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Kickoff to football in the forecast; delightful drop in temperatures
Thunderstorms riding along a cold front from Thursday into early Friday morning managed to drop almost a half an inch of rain for most around I-80 and areas south. Locally higher amounts added up to over an inch toward Hebron and Pawnee County. That cold front has brought us cooler...
Caricature artist a big “draw” at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - If you are looking for a memorable state fair souvenir, a fun idea could be getting a caricature of yourself drawn by Dirk Christensen. We caught up with QuickDraw Caricatures artist Dirk Christenen at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to find out more about himself and his art work. “I’ve been doing this for about 34 years professionally,” Christensen said. “My real job over the years has been a broadcaster. I worked for 35 years in Kearney and another 7 in Lexington, and I was a program director in radio.” Christensen says he did caricatures as a side job during those years, but now he’s turned his passion for drawing people into a full-time endeavor.
Gas truck crashes south of Lincoln, spilling about 100 gallons
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A gas truck rolled over Thursday evening south of Lincoln. The crash was reported just after 6 p.m. near 54th Street and Bennet Road near Roca. About 100 gallons of gas spilled out of the truck, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. The...
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Village clerk of tiny Nebraska town resigns amid probe by state auditor’s team
LINCOLN — The village of Litchfield in central Nebraska “boasts a whopping 280 people,” according to its website, which goes on to say that the small-town atmosphere contributes to a high quality of life. But a Nebraska State Auditor’s Office probe into village operations has disrupted the calm, revealing apparent misappropriation of public funds, inaccurate utility […]
Lourdes Central Catholic looking to build on strong 2023
(Nebraska City) -- Lourdes Central Catholic football is hopeful a strong 2023 will turn into an even better 2024. The Knights were 8-2 last season, and Coach Jon Borer believes this year’s group can be even better. “We finished the year pretty strong,” Borer said of 2023. “We lost...
Lewis and Clark Center turns 20
More than 1,100 people celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center this past weekend. On Friday, August 25, almost 600 students, teachers and chaperones participated in a special Living History Day that focused on activities at the Center’s new fort, which is still under construction.
Cactus Jacks owner reflects on 15 years of growth at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - Jeff Leo tells hungry customers, “Don’t let the long lines scare you.” He said they’re making burgers every 12 seconds to serve people waiting in a line that will sometimes stretch across the Heartland Events Center. Leo owns Cactus Jacks, a...
Lincoln County native helps Team USA advance in Wheelchair Rugby in Paralympics
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Team USA’s Paralympic Rugby Team faced off against Canada on Thursday morning, marking a significant milestone for one Lincoln County native and Hershey High School graduate. Josh O’Neill, a first-time member of the team, was one of 16 athletes chosen after a rigorous five-day...
'They took his life': Omaha man blames scammers for father's suicide
OMAHA, Neb. — Austin Thompson's dad always called. "He'd just call to hear my voice," Austin said. Austin lives in Omaha, while his dad, Monte, lives in Graettinger, Iowa. "He's like, 'I don't want to bug you,'" Austin said. "And I'm like, 'Dad, you're not bugging me. I like when you call.'"
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