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William Clark's great-great-great-great-grandson helps lead reenactment of Lewis and Clark Trail 100 years later
OMAHA, Neb. — A group of history reenactors, including William Clark's great-great-great-great-grandson Churchill Clark, retraced the Lewis and Clark Trail while teaching anyone they could about the way of life back in 1804. The living history portrayal took place 100 years after Merriweather Lewis and William Clark made their...
Register for Ag & Economic Development Summit
(KLZA)--The deadline to register for this summer- Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska is Friday, July 26. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov. This year- event covers three days and includes breakout sessions on talent attraction, housing and childcare solutions, manufacturing, stewardship of water resources, the emerging bioeconomy...
Hastings city council looking to pave a path after a local business burned down
Hastings, Neb. — Bert's pharmacy in Hastings was a long-standing staple of downtown, but after the building burned down in 2022, there wasn't much done to clean up after. Now, city council looks to pave a path back to the heart of Hastings. So tonight, we approved the opportunity...
Lincoln man facing $5 million bond in connection with bank, auto parts robberies
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A Lincoln man was formally charged with two counts of armed robbery Thursday in Douglas County Court. Sherman Wade, 43, of Lincoln was extradited to Omaha this week in order to make his first appearance related to two crimes: a robbery of an auto parts store in February, and another robbery of a bank earlier this month.
Free breakfast and lunch meals for all GIPS students
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.- - A school district in central Nebraska is taking steps to make sure schools meals are accessible to every student. Grand Island Public Schools announced on Thursday that breakfast and lunch meals will be available to all GIPS students at no cost at all schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Lincoln health department issues air quality advisory due to Western wildfires
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department on Thursday issued an air quality advisory due to wildfires. The wildfires span from north-central Canada to areas of the Pacific Northwest. Officials say smoke from these fires could reach levels that are dangerous for children and older adults with...
Bennet teen charged in train derailment causing thousands of dollars in damage
Lancaster County, Neb. — A Bennet teen has been charged in juvenile court with causing a train derailment earlier this year. The 17-year-old is charged in Lancaster County Court with two counts of criminal mischief – more than $5,000. According to an affidavit for a search in the...
Columbus and Fremont to play regular season high school football game at Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - Columbus and Fremont will play the 105th meeting of the historic F&C Cup, Highway 30 rivalry at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 21. Originally scheduled to be played in Fremont, the two squads will face off in a stand-alone game at the...
Portions of three Lincoln streets to close at the end of July
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department on Thursday announced that portions of three Lincoln streets will close next week. South Street from 47th to 48th streets will close from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday for a tree removal project. Southbound 12th Street from...
Crews fight house fire in central Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire Thursday in central Lincoln. The fire was reported about 2 p.m. near 32nd and C streets. A Channel 8 employee at the scene saw smoke rising from the house. There was also a hole in the roof and in the wall.
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