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Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot
LINCOLN — Nebraska appears poised to follow six states since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade to vote on the future of abortion rights in its state constitution. It also could be the first state since to give its voters competing abortion proposals on the same ballot: one amendment cementing abortion rights and […] The post Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska Game and Parks urging caution on bodies of water ahead of holiday weekend
Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission want you to use caution if you're headed to a state park this Fourth of July, especially since the rivers are still high across the Omaha metro. The focus is on rivers like the Missouri, Elkhorn or even the Platte, as well...
People pulling names off Nebraska petitions in final drive for signatures
LINCOLN — Voters facing the final day of a busy election year for ballot initiatives in Nebraska are not taking the pressure tactics of some petition circulators quietly. Nebraskans by Tuesday had filed at least 14 formal complaints against circulators with state election officials, driven largely by competing abortion-related initiatives.
South Dakota’s top prospect commits to Nebraska
The top prospect in the state of South Dakota has committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck selected the Husker over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Reports have Nebraska looking at the offensive lineman as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible defensive lineman. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He would then return in June on an official visit before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Drowning victim’s body recovered; FPS crisis team available Friday
Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing Fremont teenager has been recovered from the Platte River. The body of Jackson Potter, 17, was recovered Thursday near Sokol Camp in Douglas County. Potter was with family and friends Sunday night at Hormel Park. His sister Addisyn was in the...
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,...
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.
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...
What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
Fourth of July: Things to do around the Omaha area
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Here is a list of some of the major Independence Day celebrations around Omaha. Werner Park Fireworks: After the Omaha Storm Chasers take on the Iowa Cubs, stick around for a fireworks spectacular on July 3rd!. Omaha Symphony Performance: The Omaha Symphony is holding a FREE...
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