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Interim Director of Public Works appointed for Manhattan
MANHATTAN— Interim City Manager Jason Hilgers has announced that Assistant City Manager Wyatt Thompson, who oversees major projects and the Building Services Division, has been appointed as interim director of the Public Works Department, starting Aug. 18. The Public Works Department provides services and facilities including streets and traffic...
Some Amtrak camp residents not surprised by City of Lawrence plan to vacate area
Some of the people living at the campsite behind the Amtrak station said Friday that they knew the City of Lawrence would likely soon close the camp. Karlin, who asked to be called by his first name only, said he’s lived at the Amtrak camp for about four years. He said he woke up to find Homeless Response Team members handing out flyers to the people living there on Friday, alerting them that they must vacate the camp by 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. The city later announced the plans in a news release.
Washburn and ESU volleyball coaches were friends long before in-state rivals
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Washburn and Emporia State’s head volleyball coaches have a longstanding friendship that predates their current status as in-state rivals. Chris Herron is entering his 23rd year coaching the Ichabods, while Ken Murczek is about to begin his second year coaching the Hornets. Long before Murczek made it to Emporia though, he was […]
USDA and Heartland taking applications for $3.7 million food businesses grant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Heartland Regional Food Business Center are accepting grant applications from small- to mid-sized farmers and food businesses in the central U.S. The first round of Business Builder Grants is worth about $3.7 million, and awardees will receive between $5,000 to $50,000. Only projects based in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, […]
'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....
Nebraska DHHS faces cuts despite demand for mental health, substance use programs
Click play to listen to this article. (Nebraska News Connection) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has seen a $15 million cut to its Behavioral Health Division this year and more cuts are being proposed, despite soaring demand for mental health and addiction treatment programs. DHHS now faces...
Nebraska GOP closes ranks, endorses federal delegation
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Republican Party’s spring of discontent with some of its elected leaders gave way this weekend to what the party hopes will be a fall of reconciliation and a rally against Democrats. Most would expect the state GOP’s central committee to endorse the five members of Nebraska’s all-GOP federal congressional delegation, as […]
Battle-tested Kearney football readies for another tough season in Class A
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The Kearney Bearcats football team made the playoff in both 2022 and 2023, but each time were eliminated in the first round. With plenty of returning starters Kearney is aiming to make a deeper playoff run this year. The Bearcats return key pieces such as starting quarterback Griffin Novacek and Kansas State commit, linebacker Sawyer Schilke.
‘She’ll forever be my hero’: Lincoln teen’s organ recipients honor her memory
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three years after a Lincoln teenager died, her family and friends met with her organ recipients for a walk at Holmes Lake on Sunday. On April 10, 2021, Kennedy Bowles was in a car crash southwest of Lincoln. The 18-year-old high school senior was critically...
Nebraska football staff directed to 'make sure we’re playing the right guys'
While there’s a lot of excitement about the Nebraska football team entering the 2024 season, some worries have started to pop up as fall camp goes on. There was in fact so many worries that Huskers head coach Matt Rhule closed a practice right after his team scrimmaged in front of fans.
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