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Sasse stepping down as University of Florida president
Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet the time demands...
Severe weather possible during the evening and afternoon hours
HASTINGS, Neb. — The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a new Severe Weather Warning for northwestern and central Nebraska, including the tri-cities effective from this afternoon to late this evening. NWS Hastings reports that these regions will face strong to severe weather conditions, including hail ranging around...
Gov. Pillen releases ‘Nebraska’s plan’ for property tax relief with few new concrete details
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen said his official property tax relief plan released Thursday would, “without a shadow of a doubt,” receive more than enough bipartisan support during a legislative special session. “It’s a crisis that has been accelerating at warp speed, and it’s time to fix it,” Pillen told reporters. But getting to that magic […] The post Gov. Pillen releases ‘Nebraska’s plan’ for property tax relief with few new concrete details appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
North 98th Street Paving Project Has Been Completed
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 19)–A paving project has been completed along North 98th Street between Holdrege and Adams streets on the eastern outskirts of Lincoln. The project to turn 98th Street from gavel to pavement was completed because of the high volume of traffic. The Lancaster County Engineering office said in a news release to KFOR the project also included the installation of roadway and driveway culvert pipes, ditch and roadway grading, eight inches of roadway asphalt paving, shouldering, pavement marking and erosion control.
‘I don’t know where it went wrong’: Vigil held for Lincoln toddler who died by abuse
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The trial for Joshua Tackett, who is facing child abuse charges in connection to the death of a 22 month old boy, is underway this week. Family and friends of that toddler, Rudy Jr., gathered in front of the Lancaster County Courthouse on Thursday evening for a vigil.
Left-wing billionaires behind astroturfed ‘grassroots’ operation attacking House GOP
Lower Costs California, Nebraska for Us, and Michigan Families for Fair Care all have a bone to pick with Republicans; they run attack ads on GOP lawmakers running for reelection in competitive races and promote President Joe Biden‘s agenda. At first glance, the trio appear distinct from one another and to be grassroots projects organized […]
DHHS lifts probation of nursing home after woman was mistakenly declared dead
WAVERLY, Neb. — DHHS lifted probation of a Waverly nursing home thatmistakenly declared a woman dead in June. KETV Investigates outlined the documents that showed a nurse at the Mulberry at Waverly failed to confirm the resident had no blood pressure. Waverly nursing home put on probation, nurse suspended...
Nebraska offers 2026 wide receiver
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to a top player in the class of 2026. Xavier McDonald is a four-star wide receiver from Morton High School in Morton, MS. Last season, as a sophomore, he appeared in 11 varsity football games. McDonald made 56 receptions for 1,166 yards and 16 touchdowns. The wideout has been a popular name on the recruiting trail. Nebraska is the 15th scholarship offer, with McDonald already holding offers from Auburn, LSU, and Ole Miss. The SEC appears to be a front-runner for his commitment. According to On3’s Recruitment Prediction Machine, Auburn is the early leader. The Huskers do not hold any commitments to the class of 2026 but have extended numerous offers in the past week. AGTG 🙏🏾 @HuskerFootball offered!!! 🔴⚪️🌽 @GarretMcGuire @MozeeJ43 @M3SPORTS_ @Dedric_McDonald@zjones_mhs @shayhodge3@MeshAcademy @MarshallRivals@SWiltfong247 @samspiegs @ChadSimmons_ @Zach_Berry @TomLuginbill @CraigHaubert@MacCorleone74 @AL_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/grk7n6JWs5 — Xavier Mcdonald (@Xavierkeonmac) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Man who accidentally shot child at wedding near Lincoln found guilty
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Texas man who accidentally shot a child while officiating a Lancaster County wedding took a plea deal on Wednesday. Michael Gardner, 63, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor child abuse and was found guilty. Gardner was officiating a wedding at Hillside Events near Denton on...
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