Giltner
LATEST NEWS
Breakfast Runzas return to Hastings to support local non-profit
HASTINGS, Neb. – The highly requested 'Breakfast Runzas' made an appearance in Hastings Wednesday morning with hundreds of Runzas being sold for a good cause. Even though the store didn’t open until 7 a.m., fanatics got there plenty early and lined the streets for multiple blocks. The one...
Crash leaves shuttle bus on its side in downtown Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A crash in downtown Lincoln Wednesday afternoon has left a bus on its side. Lincoln Fire and Rescue responded a crash at the intersection of 10th and P streets around 3:30 p.m. A private shuttle bus that transports students living at 8N Lofts apartments near 8th...
Woman hit, killed by train in Columbus Monday, OSHA launching investigation into incident
COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Platte County Sheriff's Office said one woman is dead after she was hit by a train. It happened Monday night in Columbus. Witnesses said she was hit while getting off the tracks. Deputies said right now it is deemed accidental. A team of investigators from...
Pickup goes out-of-control on Perkins Street, missing three people at picnic shelter
BEATRICE -- Beatrice Police and fire officials were sent to the scene of a bizarre accident just south of the downtown area. It happened when a roofing company pickup turning from South Fifth to travel east on Perkins went out of control. The truck ended up colliding with a picnic shelter at Gage County Foundation Park, narrowly missing three people sitting there. Police Sergeant Wes Henning says the accident involved a total of four vehicles.
Nebraska’s newest ‘Good Life’ district, in Bellevue, will center on indoor waterpark
BELLEVUE — Nebraska has its fourth “Good Life” district, as state economic development officials have approved the formation of a 575-acre district in Bellevue. The newest district, near the intersection of Highways 75 and 34 in Bellevue, joins others that have been designated in Gretna, Omaha and Grand Island.
HUSKER FOOTBALL: Rhule Talks About Progress in Offense Heading into Fall Camp
INDIANAPOLIS–(KFOR July 24)–Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule talked about some of the key elements he’s seen in the offense heading into fall camp, compared to a year ago during his first season with the Huskers. Rhule told KFOR’s Chris Schmidt he wants the offense to be...
Sentencing delayed for man who threw dog from moving car
Hall County, Neb. — David Henry's sentencing has been postponed in his animal cruelty case, after he threw a dog out of a moving car. Court records said the Wood River man's sentencing which was supposed to take place this Wednesday morning, has been delayed to September 11. According...
Hundreds of fish killed in Lincoln lake; neighbors call for action
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln lake full of dead fish is causing a stir in the community. Hundreds of fish died at Spring Lake near South Coddington Avenue and West A Street. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said someone who lives at the lake reported that the...
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
Just Love Coffee Adding Drive Thru
Just Love Coffee at 3rd and Main in downtown Chadron will soon have another ordering option for customers. A drive thru. After bringing the southern coffee and waffle shop to Chadron in 2019, owner Drew Petersen is taking the next step by adding a drive thru on the south side of the building. Petersen said that he had patrons suggest that they would like the option of a drive thru and felt that he needed to make that easier option available.
Christmas in July? Henry Doorly Zoo offering holiday fun with new Zoolightful pass, themed Late Nights at the Zoo
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Christmas in July, offering guests some holiday fun at great prices. Related coverage in the video above: 1,000,000th Henry Doorly Zoo guest in 2024. The festivities start with Zoolightful. Guests can have unlimited access to the beautifully...
“Connoisseur” Shop Greenlight Natural Seeks Best of Omaha Status
Founded by Chris Potratz in July 2019, Greenlight Natural was the third dispensary to open in Omaha, Nebraska selling CBD and THC. Located in Historic Benson, this locally owned corner store offers education and a wide selection of cannabis flower, edibles, and baked goods made – all custom formulated and lab tested.
Lincoln Children’s Zoo recognizes National Zookeepers Week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - National Zookeepers Week is recognized from July 21-27. Throughout the seven days, facilities around the country highlight and celebrate the around-the-clock labor of zookeepers. At Lincoln Children’s Zoo, leaders are highlighting workers like Jake Beiermann. Beiermann has been with the zoo for ten years. He says...
New acrobatic show will dazzle crowds with jaw-dropping tricks with a holiday flare in December
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Performing Arts announced an all-new acrobatic adventure is coming to downtown this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland fuses circus performances with classic holiday music as aerialists and acrobats wow crowds. There are new storylines, costumes,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.