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Lincoln Police warn of fake social media post involving missing boy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police wants the public to be aware of a fake social media post involving a missing boy circulating online. Police said they have received multiple reports on Tuesday about a photo posted in a buy/sell/trade Facebook group claiming a young boy is missing in Lincoln.
Heartbeat Creative District survey respondents want better, more functional downtown
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Heartbeat Creative District saw results from a survey that said Hastings could benefit by creating a more vibrant, appealing downtown space that is functional. After looking at the responses, the Heartbeat Creative District partners are finalizing a strategic plan in October to become a Nebraska...
Affidavit: Men arrested after selling half a pound of meth to Lincoln investigators
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities arrested two men as part of a coordinated drug sting outside a Lincoln grocery store on Monday. Nathaniel Stephenson and Alfredo Dominguez III, both 27 years old, were arrested in a parking lot near the West A Street and South Coddington Avenue. They now face drug distribution and weapons charges.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police are working to identify the suspects in a shoplifting case at Sam’s Club. Officers were called to the store just after 7 p.m. Monday after police said five rings valued at $7,265 were stolen. Capt. Dean Elliott said a woman distracted...
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: Tuesday Game with Lincoln at Kansas City Postponed
KANSAS CITY, KS–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 16)–Due to the inclement weather in the Kansas City area, Tuesday’s scheduled game versus the Kansas City Monarchs has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a double header tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17th with the first game starting at...
Omaha Teacher Pension Fund Facing $1 Billion Shortfall; State Takeover Looms
LINCOLN — Omaha Public Schools, the largest school district in Nebraska, is less than 50 days from handing over management of its pension fund to the state. But a new state audit widened the scope of problems Nebraska could inherit from the Omaha School Employees Retirement System, leaders of the state retirement system were told […]
Man sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing stepfather in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man convicted in the killing of his stepfather will spend the rest of his life in prison. Lancaster County Judge Darla Ideus sentenced 41-year-old Joseph Kruger to life in prison for killing 59-year-old Mark Kruger. He was also sentenced to four to eight years on...
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
WINNEBAGO TRIBE TO HOST 158TH HOMECOMING POW WOW
THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA IS PREPARING TO HOST ITS 158TH ANNUAL POWWOW. THE CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD JULY 25-28 AT VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK IN WINNEBAGO. THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CHIEF LITTLE PRIEST AND THE POWWOW IS THE LONGEST RUNNING HOMECOMING CELEBRATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN THE SUMMER...
Third annual Wings of Hope Butterfly Release to honor cancer community
Grand Island, Neb. — The community is invited to the hope takes flight event in the coming weeks to honor those battling cancer, cancer survivors, or to remember those they lost to cancer. GRACE Cancer Foundation, CHI Health St. Francis, and Nebraska Cancer Specialists are hosting its third annual...
Eustis teen charged as adult in violent assault
Frontier County, Neb. — A Eustis teen is charged as an adult after a man said he suffered serious injuries as a result of an assault. Preston Anderson, 17, is charged in Frontier County Court with first-degree assault. According to an arrest affidavit, on June 30, a Frontier County...
Iron Horse Festival receives grant for Holdrege festival event
HOLDREGE, Neb. — The Iron Horse Arts District has been awarded two grants totaling $6,190 by the Nebraska Arts Council! These generous grants will support different components of the Iron Horse Festival, happening in downtown Holdrege on Saturday, September 14. Nebraska Arts Council Executive Director Mike Markey shared:. The...
Celebrate Colombia’s Independence at the Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch Festival!
Restaurant Colombia Para Todos and Bellevue Berry Farm invite you to join the celebration of Colombia’s Independence this upcoming July 20th. Get ready to enjoy a festival full of music, colors, and flavors! This is the second time the restaurant has organized this event, as they are celebrating three years in Omaha this year. When we asked the owner, Milena Londoño, what inspired her to create this event, she said, “We are inspired because we love our country; it runs in our blood.” Additionally, she mentions that she is proud to wear her country’s yellow jersey in such a distant state and proudly showcases her jersey. Moreover, she wants to spread joy while sharing her culture with others. In her words, she says, “I want to bring a moment of happiness to every Colombian who is far from their country, their family, and perhaps their roots. I want to make them feel at home for a day.”
Nebraska softball announces portion of non-conference schedule for 2025
The Nebraska softball team has announced a portion of their 2025 non-conference schedule. The team enters the season after posting a 30-23 record for the 2024 campaign. After seeing the same number depart the program, the Huskers have added ten new players to their roster this season. As of July 15, the roster features 24 players, with 13 returning players, six transfers, and four freshmen. The team announced four of the five non-conference tournaments they will play early in the season. Feb. 14-16: Troy Cox Classic – Las Cruces, NM Feb. 20-23: Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic – Cathedral City, CA Feb. 28-March 2: Wichita State Tournament – Wichita, KS March 7-9: Big Red Spring Fling – Bowlin Stadium The 2025 season will see the Big Ten welcome three new programs to the league: Oregon, Washington, and UCLA. USC is also joining the conference, but that school does not have a softball program. Revelle and Sip are taking quick road trips! See you there future Huskers. Drop your schedules below! ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/6Pxq9dfVFc — Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) July 12, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Robinson sentenced on charges of Robbery, Senior Adult Abuse
SIDNEY -- Nathan Robinson, of Dix, was sentenced July 15 in Cheyenne County District Court on charges related to the theft from an 84-year-old Sidney woman. Robinson was sentenced to not more than 30 years or less than 20 years on Count I, Robbery, and Count III Senior Adult Abuse of not more than 36 months with credit of 168 days served. The sentences are to be served concurrently, and with Kimball County case No. CR23-12. He will serve is sentence with the Nebraska Department of Corrections.
Elgin native aims for rural family medicine career
OMAHA - Nicole Beckman, MD, calls herself a farm girl at heart. That’s one reason Dr. Beckman, a graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine and part of the Advanced Family Medicine Training Program, plans to become a rural family medicine physician, hopefully somewhere near her hometown of Elgin, Nebraska, when she completes her residency.
Josh Caron makes Nebraska Cornhuskers history in Monday's MLB Draft
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team has had a unprecedented number of former Huskers playing in Major League Baseball this season and it seems in the next few years, they’ll be joined by at least one more. That’s because NU catcher Josh Caron was selected by the Seattle Mariners in...
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