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Nebraska State Patrol urges drivers to slow down
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska State Patrol released a statement Thursday urging drivers to slow down on roads to keep drivers safe. In June, NSP troopers issued over 100 citations for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. This would mark the fourth straight month of triple-digit citations for triple-digit speeds.’
Broken water main impacts traffic on South 27th Street
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A water main break is pouring water onto a heavily trafficked intersection in south Lincoln. Water could be seen flowing near the intersection of South 27th Street and Old Cheney Road Thursday afternoon. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities confirmed a water main broke in the southbound lanes of South 27th Street near Jameson North.
Fox in Lincoln tests positive for rabies after coming into contact with dog, animal control officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. — A fox tested positive for rabies, according to Lincoln Animal Control. Officials said it is the first confirmed case of rabies in a fox in Lincoln. The fox was injured after coming into contact with a person's dog, Lincoln Animal Control said. Animal control was later...
Husker fans experience double the fun during doubleheader fan day
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska volleyball and football hold their fan days on the same day, offering fans double the fun. On Aug. 24, Husker fans can start the day at the Devaney Center with the John Cook and the volleyball team. Volleyball fan day will run from 9 a.m....
Nebraska tops nation in refugee resettlement, advocates call for better support
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska leads the nation in resettling refugees, but community advocates argue that more support is needed. Mohammad Sahill of the Nebraska Afghan Community Center said transportation and housing were significant concerns during the Omaha Refugee Housing Planning Study. "I think one thing we saw was that...
Phat Jack’s BBQ in Lincoln closes after 15 years
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After 15 years of operation, a family owned barbeque joint in northeast Lincoln has closed. Phat Jack’s BBQ located at 84th and Holdrege streets posted about the closure Wednesday on its Facebook page. Co-owners Matthew and Jackie Burt grew up in Lincoln, married and began...
EXCLUSIVE: NU System President Dr. Gold discusses NU returning to AAU
Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss his thoughts on Nebraska potentially returning to the prestigious Association of American Universities. Hear what Dr. Gold has to say.
Bellamy, Hoeft advance as district court judge nominees
LINCOLN — The state is moving closer to filling a judicial vacancy in Central Nebraska. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office announced Wednesday that the Judicial Nominating Commission forwarded two nominees to the governor for consideration: Melodie Bellamy on Kearney and Tim Hoeft of Holdrege. The nominees are vying to become a district court judge for the 10th Judicial District, which includes Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps and Webster counties.
Nebraska Wrestlers Shine at Fargo Championships: Ziola in Final, James & Stewart Repeat Wins
Team Nebraska, led by Husker commit Ziola, finished 12th in the Junior Division with Ziola securing a runner-up finish at 190 pounds, while six other Nebraskans also had podium placements at the Fargo Freestyle National Championships. Team Nebraska placed 12th in the Junior Division, with Ziola finishing as runner-up at...
Businesses recruit potential employees with American Job Center Rooftop Career Fair
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The American Job Center invited community members to enjoy the weather with an outdoor career fair on Wednesday. “We saw success with our Rooftop Career Fair in 2023 and decided it would be beneficial for both employers and job seekers to keep the momentum going. We are excited to be adding new employers and veteran resources to our job fair,” AJC Workforce Administrator Dylan Wren said.
USDA to Gather Farm Conservacation Data
LINCOLN, NE – July 17, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners to gather in-depth information about the conservation practices they use. Nearly 12,000 operators nationwide will receive the 2024 Conservation Effects Assessment Project survey. Data obtained will support the third set of national and regional cropland assessments delivered by USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP), a multi-agency effort led by NRCS to quantify the effects of conservation practices across the nation’s working lands.
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