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Nebraska Legislature sidesteps filibuster on cuts to HHS, Legislative Council
LINCOLN — A day after state lawmakers pared down Gov. Jim Pillen’s latest property tax relief proposal, a small group of senators tried to punish him for stepping into budget discussions. State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha and State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln hammered a special session budget bill for including more than $28 […]
Nebraska inmate dies at prison nursing facility
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Nebraska inmate died Wednesday morning, officials say. Duane Schriner, 69, died at the Reception and Treatment Center, according to the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. He was in the prison’s skilled nursing facility. Schriner had been in prison since 1983. He was sentenced...
Nebraska treasurer establishes crowdfunding website as savings program for people with disabilities
LINCOLN — A new crowdfunding website led by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office is seeking to help Nebraskans with disabilities live a full, involved life in their community. State Treasurer Tom Briese, State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil and a dozen other lawmakers Wednesday morning announced GiveToEnable.com. Assistant State Treasurer Stacy Pfeifer, director of the Enable […]
Vance to visit Nebraska for a fundraiser
OMAHA — Nebraska’s swinging 2nd Congressional District will host both 2024 vice presidential candidates in coming days, the latest sign of how significant the campaigns consider the stray Electoral College vote. Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, plans to visit Omaha...
Oregon Trail Rodeo makes final preparations at Adams County Fairgrounds
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Oregon Trail Rodeo is set to begin Friday night and run through the weekend, during Kool-Aid Days. The rodeo action will start at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Rodeo publicist Ruth Nicolaus said the preparations...
DJ Pauly D to perform at Lincoln nightclub
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Pauly D is stopping in Lincoln this fall to DJ. The Royal Grove announced DJ Pauly D will perform on Friday, Sept. 13. Pauly D’s breakthrough came in 2010 when he signed a multi-album deal with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records, becoming the first DJ to join the prestigious label.
Bianca Ayala starts as Gates Elementary principal, only bilingual principal in GIPS
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- In a school district that is over 54% Hispanic Latino, being bilingual is a big advantage. At the moment, Bianca Ayala is the only bilingual principal at Grand Island Public Schools. “Honestly, I was shocked because I’ve worked in other schools in Grand Island and they...
Two arrested, investigator injured during fentanyl bust in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two people were arrested Wednesday after an investigator was injured during a fentanyl bust in north Lincoln, court documents show. Investigators with the Lincoln/Lancaster Narcotics Task Force followed Jacson Mikaya, 27, and Breeana Barker, 26, to two locations suspected around 4 p.m. Authorities said the locations were known hubs for drug use.
Husker men’s basketball season tickets on sale beginning Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – Coming off the program’s highest win total since 1991, Nebraska men’s basketball season tickets for the upcoming campaign will go on sale Friday. A limited number of 300 Level seats will be available for purchase and will be priced at $153 per...
Hastings Public Library completes Summer Reading Program with 841 readers
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Public Library completed another successful Summer Reading Program with 841 participants. Of those 841 participants, 53% completed their goal. Summer readers logged a grand total of 451,000 minutes read, which is an 11% increase over last year. The Summer Reading Program began June 1...
Jussie, Kool Aid and Foley legacy
Has democracy been saved yet? Will the saving of democracy be celebrated with some type of party, government approved and sponsored, vaccines required, I can only assume. Someday, you’ll be able to tell your kids how we used to vote for presidential candidates, those were the days. Remember when...
Colorado man sentenced to prison in Grand Island kidnapping case
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Colorado man arrested in a Grand Island kidnapping case was sentenced to prison in Nebraska. Julius Sandrock, 44, Broomfield, Colo., was sentenced to three years for false imprisonment, one year for third degree assault and three years for terroristic threats. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
Afghan refugees discuss life in Lincoln after Taliban takeover
Life changed overnight, bringing chaos and misfortune for many Afghans on Aug. 15, 2021. From crowds on the streets of Kabul to crowds at the International Airport, residents were unsure what the future would look like. Emergency flights over the next month helped evacuate many Afghans. A number of those...
ESPN's FPI predicts Nebraska football's 2024 season
Here's how ESPN's FPI sees things shaking up for Nebraska football in 2024 with the start of the season a few weeks away. ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) predicts measured success for the Huskers in year two of Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule's tenure. ESPN made a post-summer update of...
Renovations underway at Hastings College Track and Field complex
HASTINGS, Neb. – After multiple years of road only meets, the Hastings College Track and Field teams will finally be able to host home meets this spring. "With the track wearing down for the past couple of years, we haven't been able to host any home meets," said Track and Field Head Coach Zac Osgood. "The biggest thing is it'll be really nice for the kids to have home meets again."
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