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Star City Buzz: Events happening August 23-25
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Here are some of the events happening around Lincoln for the weekend of August 23rd through the 25th. Garmin Gravel Worlds at the Sandhills Global Event Center - Check-in/packet pickup begins at 12 p.m. - ThNG!! Thursday Night Gravel! Group & Ride is at 5 p.m. For the full schedule, click here.
GFDC announces completion of housing rehabilitation
From left, are some of the Fremont Home Fund Investors, including: Deb Poehling of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Brad Wiese of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Karna Dam of RTG Medical, Melissa Diers of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, owner and developer Todd Hoppe, Chuck Johannsen of RVR Bank and Chair of the GFDC Housing Committee Matt Mueller of FNBO.
Capital Humane Society to offer adoption promotions for ‘Clear the Shelters’ event
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Capital Humane Society is offering adoption promotions for dogs, cats and critters on Saturday, Aug. 24. The one day only event will be hosted at the Pieloch Pet Adoption Center. Adoption fees for dogs of any age will be $75 and cats of any age...
LPS Moves To Counter Allegations Of Discrimination Against Impaired Students
An agreement is reached between the Lincoln Public Schools and the Department of Justice to resolve allegations that the school district violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The investigation was launched after the district was accused of assigning deaf and hard of hearing students to a specific school designated for hearing-impaired students. Under the agreement, the district will pay 12-thousand-dollars to compensate people that the policy harmed and end the policy of requiring hearing-impaired students to attend a cluster school. The district will also adopt non-discrimination policies and designate an Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator.
Small Local Pizza Pub to be Featured by Touring Food Vloggers
With brick oven pizzas, mouth-watering cheese sticks, multiple large TV’s, and a friendly atmosphere, the Twisted Turtle Pub in Rushville has certainly earned the recognition of “America’s Best Restaurants”. According to their social media page, America’s Best Restaurants is a media program that tours around the...
City Stroll A Success In Downtown Wayne
WAYNE – New and returning students were introduced and re-introduced to Wayne America bringing the Wayne State College and several City of Wayne businesses together. From the Carhart Lumber parking lot on the south end of Main Street as well as throughout downtown Wayne, the first year of Wayne State College City Stroll was a success.
High School Football Previews: Aurora ready to return to dominance
AURORA, Neb. — The Aurora Huskies finished last season with a 6-4 mark and losing to Adams Central in the quarterfinals of the C1 playoffs. This year the Huskies return depth at a lot of the skill positions including quarterback and for 10th year head coach Kyle Peterson he says it’s the little things that separate them from a good to a great team.
Husker research points to increased water use efficiency for crops
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 22, 2024 — Scientists at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have identified a promising approach to help crops cope with drought. By using genome modification to boost a key plant protein, the researchers enabled plants to reduce their water use by up to 30% under drought-mimic conditions.
'We're very important': Professor lays out Omaha's possible crucial role in 2024 election
OMAHA, Neb. — In the last few days, Nebraska's Second District has seen appearances from both vice presidential nominees,Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Nebraska awards two electoral votes to the state's popular vote winner and one electoral vote to the popular vote winner in each of the state's three congressional districts.
New faculty spotlight: Ralph Hauke, MD
Ralph Hauke, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC. Current positions at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Family Medicine; family medicine physician, Nebraska Medicine. Hometown: Omaha. Education:. Medical school at the UNMC College of Medicine. Residency in family practice at UNMC College of Medicine. Professional...
From little league to the big leagues: Nebraska's pipeline of baseball talent thrives
Scott Servais is one of hundreds of players to play professional baseball with ties to Nebraska. Servais made it to the Major Leagues as a player and managed the Seattle Mariners before being let go on Thursday. He says he likes seeing the Nebraska pipeline. "Certainly. You see more players...
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