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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...
Mizzou Volleyball’s Non-Conference Schedule: Facing Tough Opponents Including Creighton and Louisville
Mizzou Volleyball's non-conference schedule has been revealed, featuring matchups against various competitive opponents. The Tigers will face off against teams like Creighton, Drake, Illinois, Kansas City, and more. Creighton: Record 29-5, Final RPI 9. Drake: Record 24-11, Final RPI 54. Yes, But. Despite facing tough opponents, the Tigers have the...
Five Heart Podcast: Huskers Beef Up Offensive Line, Our Favorite Uniforms - LIVE at 9pm Central
This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie discuss the latest players who committed to play for the Huskers, wo offensive linemen, including a center. Matt Rhule and his staff are doing great things on the recruiting trail. Also, since it’s July and we’re looking for things to...
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.
Omaha Summer Arts Festival The event’s final year ends on a high note
Members of the Omaha community gathered in Aksarben village to celebrate the 50th and final year of the Omaha Summer Arts Festival on Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9. Not only did the event feature booths from 135 artists from across the country, but guests also got to enjoy food and beverage options from various vendors as part of the taste fest and listen to live music from dozens of local musicians.
July Thoughts: Who will lead Nebraska in sacks?
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Federal grant to help Beatrice beautify its downtown area, make it more pedestrian friendly
BEATRICE, Nebraska — A federal grant is expected to turn a long-discussed project to enhance downtown Beatrice into a reality. The city recently was named a recipient of a $21.4 million grant from the federal infrastructure bill, which will be used to reroute U.S. Highway 136 one block south, around the downtown core, to make […] The post Federal grant to help Beatrice beautify its downtown area, make it more pedestrian friendly appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Plainsmen Take Down Fremont In Extras
Fremont, Nebraska - On the Fourth of July, what do you expect? Explosiveness. Offensively, there was plenty of that at Historic Moller Field, Thursday. However, what The Fremont Moo did not expect was to lose to a team that had dropped their first thirteen games of the year. That happened... When The Plainsmen defeated Fremont 13-9, in ten innings.
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.
Gallery: 2024 Johnson Lake “Light Up the Lake” Firework Show
JOHNSON LAKE — The 24th annual “Light Up the Lake” firework show at Johnson Lake took place on Friday, July 5. “Please help thank the agencies who assisted us including Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, the Gosper County Sheriff’s Office and the Elwood Fire Department,” the Johnson Lake Fireworks Fund stated.
Join the Fairmont Library fun for toddlers and preschoolers. Read, play, sing, and talk together – first come, first served July 11th, 18th, 25th.
Join us at our Fairmont Library and prepare your child for a lifetime of learning through reading, playing, singing, and talking. Age Group: Toddlers and preschoolers. ***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.***
Saturday severe storms could bring hail, high winds
HASTINGS, Neb. — Central Nebraska could be in for another day of severe weather. The National Weather Service lists the area in a slight chance for severe weather, which is the second out of five risk stages. NWS officials say a round of thunderstorms on Saturday could bring golf-ball size hail and wind gusts over 60 mph. Tornadoes are not likely with these storms.
Consultant sees $531M in trims to NE state government
LINCOLN – A highly-paid consultant is projecting that Nebraska state government could cut $531 million in spending within a year if it more sharply focused on system-wide outcomes that better serve its customers, and tapped more federal and state reserve funds. In a 57-page report after a year on the job, Utah-based Epiphany Associates said […] The post Consultant sees $531M in trims to NE state government appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska Saturday Storms: Prepare for 2-Inch Hail and 60 mph Winds by 10 PM
Omaha, NE – Nebraska residents are urged to prepare for severe weather as a line of strong storms is forecasted to move through the area this afternoon into the evening. The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley, NE, has issued a severe weather outlook indicating that damaging winds, large hail, and locally heavy rain will be the primary threats.
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