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Nebraska state senators hosting 2 public meetings on property taxes, education
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A group of state senators will hold a public forum here Sunday ahead of an expected special session next week. The community meetings will be held in Omaha and Lincoln, which weren’t stops on Gov. Jim Pillen’s tax plan town hall tour across the state this summer — though he did hold his first one in Bellevue, which he announced two days prior.
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...
Kiwanis Of Wayne Backpack Program, Food Drive Continues
WAYNE – Earlier this month, Kiwanis of Wayne began nearly a month-long campaign supporting the Wayne Food Pantry. Donations were first accepted on July 15 for the Wayne Food Pantry Backpack Program food drive. Kiwanis of Wayne is assisting the Wayne Food Pantry for the start of the school...
Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission Approves Ogallala Casino, Horse Track
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) approved a racing license application from Hastings Exposition and Racing, Inc. to establish a new casino resort and Quarter Horse track in Ogallala near Lake McConaughy. Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. partnered with Elite Casino Resorts to develop a 5/8-mile horse track. Hastings...
Lucky For Life® Ticket Sold in North Platte Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize. The ticket was sold at Oasis Travel Center, 101 Platte Oasis Parkway, in North Platte. The winning numbers from Sunday's Lucky For Life draw were and White 02, 05, 20, 36, 39, Lucky Ball 07.
Nebraska football expected to secure commitment from top recruit DL target
The Nebraska football team looks like they might be about to officially haul in a top defensive recruiting target. In fact, it’s entirely possible considering the little hints Husker coaches have been giving this week that they already have. Even if he isn’t officially in the fold for the...
Couple arrested for meth possession at Valentine City Park
VALENTINE, Neb. -- A South Dakota woman and a Nebraska man are facing charges after Valentine Police discovered methamphetamine during a traffic stop at the town’s city park. The 27-year-old woman and the 24-year-old man from Oshkosh, were arrested for possession of a controlled substance on June 30. Methamphetamine...
Monday Forecast: Warm with a chance of rain
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day. Below average temperatures look to continue for a few more days. The second half of this week should be hot and mainly dry. This afternoon will be partly to mostly cloudy with a 30% chance...
The Weekly Rundown: A new-look Big Ten takes center stage in an ever-changing college football landscape
As Nebraska prepares to enter its 14th year as a member of the Big Ten Conference, the league will see drastic changes, as will college football as we head into 2024. The post The Weekly Rundown: A new-look Big Ten takes center stage in an ever-changing college football landscape appeared first on On3.
Fire caused $80,000 damage to east Lincoln home, LFR says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Several LFR crews battled a cooking fire in east Lincoln early Monday morning. Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to the home near 70th and O streets around 1:45 a.m. Battalion Chief Jeremy Gegg said crews found smoke and fire inside the single-story home. Firefighters extinguished...
Class A-7 Senior & Junior Legion Tournament Scores (Day 3)
HASTINGS, Neb. — SENIORS SCORES (Scottsbluff):. ^: Advances to Championship on Tuesday, July 23; moves onto States. *: Eliminated from tournament. ^: Advances to Championship on Tuesday, July 23; moves onto States. *: Eliminated from tournament.
Patriotism Shown by Travel Baseball Team at USSSA State Tournament
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story about eleven year old boys who not only love baseball, but America. The Saint Columbkille Crusaders dedicated this weekend's USSSA State Tournament to the military soldiers and veterans they love. On the top of their list, is two of the players' fathers, who...
Husker Camp Countdown: No. 18 Marques Buford
The Omaha World-Herald and Lincoln Journal Star are counting down the top 50 Nebraska football players you need to know heading into the season. A healthy offseason will have been a blessing for Buford, who spent the previous summer rehabbing from a season-ending knee injury. Nebraska opted to be cautious...
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