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Thursday Forecast: Oppressive heat in the rearview mirror
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - We broke a four-day streak of highs between 90-98 degrees yesterday with a high of 84. If you think that was a comfortable break from the heat, just wait and see what’s in store for the weekend. It should be a mostly sunny to partly...
Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - A couple of chilly mornings on the way
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Clouds clear tonight and after a pleasant Wednesday we’ll cool quickly, nearing record lows Thursday morning. Plan for a mix of the low to mid 50s for most. A low of 56 for Omaha brings us within 3 degrees of the record low for the day!
What was that thing in the sky over Lincoln?
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — If you saw a big white balloon in the sky on Wednesday, you’re not alone. Several Channel 8 viewers reported seeing the object in the Lincoln area. Late in the afternoon, a balloon was sitting in the air near Waverly for several hours, according to flightradar24.com.
Fred Hoiberg boasts about Pinnacle Bank Arena's atmosphere, crediting it for 9 newcomers
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska basketball added nine newcomers during the offseason, including six transfers from the portal. With summer workouts underway, head coach Fred Hoiberg said the biggest draw to come to Lincoln is no doubt the atmosphere at Pinnacle Bank Arena. "I think we are fortunate to get...
$8 Million in Errors: State to Take Over Troubled Omaha Public Schools Pension Fund Amid Audit Chaos
Omaha Public Schools’ pension fund, plagued by an $8 million audit revelation of errors like overpayments and miscalculations. Omaha School Pension Fund Audit Reveals $8 Million in Errors, State Worried About Overwhelming Administrative Challenges. Omaha Public Schools will soon hand over control of its pension fund to the state...
Bellevue University Recognized by Community College Baccalaureate Association for Innovative 4+1 Program
Bellevue University has been selected by the Community College Baccalaureate Association (CCBA) for its Promising Practice submission, "4+1 Program with Community Colleges Who Offer Bachelor Degrees." CCBA supports community colleges in offering career-focused baccalaureate degrees, enabling all citizens to achieve sustainable careers. This recognition highlights Bellevue University's commitment to expanding...
County, city law officers arrest three in search of Beatrice home
BEATRICE – Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies and Beatrice Police combined to make three arrests July 12th, following the serving of a search warrant n Beatrice. Just after noon, Friday….law officers executed the warrant at a home in the fifteen-hundred-block of Market Street….part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution authorities say was happening at the home.
‘6 Regions, One Nebraska’ campaign begins
A broad coalition of state and local leaders convened in Grand Island Thursday to announce a “6 Regions, One Nebraska” initiative designed to reflect a new era of economic development.K.C. Belitz, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, introduced the project on the campus of Central Community College, a location which in and of itself was significant since the six regions…
Further dialing back the summer heat, humidity for a while
A significant, long-lived storm was responsible for most storm reports, including report of a tornado near Merna (around Broken Bow) Tuesday evening. Hail was reported up to 2″ (Johnstown) and wind gusts up to 75 mph (Elm Creek). Personally, I don’t think we could dish up better summer days...
Cool stretch of weather continues; weekend storms possible
After starting Thursday off well below average, we’ll climb into the 70s by late morning and eventually into the lower 80s. Highs across the state will be well below average. The dew point will hover around 60 for a good portion of the day, so the humidity will be...
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