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‘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...
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.
Report: Nebraska expected to hire John Butler as new secondary coach
It didn’t take Nebraska long to find a replacement for former defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. The Cornhuskers are expected to hire former Bills assistant coach John Butler, according to Pete Thamel. Cooper surprisingly resigned from his position on Friday, leading to Butler’s hire on Saturday morning. Butler also...
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 at 1550 South Coddington Avenue, in southwest Lincoln. Lincoln Police Captain Jake Dilsaver told KFOR News that on Friday evening at 10:00 p.m., LPD was sent to the...
Integral Part of Nebraska Cornhuskers Program Suddenly, Inexplicably Leaves HC Matt Rhule With Under 2 Months Until First Game
A major shakeup within the Nebraska Cornhuskers program has left head coach Matt Rhule and the rest of the organization scrambling with under two months until the season kicks off. Defensive backs coach Evan Cooper is no longer a part of the program, leaving a hole within the organization that...
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.
A Small Nebraska Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
Crete, a small city in southeastern Nebraska known for its quaint charm and home to Doane University, has recently been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. According to the latest crime statistics, Crete has been ranked as the third most dangerous city in the state, a startling revelation that has left residents and local authorities alike grappling with the implications.
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.
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