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Grand Island gains Target and Old Navy: Will Kearney feel the loss?
Grand Island, NE — Is one town’s gain, another’s loss?. NTV talked to shoppers in Kearney and Grand Island. The Conestoga Marketplace may still be under construction, but shoppers are trickling through as stores open at the outdoor shopping taking the place of the former Conestoga Mall in Grand Island.
A Small Nebraska Town is Suddenly the 3rd Most Dangerous in State
Crete, a small city in southeastern Nebraska known for its quaint charm and home to Doane University, has recently been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. According to the latest crime statistics, Crete has been ranked as the third most dangerous city in the state, a startling revelation that has left residents and local authorities alike grappling with the implications.
Nebraska football assistant coach resigns after serving on Matt Rhule's coaching staff for over a decade
LINCOLN, Neb. — Husker football's assistant coach Evan Cooper resigned due to "personal reasons." A Nebraska spokesperson confirmed the news on Friday. Cooper was the secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator and was contracted through the end of the 2024 season, making $670,000. This content is imported from...
Join the Fairmont Library fun for toddlers and preschoolers. Read, play, sing, and talk together – first come, first served July 11th, 18th, 25th.
Join us at our Fairmont Library and prepare your child for a lifetime of learning through reading, playing, singing, and talking. Age Group: Toddlers and preschoolers. ***LIMITED CAPACITY EVENT: TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED 30 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE DAYCARE CENTERS.***
Drunk driver nearly hits woman and child after tearing up yards, Lincoln Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A couple yards were torn up and two people were nearly hit by a drunk driver on the Fourth of July, Lincoln Police said. Officers arrested 24-year-old Alyssa Dominguez on Thursday. She’s charged with two count of attempted second-degree assault after a woman and her 11-year-old son were nearly hit by an SUV.
City of Blair gives update on boil advisory
BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Blair had some good news Friday about a boil order issued there a day earlier. On Wednesday, officials announced that the city’s water had tested positive for E. coli. Public works personnel flushed fire hydrants and sample stations to remove contaminants, replacing...
Great Dane Presents Nicole Patent With HR Support Award
WAYNE – With nearly two decades of experience, a Great Dane Wayne employee was recently recognized with an HR Support award. According to a release, Nicole Patent, Great Dane Wayne Human Resources Specialist, was presented with the award. Patent has been with Great Dane for 19 years and instrumental...
CHI Health reports over 36 fireworks-related injuries in Lincoln, Omaha this 4th of July
On Wednesday and Thursday, CHI said the ER’s have treated burns, lacerations and contusions, mainly to the eyes, face and hands on several people ranging from young children to older adults.
'A more profitable, sustainable industry': Nebraska's new $7.2 million feedlot innovation center
ITHACA, Neb. — It's the first of its kind, a new $7.2 million commercial scale feed lot research facility. It was designed to help the University of Nebraska study the latest developments in livestock production and sustainability. "In the summertime when it's really hot. Animals in this barn will...
Grand Island man ordered to pay more than $192,000 in restitution to the USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A man from Central Nebraska will need to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution after lying about owning cattle to obtain a loan. According to a news release, a federal judge sentenced 39-year-old Daniel Butt, of Grand Island, on Wednesday to five years of probation and eight weekends in jail. He will also need to pay $192,758.61 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency after being convicted of making a false statement on a loan application and bankruptcy fraud.
Jersey worn by Adrian Martinez in first UFL championship game on display in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio — Legendary Husker quarterback Adrian Martinez is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The jersey that Martinez wore during the United Football League championship and a game ball is on display in the Hall of Fame's "Pro Football Today Gallery." Martinez, who won the UFL MVP,...
‘They both seem a little incompetent’: Lincoln voters react to calls for Biden to quit
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As President Joe Biden faces calls to quit his reelection bid, Channel 8 asked voters what they think about both candidates. Fiona Berkin, a Biden supporter, said the president’s performance at last week’s debate gives her concerns, but she is confident that he is her choice.
Cozad's Parking Lot Party: A Much- Needed Reboot of Bands, Brews, and BBQ
Cozad is cooking up a storm with the first annual Parking Lot Party! The Cozad Chamber of Commerce has put many hours into transforming the beloved Bands, Brews, and BBQ into this brand-new event, and it's sure to be a sizzling hit. Planning for the event began shortly after Cozad...
Severe Hailstorm Wrecks Havoc in Cozad
A powerful storm swept through Cozad early Saturday morning, leaving a trail of devastation that has deeply impacted the lives of all our residents. The storm began around 1:30 a.m., surprising the town with golf ball to softball-sized hail, causing extensive damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses. Devastation. That one...
Omaha businesses deal with lagging sales after the holiday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The big bang of the fourth of July is over. However, while many people are enjoying the holiday, some businesses are dealing with the after holiday hangover. Valerie Couch has one customer in the chair, and no one else waiting. She tells us this is usually...
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