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Zoofest kicks off for 4th of July, celebrating more than 50 years in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Zoo Bar is celebrating its 51st anniversary with the annual ZooFest over the holiday weekend. The event takes over 14th Street downtown between P and O streets, and is collaboration between all the businesses there. From now until Saturday night, the street will be throwing...
'A more profitable, sustainable industry': Nebraska's new $7.2 million feedlot innovation center
ITHACA, Neb. — It's the first of its kind, a new $7.2 million commercial scale feed lot research facility. It was designed to help the University of Nebraska study the latest developments in livestock production and sustainability. "In the summertime when it's really hot. Animals in this barn will...
'The mystery continues': Seward opens pyramid that guards world's largest time capsule
SEWARD, Neb. — The self-proclaimed Fourth of July City revealed part of a 50-year-old mystery. Independence Day in Seward, Nebraska, stepped back into time as they opened the pyramid that guards the world's largest time capsule. "We are opening the pyramids this year, the pyramid this year because we...
Annual firecracker run in Sutherland
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Hundreds of people kicked off their Fourth of July with a bang at the Sutherland Firecracker 5k, 10k, and mile run on Thursday. The race began at the Sutherland football field, benefiting Sutherland’s teammates. The runners were proudly sporting their patriotic colors, creating a sea of red, white, and blue as they raced through the streets.
Sutherland Fourth of July parade
Sutherland celebrated July 4 with a parade Thursday under pleasant blue skies, with a wind that was often stout enough to extend flags to their full width. Irene Seifer, the grand marshal, rode the route in a convertible two days before her 90th birthday. The parade was full of horses,...
United States Air Force Heartland of America rock band performs at Fourth of July celebration in Omaha's Riverfront
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Riverfront was packed as thousands enjoyed free face painting for kids, root beer floats, and Fourth of July-themed bandanas for dogs. There will be live music at the Heartland of America Park near the skate ribbon at 6:30 p.m. The band that is slated to...
Lincoln firework tent closes after group of teenagers steal fireworks, assault worker
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Extreme Crazy Cracker closed its firework tent Thursday after a group of teenagers came into the stand, stole fireworks and assaulted a worker Wednesday night. The owner, Douglas, said a group of 10-12 teenage boys came to the tent outside of SouthPointe Christian Church around...
Fourth of July celebration provides much-needed boost for Seward businesses
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – The Fourth of July celebration in Seward is providing a much-needed boost for downtown businesses after a significant road construction project. Gregg Nelson, the owner of two downtown restaurants – Squire Ward’s and Rue 6 – said today is the biggest day for the local economy with thousands of people shopping and eating local.
Hard Work Paying off for Former Husker Max Anderson
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska star Max Anderson is entering his second season of pro baseball and says he’s enjoying every minute. “Every kid dream is to play baseball for their job,” said Anderson. Anderson is playing for the Detroit Tigers affiliate team West Michigan White Caps....
Fireworks stand in Hastings not seeing as many customers compared to previous years
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - One firework stand in Hastings says they are seeing a smaller turnout compared to previous years in Hastings. Assistant Manager Shania Santos for Bellino Fireworks stand in Hastings, located at Russ’s Market parking lot, said their stand is not far off from hitting their sales goal and would have been even further behind if it were not for an early morning rush the day before the fourth.
Body recovered from Platte River confirmed to be teen who went missing near Fremont
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - The body of a missing teenager has been recovered from the Platte River. The mother of 17-year-old Jackson Potter confirmed to 6 News Thursday night his body was found near Sokol Camp, south of Valley in Douglas County. Authorities had been searching for Potter after he was swept away by the raging waters of the Platte south of Fremont Sunday night.
Omaha Field Club residents celebrate Independence Day with 42nd annual parade
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Field Club neighborhood gets all dressed up before the annual Independence Day parade begins. There’s artwork on the neighborhood’s main drag and the children ensure there’s also artwork on the sidewalks. Many homes in the neighborhood decorate in the red, white and blue theme of the day. Alex Evans goes all out -- and way up -- to make sure his home is ready for the celebration.
Omaha's Riverfront reopens after flooding from the Missouri River
OMAHA, Neb. — The Riverfront has reopened in Omaha after flooding on the Missouri River. Lewis & Clark Landing, which includes the Urban Beach, Riverfront Plaza, marina, sand volleyball courts, and the pedestrian bridge between Heartland of America Park and the landing, reopened Thursday, officials said. This content is...
Hastings kicks off Fourth of July with a parade
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - YWCA Adams County started off the Fourth of July holiday with giving kids a chance to show off their red, white and blue. Kids, and kids at heart, decorated bicycles, wagons, and toy ATVs, before taking a stroll around the fountain to the beat of a marching band.
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
LINCOLN, NE – On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site.
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