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Festival celebrates nearly a century of Greek presence in Morrill County
BRIDGEPORT -- The 98th Greek Festival celebration August 17 drew crowds from the region. Some were there to celebrate their heritage, and others to enjoy the festivities. Saturday's festivities were held at the Prairie Winds Community Center in Bridgeport. It's history is from the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. The celebration...
Marching to Save Lives, Provide Homes
For the 5th year, Veterans and their supporters will trek from the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln to Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista. The “50 Mile March” is a mission with a life-saving message to help Veterans who are struggling with homelessness or mental health challenges. For...
Two-A-Days: Stanton Mustangs
SIOUX CITY, Ia (KCAU) – The Stanton Mustangs went 13-0 in route to the last season’s Nebraska Class D1 State Championship. The Mustangs return some serious firepower. Quarterback Barrett Wilke returns. He led all of Class D-1 with over 3,400 yards and amazing 57 touchdowns. They also return running back Becker Pohlman who had just […]
Omaha women's soccer captures first win of new campaign
The first matinee match of the year for Omaha women's soccer (1-0-1) at Caniglia Field saw an offensive presence that was missing from the Mavericks' regular-season opener. UNO tallied its first win of the season Sunday against the Lindenwood Lions (0-2-0), controlling all 90-plus minutes for a 2-0 victory. The...
Updating Nebraska football fall camp position battles
Nebraska football is on the brink of wrapping up fall camp. Head coach Matt Rhule said that he would announce the Huskers starting this week (probably). That got me thinking about some of the other position battles. We offered up some predictions ahead of Nebraska football fall camp and here’s where things stand with some of the most hotly contested position battles for the Huskers.
Falls City receives Gehling, Rivoli theater reports
FALLS CITY - The Falls City City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. The agenda includes reports on the Gehling and Rivoli theater buildings, amending the fireworks ordinance, an update on a labor union grievance, electric transmission planning and work based learning with the Falls City Career Academy.
Nebraska Game and Parks approves 2025 bighorn sheep season, updates park regulations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved several items at its Aug. 16 meeting, including the establishment of a 2025 bighorn sheep hunting season set to run from Dec. 2-22, 2025. During the meeting, the commissioners made changes to park regulations that:. Allow snowmobiles to be...
2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
All roads lead to fun as the 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday, August 23, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
A warm trend is coming for next week across Greater Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After spending the last couple of weeks with a good amount of cloud cover (especially early in the day) and cooler-than-average temperatures, we will warm back up for mid-to-late August. We also look to alternate between partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies and the possibility of more scattered t-storms on some days.
Man gets prison for stealing ashes from Grand Island cemetery
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A man who stole two urns from a Grand Island mausoleum in May has been sentenced to prison. Richard Boon, 34, pleaded guilty in June to charges of burglary and prohibited acts involving human remains, according to court records. On Monday, he was sentenced to 8 to 15 years for the burglary charge and 23 to 24 months for the charge related to human remains. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
Grand Island Police investigating scalping
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Police are investigating after they say a man lost a portion of his scalp and was knocked unconscious following a bar fight over the weekend. According to GIPD,Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the area of Third and Walnut streets...
Omaha Community Playhouse celebrates 100 years of theater
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Community Playhouse officially launched their 100th Anniversary season on Sunday, Aug. 18. During a celebration at the Gene Leahy Mall, over a dozen area singers and musicians performed at the theater’s Playhouse in the Park event, which Executive Director Becky Noble said has been in the works for a year.
New GIPD Officer Jason Derr Sworn In
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island is another officer stronger after the swearing in of Officer Jason Derr on Friday, August 16. Derr is a Grand Island native, and is excited to begin field training with his fellow officers. Derr along with several other officers across Nebraska graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Academy to conclude four months of learning and training.
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