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Omaha storm cleanup: All but one debris sites closed
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha has closed all but one of the debris sites set up for the public after the July 31 windstorm toppled trees in several parts of the city. Officials said last week that three sites would be kept open through the weekend. On Monday, the city sent an update that only Al Veys Field would remain open for debris drop-offs. That location will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Family farm near Byron prepares for popcorn harvest
BYRON, Neb. (KOLN) - A multi-generational family farm with German roots near Byron, Nebraska, is gearing up to harvest approximately 6,500 pounds of fresh popcorn per acre this September. The Free Day Popcorn Company, known for its yellow butterfly popcorn, supplies local favorites like Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. The farm’s...
Attorney General Hilgers Announces 2024 Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit
On September 18, 2024, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will be hosting the inaugural Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit at the Younes Center in Kearney. This day-long event will have multiple featured speakers and collaborative panels from various professions, including national and local organizations working to combat human trafficking.
Cooler start to the week, 80s and 90s return mid-week, linger through weekend
HASTINGS — The work week will start out decidedly cooler, but the warm temperatures will make a return by midweek and persist through the weekend across central Nebraska. High temperatures on Monday will reach the mid-80s owing to an upper-level ridge of high pressure that extends from Texas into the northern Plains, according to the National Weather Service – Hastings.
'Late' Nebraska football loses out on top tackle target despite a good fight
For a little while, Nebraska football fans dreamed about hauling in the top offensive tackle in the class of 2025. There was a time when David Sanders Jr. looked like a Huskers lean. And then things started to go south. On Saturday, it sure sounded like a door slammed shut....
Fire causes extensive damage to Norfolk house
Three fire departments responded to the scene of a fire Monday morning at a residence in central Norfolk. Around 7:41 a.m., the Norfolk Fire Division was dispatched to 1201 W. Phillip Ave. for a house fire. Read the Norfolk Daily News story at this link: https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/fire-causes-extensive-damage-to-norfolk-house/article_2ade35a4-5e32-11ef-98fc-47bc25aeeae3.html.
Home severely damaged by fire Monday morning
NORFOLK - A multi-unit dwelling in Norfolk suffered major damage after a fire Monday morning. It happened at a home at the corner of 12th and Philip in Norfolk. The call came in around 7:41 a.m. There's no word yet on what caused the fire, but firefighter appeared to be...
Man accused of stealing two urns from cemetery mausoleum sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison
GRAND ISLAND – A man accused of stealing two urns from a mausoleum at the Grand Island City Cemetery was sentenced Aug. 19 to eight to 15 years in prison for felony burglary and 23 to 24 months in prison for felony prohibited acts with human skeletal remains or burial goods.
Determining a ‘good’ price for new crop corn
Editor’s note: The following was written by Jessica Groskopf, University of Nebraska Extension educator for agricultural economics, for the university’s CropWatch website. Many farmers are looking for opportunities to do some forward contracting for fall. This has led some farmers to ask, “What is a ‘good’ price for 2024 corn?”
Kimball Public Schools restructures to a four-day school week
Monday is the first day of classes for Kimball Public Schools in the panhandle, and it’s also the year the school is trying out a four-day school week. There will be no school on Fridays, something Superintendent Trevor Anderson said will give teachers and students a chance to recharge.
Lincoln police investigate weekend spree of auto thefts and damages
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a series of stolen autos from this weekend. The vehicles were stolen at Union Hill Road and S. 56th Street and Stevens Ridge Road and Oaks Hollow area. LPD says that the auto thefts happened this past weekend. The first stolen vehicle was a...
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