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Community rallies to help beloved 82-year-old McDonald's employee
Las Vegas (KSNV) — From his hamburger hat to the punny jokes he tells, Mr. Ed is one of a kind. On Thursday, the 82-year-old McDonald's employee was surprised with over $2,000 after one resident created a GoFundMe account to help the veteran. The fundraiser was created by Abraham...
Electrek American Solar Challenge arriving at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Friday
The 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) will arrive at Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska on Friday, July 26, marking the beginning of the final stage of what I can only imagine has been a grueling yet rewarding cross-country competition. Congratulations to #2 – Michigan, which is currently...
Heat index values to hit the triple digits, above normal temperatures into August
HASTINGS — Temperatures begin to soar by the week, with heat index values reaching the 100s. Above average temperatures are expected through the start of August. Haze will continue to over the area today as mostly elevated wildfire smoke obscures otherwise blue skies. There could be a small amount of smoke that makes its way to the surface, but the impacts should be minimal.
Linnaus, Nebraska girls earn 56-16 win over Maine in Day One of wrestling exchange
PIERCE - Several Northeast Nebraska wrestlers took to the mat yesterday for the first ever girls’ version of the Nebraska Maine Exchange out at Pierce High School. The girls from Nebraska dominated throughout the evening, picking up six pins as a team on their way to a 56-16 victory.
Lancaster County Health Department issues air quality advisory in midst of wildfires
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department issued an air quality advisory due to the smoke from wildfires that are spanning north-central Canada and Pacific Northwest areas. Air Quality Section Supervisor Gary Bergstrom with LLCHD said that smoke from the fires has been affecting the air quality in...
Lincoln Salvation Army kicks off Annual ‘Back-to-School Backpack Drive’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Salvation Army is looking to individuals and businesses in the community to help them provide children with the tools they need for a successful school year. The distribution event will take place on Thursday, August 8 at the Lincoln Salvation Army. The backpack drive...
Nebraska to host 2026 quarterback on Friday
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will welcome a class of 2026 quarterback to Lincoln this weekend. Four-star prospect Jackson Taylor will be on the Lincoln campus on Friday, July 26. Taylor is a 6-foot-0, 170-pound quarterback for Thousand Oaks in Los Angeles, CA. In 13 games last season, he threw for 2,598 yards with a 56% completion percentage. He threw for 29 touchdowns and seven interceptions and finished the year with a quarterback rating of 111.3. Taylor holds multiple offers, but early indications are that the Auburn Tigers are the early frontrunners for his commitment. Nebraska’s class of 2026 has no commitments. The class of 2025 has 17 commitments and is ranked outside the top 25. Excited to be in Lincoln Friday with @HuskerFootball 🔴⚪️@HuskerFBRecruit @CoachMattRhule @Coach_Satt @CoachDanny10 pic.twitter.com/WYgUZwnfzk — Jackson Taylor (@jackson7taylor) July 23, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Hyannis Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun Charge as Part of Project Safe Neighborhoods
A Hyannis man admitted to a serious violation of federal law, owning up to being in possession of a firearm despite a criminal record that expressly forbid it. Ryan Diefenbach, a 33-year-old resident, entered his guilty plea on the count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, as reported by the U.S. Attorney's Office.
North Platte police officers share essential cycling safety tips
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - In North Platte, cycling is a beloved activity and many people enjoy exploring the city’s scenic trails, but there are some safety tips officers are wanting bikers to know before they hit the streets. “If they’re going to drive on the right side of...
Nebraska Football: Comparing Linebacker Recruits Christian Jones And Will Hawthorne
The Huskers are in the final reckoning for these two talented linebackers when deciding where to play their college football. Christian Jones 6-2.5/215 and Will Hawthorne 6-2/ 220 have very similar measurables but who would be the preferred choice for Husker Nation to see donning the Scarlet and Cream?. Jones...
Brownville Village Board Votes 2-1 to Fire Clerk
The Brownville Village Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Among other agenda items, village clerk Kristy Mertes was fired, despite the lack of access to essential tools she needed to do her job efficiently. Along with Steven Mossman, the board’s hired lawyer, only Chairman...
Hartington falls to Malcolm in Class C junior legion championship
HARTINGTON - Hartington Post 4 looked to capture the Class C junior state legion title yesterday, needing to beat Malcolm Post 354 twice to do so. A pitchers’ duel all night long, Post 354 scored two runs in the eighth-inning while Hartington mustered only two hits in the contest as they fell in the title game 3-1.
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
Omaha police search for missing 11-year-old boy
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old boy. Z'aire Foster-Newman is described as 4-foot-11 and 80 pounds. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, they are asked to call 911. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be...
Series evens in 6-2 Omaha loss to Saints
SAINT PAUL, MN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series to the Saint Paul Saints, losing 6-2 Wednesday afternoon at CHS Field. For the second straight game, the Saints got on the board first and jumped out to a 4-0 lead off Omaha starting pitcher Anthony Veneziano, tagging the left-hander for four runs on seven hits over the first three innings of the game.
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