and contusions, mainly to the eyes, face and hands on several people ranging from young children to older adults.
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