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Milford’s uptown park being redone with new additions
The uptown basketball court is being redone and will have several new additions to accommodate citizens' requests, according to Gary TeSelle, Milford’s maintenance superintendent. TeSelle said the construction took place a week into July and that construction should be done sometime during the week of July 20. This court...
Hingst recognized at Nebraska Coaches Association banquet
Former Milford head football coach Marty Hingst received the Skip Palrang Award for coaching at the recent Nebraska Coaches Association banquet. The award is given to one football coach in the state each year for career achievements. “This is a great honor to me and the schools/communities I coached for,”...
Packed stands entertained by PRCA rodeo in Sidney
SIDNEY -- Tuesday night's arena activities drew in a large crowd, packing the stands in anticipation of real cowboy action. Fans were not disappointed as the south side of the arena was nearly as packed with cowboys and cowgirls as the south side of fans. The night included Mutton Bustin',...
North Platte Planning Commission approves amendment for TIF workforce housing redevelopment plan
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - On Tuesday, the North Platte Planning Commission had a short agenda in front of them. Earlier this year, a new workforce housing project was introduced to the public, passing all necessary municipal hurdles. Midwest Land Development, LLC plans to build on the south side of East Phillip between Sandridge Apartments and Newberry.
Summer pattern prevails now going forward
Now getting later into July, it should come as no surprise that we’ll be switching back to summer heat soon enough. July has been good to us so far, though. Most days were below average and relatively cool by July standards. And we are still running over three and...
Humphrey fire and rescue at Mid-State Aviation safety clinic
Mid-State Aviation Holds Safety Clinic at Columbus Airport Mid-State Aviation recently hosted a safety clinic at the Columbus Airport as the aerial application season begins. The event was attended by fire and rescue department members from David City, Columbus and Humphrey. The clinic focused on helping emergency responders understand how...
Part-time Instructors Prepare for Fall Semester
NORFOLK, Neb. – Faye Kilday, dean of the Center for Teaching and Learning, speaks during an In-Service session for adjunct faculty at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Norfolk campus on Monday evening. The group of part-time educators comes together prior to the start of the academic year to...
Nebraska Heatwave: Omaha Faces Intense Temperatures and Smoky Skies
Omaha, NE – Omaha is set to experience a significant heatwave this week, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and smoky conditions persisting. The National Weather Service has indicated that the heat will continue through the weekend, offering little relief. According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska,...
‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
The parents of a Black teenager decided to move their son from a Nebraska town after learning he was exposed to a relentless racist environment […] ‘Can’t Live Like This’: Black Nebraska Teen’s White Classmate Placed a Knee on His Neck and Asked Him If He Could Breathe; Parents Forced to Withdraw Him from School and Leave Town
The Cam-Back Kids: Chasers Snatch Victory With Late Rally
The Omaha Storm Chasers have a bad habit of lulling the other team to sleep just to punch them in the gut late in a game. Unlike most bad habits, this isn’t one they should break. A go-ahead, two-run home run from Cam Devanney and some defensive web-gems from...
Bellevue apartment residents form state’s first known tenants’ union
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Lou Flott is a server. “I definitely don’t make enough to buy a house,” Flott said. “I think a lot of people don’t make enough to buy a house.”. Flott has lived in Fontenelle Hills Apartments in Bellevue for about a year.
Anderson Ford gives back to teachers with mission to fulfill classroom wish lists
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Anderson Auto Group is giving a hand to teachers with the ‘Operation Clear Teacher Amazon Wishlists’ event. Marketing Coordinator and Customer Relations Manager Rachael Miner said that this is the second year the company is giving back to the community. “You don’t do it...
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