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Debate delayed on owner-occupied housing valuations as tensions flare in Nebraska Legislature
LINCOLN — What was intended to be a simple, rare Saturday meeting of the Nebraska Legislature began with flared emotions but ended with key senators making nice to save the very legislation their fight had imperiled. At the center of the debate was Legislative Resolution 2CA, a constitutional amendment...
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Rounds of showers in the forecast through midweek
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - You’ll notice some patchy fog as we start the day today. There are some spotty showers on the map west of the metro we’ll have to watch too. That fog will burn off as the sun rises but those spotty showers could be a bit more stubborn to get rid of.
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.”
Jana Duggar’s Husband Bought $275K New Home In Nebraska
It seemed like Counting On fans waited an eternity for Jana Duggar to get married. The 34-year-old finally got hitched this week to her longtime friend Stephen Wissmann, 31. Now, they are moving into a rather modest home in Nebraska, but Jana’s name isn’t on the deed. Keep reading for more details about their wedding and the newlyweds’ house.
Northeast Staff and Faculty Welcome Students Back to Campus
NORFOLK, Neb. – Twas the Sunday before school started, and all through the campus, not a student was studying, not even the returning sophomores. Instead, students were busy on Sunday, Aug. 18, moving into their residence halls – if they had not done so already -- attending a picnic to welcome international students, or attending ag orientation to learn more about having a successful collegiate career.
Northwest Girls Golf Season Preview
(Grand Island, NE) - The Northwest girl's golf team will be looking to qualify for the state golf tournament for the fifth straight season in 2024. Diane Rouzee will will be the head coach for the Vikings with help from her husband Dave this season. Below is a pre-season interview below. Northwest will start the season with an appearance at the Central City scramble on Thursday, August 22nd at 10:00 am.
Grand Island police welcome new furry officers
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island police department is growing in numbers but, their new employees have a bit more fur on them. On Thursday two new dogs, "Boone" and "Chello", were sworn into service by Grand Island police chief Kevin Denney after the dogs had received a tour of Hornady manufacturing, officially making them active officers.
Matt Rhule thinks Nebraska football has two future NFLers at QB
It seems like Daniel Kaelin is doomed to be the guy that Nebraska football fans continually overlook. His head coach thinks that’s a definite mistake. In fact, during Saturday’s press conference, Matt Rhule talked glowingly about the other freshman quarterback, also an Elite 11 prospect in the 2024 class. While Raiola has impressed the coaching staff, Kaelin definitely has as well.
Lincoln Repair Café makes old items just like new
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you bring it, the Lincoln Repair Café will likely fix it. For over a decade, the pop-up fix-it shop has done everything from sharpening scissors to sewing the holes in customer’s favorite pairs of jeans. The volunteers for the café said they expect...
Bands march to a sweet beat at the Kool-Aid Days parade
HASTINGS, Neb. — Kool-Aid Man is known for bursting through walls but when it comes to the festival celebrating his favorite drink he gets to ride on the fire truck. Horses, rodeo queens, kids, clowns, civic groups, and marching bands took to the streets of Hastings on Saturday morning for the Kool-Aid Days Grand Parade.
Nunley, Kounkel, Weger, and Kalkwarf Net NOW600 National Wins at Jefferson County Speedway!
FAIRBURY, Neb. (August 18, 2024) - Jett Nunley, Jackson Kounkel, Braxton Weger, and Kasen Kalkwarf each netted feature event wins on Saturday with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division at Jefferson County Speedway. A field of 109 entries were on hand for the...
'Time to give back': Fundraiser on Saturday raises funds for south Omaha advocate who suffered stroke this year
OMAHA, Neb. — On Saturday, Victory Boxing hosted a fundraiser for a woman who has been an advocate of south Omaha. Earlier this year Rebecca Barrientos-Patlan suffered from a stroke. Since then, she has had caregivers helping her out with her daily tasks. The founder of the gym that...
It sounds like Nebraska football has its starting secondary
When Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule is at the podium, you generally learn a thing or two about the Huskers and that was the case again on Saturday. Rhule was pretty revealing in his comments following the Huskers’ second scrimmage. He said Nebraska football would “probably” name a starting quarterback this week.
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