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Nebraska Game and Parks says substantial fish kill impacts all species in lake at Big Indian Recreation Area
WYMORE, Neb. — Nebraska Game and Parks said a substantial fish kill is affecting all species in the lake at Big Indian Recreation Area. The 77-acre lake is located in Gage County just south of Wymore. Biologists found oxygen levels were extremely low, and that's the cause of the...
Nebraska shooting that wounded 7 immigrants may be racially motivated, police say
(Reuters) - A shooting on Friday in Crete, Nebraska, that wounded seven Guatemalan immigrants, including four children, may have been racially motivated, police said, adding that the suspect later killed himself.
Opioid settlement to fund detox expansion into abandoned Grand Island nursing home
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A vacant nursing home gets new life in Grand Island, providing a second chance for those who need detox as they battle opioid addiction. When Chase Francl became CEO at Mid-Plains Center, he saw a need to expand detox services. “Our capacities really limited. There...
Grand Island updates parking for fireworks display
Grand Island, Neb. — If you and your family plan to watch the fireworks in Grand Island this week, the Grand Island Community Fireworks Display committee has updated information to help you prepare. Fonner Park will have their parking lot available, plus an addition of parking in the field...
Southeast Nebraska Faces Dangerous Flooding on I-80 After Night of Intense Rain
Omaha, NE – Southeast Nebraska is grappling with dangerous flooding, particularly along Interstate 80, following a night of intense rain. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that heavy rainfall has rendered several roads impassable. According to the NWS Omaha/Valley, flash flood warnings remain in effect for both the Omaha...
Residents say Peru is not protected by levee
PERU – About a thousand acres are underwater near Peru, Neb., after a rising Missouri River found its way onto lowland despite the R 562 agriculture levee. AJ Regier of Oklahoma is visiting friends in Peru and walked along the now flooded Steamboat Trace Trail and Dock Road. Regier:...
Storms Roll-Through Lincoln Overnight – More Tuesday Afternoon
Heavy thunderstorms moved through the area overnight with a tornado warning for portions of Lincoln and Lancaster County around midnight. The pump awning at the Phillips 66 convenience store at 48th & Garland was blown over and a few limbs were down primarily in Northern Lincoln. At least 3 vehicles were stranded in the 48th & Cornhusker underpass.
Lincoln Health Department issues air quality advisory for fireworks smoke
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department issued a health advisory Monday due to anticipated high levels of smoke from fireworks. “The current National Weather Service forecast calls for a slight chance of rain with 5 mph to 10 mph winds both Wednesday and Thursday evenings between 8 p.m. and midnight,” said LLCHD Air Quality Section Supervisor Gary Bergstrom. “Low wind speeds may allow higher concentrations of smoke to linger in the area. Breathing smoke from fireworks can cause asthma attacks, worsen chronic bronchitis and emphysema and cause chest pain in some people with heart disease.”
Nebraska Cornhuskers get massive vote as 'surprise' team of 2024
We are officially in the same month the Nebraska Cornhuskers will start their “fall” camp. July 31 is getting closer by the day, and it means the excitement over what this season may hold is only going to get even crazier. But is it all that crazy to be excited for what many have dubbed as the season the Huskers finally start their return to glory?
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