Hooper
LATEST NEWS
Sutton Community Home raises $1 million for renovations
SUTTON, Neb. (KSNB) - The Sutton Community Home held a groundbreaking ceremony for their addition and renovations project on Friday. The nursing home has been operating and assisting residents of the area for 60 years and has not changed since opening back in 1964. Their goal is to raise $6 million for renovations and additions to the home.
Texas man accused of motor vehicle homicide, tampering with evidence in crash that killed Nebraska man
HITCHCOCK COUNTY, Neb. — A Texas man is accused of motor vehicle homicide and tampering with evidence after a deadly crash in Nebraska. Around 6:55 a.m. Thursday, the Hitchcock County Sheriff's Department requested state troopers to assist with a fatal crash involving two semi-trucks and trailers at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25, the Nebraska State Patrol said.
Woodworker in Bennet gives wood a second life with small business
BENNET, Neb. (KOLN) - Sometimes what you need to get a job done, may not be too far from home. A woodworker in Bennet uses locally-sourced wood to create kitchen items as well as beautiful custom made pieces with his own hands. “A piece of wood can have more than...
WOWT Back to School Drive starts with unexpected surprise
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - WOWT’s Back to School Drive started with an unexpected, and welcome, surprise Thursday morning. The drive began at 5 a.m. and wraps up at 7 p.m. outside Scheels at Village Pointe at 168th Street and West Dodge Road. The surprise: The very first donation came...
One taken to hospital after multi-car crash in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A three-vehicle crash happened Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Webb Road and State St. Capt. Dean Elliot of the Grand Island Police Department said a northbound vehicle was turning left onto State St. when it collided with a southbound vehicle. The collision then pushed into a third car.
NDOT continues its road construction filled summer in southeast Nebraska
FAIRBURY, Neb. -- More road work will begin in southeast Nebraska around Fairbury, on US-136. Weather permitting, the road work will begin Monday, July 22, from reference post 151.03 to reference post 156.24, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction of Hastings is the prime contractor for this...
No turns on steady red arrows begins Friday; new Nebraska law mirrors federal standard
LINCOLN — A new Nebraska law clarifies that drivers can’t legally turn right on steady red arrows in the state, which mirrors standards that had already been in place nationwide. On Friday, a legal change offered this spring by the Nebraska Department of Transportation officially brought state traffic...
Deadline Approaches to Register for Ag and Economic Development Summit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Friday, July 26. This year’s event covers three days and includes breakout sessions on talent...
Nebraska blood bank faces critical shortage, urges donors
Lincoln, Neb. — The Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) is issuing an urgent need for O+ and O- blood donors. The shortage has been impacting hospitals and is the lowest it's been since the early days of COVID, according to NCBB. There has also been a shortage in blood...
Foundation looking to lower suicide rates in Nebraska
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Sometimes people who battle with mental health suffer in silence. A lunch and learn hosted by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce shed light on how to support and be an advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. The Nebraska...
EXCLUSIVE: NU System President Dr. Gold discusses NU returning to AAU
Eric McKay sat down with NU System President Dr. Jeff Gold to discuss his thoughts on Nebraska potentially returning to the prestigious Association of American Universities. Hear what Dr. Gold has to say.
Petitions turned in seeking to stop Nebraska’s redesigned school choice law
LINCOLN — Nebraskans appear likely to vote this November on whether to repeal the revamped version of Nebraska’s first major school choice legislation in a generation. Public schools advocacy group Support Our Schools on Wednesday announced that it was turning in more than 86,000 signatures gathered from people seeking a chance to weigh in.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.