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Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics awarded CDC grant
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) have announced that they have been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program. This initiative, funded under the CDC-RFA-DP-23-0004, aims to improve community health by focusing on blood pressure management.
đ Dragons win pair of five setters to open McCook Invite
MCCOOK, Nebraska â The Hutchinson Community College volleyball team played well into the night on Friday at the McCook Invitational, but the long dayâs effort proved worth the Blue Dragonsâ time. Hutchinson started its nearly 6 1/2-hour day with a five-set upset victory over No. 9 Indian...
Several area teams in OWH Preseason Top Ten for high school football
OMAHA - While the Huskers season is a few days away, the high school football season begins tonight, and several Northeast Nebraska teams found themselves in the early Top Ten Rankings for the Omaha-World Herald. In Class C-1 Pierce is seeded fourth while Columbus Lakeview is eighth. Norfolk Catholic is...
Matt Rhule Expects Nebraska Footballâs Sideline Switch to Pay Off
The Huskers' head coach said visiting teams will face a more hostile environment along the east sideline of Memorial Stadium. Speaking two days before the season opener against UTEP, Rhule also provided updates on the running backs, the placekickers and t
Top in-state target to visit Nebraska football for UTEP game
While the Nebraska football team might have just landed a former 4-star prospect earlier this week, Matt Rhule and the Huskers are hoping to land a 4-star player from just down the road in the next few weeks. NU will get another shot to put their best foot forward in...
Hope Harbor gets grant for Grand Island affordable housing
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island is getting almost half of a state fund set aside for affordable housing. In a press release, Hope Harbor Inc., announced a $4,748,136 grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) through the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program. This award is part of DEDâs broader $10.3 million initiative to support affordable housing projects across Nebraska, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Skate Park Renovation Rolls Into Grand Island
Grand Island, NE â New opportunities, this one with a set of wheels, for the city of Grand Island. âWe have a skate park, currently at Pier Park, and it is getting to the point where we need to think about something new. And so we have money budgeted for this year, this coming year, for a potential project,â says Todd McCoy, Grand Island Parks & Rec Director.
Construction of ALLO Fiberâs Network in Sidney is Complete
SCOTTSBLUFF, NE (August 22nd, 2024)âALLOâs 100% fiber-optic network in Sidney is complete. ALLO began construction in April 2022 and now provides local businesses, residents, and governmental entities with internet, TV, phone, and managed service solutions over an all-fiber network. ALLO is a Nebraska-based business and has maintained a...
Triage announces acquisition of RTG Medical
Triage, a leading medical staffing agency headquartered in Omaha, has announced its acquisition of RTG Medical of Fremont. RTG was founded in 2001. The companyâs nursing, long-term care and allied divisions will bolster Triageâs existing healthcare staffing footprint. The expansion of these divisions at Triage means good things for both Triage and RTG. Travelers will have direct access to an expanded allied and travel nurse job pools and top-tier vendor relationships that will deliver more quality locations and facilities.
Longhorn cross country, volleyball and football all competed on the road Thursday
The Kimball Longhorns went on the road in a big way Thursday evening, kicking off the season for cross country, volleyball and football. The boys' and girls' cross-country teams were in Scottsbluff. Coming off a spring track season full of personal records and even state appearances, both teams ran into the Panhandle Classic with the confidence for a great start. While neither team brought away a victory, the coaches say they have set the bar very high for a great season.
SEASON PREVIEW: Orangemen Football ready for new season
BEATRICE, NEB. - Beatrice Football is readying for another year. Head Coach Jeff Kezeor says the 2024 Orangemen are putting back to back losing seasons in the rear view mirror, looking to start the year on the right foot. âOur boys are ready to get things back up and going,â...
Big Red Buzz opens season with capacity crowd
NEBRASKA CITY â Husker Radio Network color voice Damon Benning gave a capacity crowd Thursday at the Big Red Buzz at Valentinoâs Restaurant in Nebraska City his keys to watch for in Nebraskaâs season opener and reasons for optimism that an eight-win campaign will end the streak of seven straight losing seasons.
Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, through Grant Program
The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastingsâ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarded $1.45 million of CDBG funds for Downtown Revitalization (DTR). Use of these grants has produced 11 façade/building renovation projects, 13 new businesses, 26 new owner-occupied or rental loft apartments, and 2 parking lot renovationsâwith one last project to be completed.
Harlan County attempted murder case heads to trial court
ORLEANS, Neb. (KSNB) - An Orleans man is headed to trial court for attempted murder at an RV park. Court records show 47-year-old Christopher Haunton is charged with felony attempted first-degree murder, use of a firearm to commit a felony, and misdemeanor criminal mischief. He waived a probable cause hearing and his case is now pending in Harlan County District Court.
Lincoln Man Cited Twice for DUI in Two Days
LINCOLNâ(KFOR Aug. 30)âLincoln Police this week cited a 52-year-old man twice in as many days for DUI, along with speeding and negligent driving. On Tuesday afternoon, police say that Gregory Davisâ truck was clocked going 77mph in a 45mph zone near Park Boulevard and Van Dorn Street, which led to a traffic stop. Based on the initial assessment, police say the officer called for a drug recognition expert for an evaluation, which led to Davis being taken into custody. It was determined he was under the influence. Davis was cited for DUI-drugs, speeding and having no license with him.
Nebraska: Showers Clear Out for a Sunny Labor Day Weekend
Omaha residents can look forward to a dry and pleasant Labor Day weekend following an early round of showers and thunderstorms on Friday morning. The storm activity, which impacted Southeastern Nebraska and Western Iowa, is expected to taper off by the afternoon, leaving behind clearer skies and cooler temperatures. According...
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