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New University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold to kick off statewide tour Monday
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness. The...
Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Nebraska lawmakers have convened for a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen with a directive to slash soaring property taxes in half, but no concrete answers on whether the Legislature will be able to agree on how to do that.
Waverly nursing home placed under probation after wrongly pronouncing woman dead
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has completed an investigation after a woman pronounced dead at The Mulberry at Waverly was found to be alive in a Lincoln funeral home. The funeral director with Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home received the body of...
Two human cases of West Nile virus reported in Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department confirmed two human cases of West Nile virus were recently reported in the county. West Nile Virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito with the highest risk occurring in mid to late summer. Most people...
Woman assaulted by man on south Lincoln trail, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was assaulted Thursday evening on a trail in south Lincoln, police say. Around 6:20 p.m., a 20-year-old woman was on the Tierra Williamsburg Trail near 33rd Street and Nebraska Parkway. She exchanged “pleasantries” with a man who went by on a bicycle, police...
Nebraska’s head coach highlights highest team GPA in school history
Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule highlighted his team’s Grade Point Average at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. During his opening statement on Wednesday, Rhule announced that the football team finished the semester with a GPA of 3.241, the highest in school history. “We think we have a really good team, and we think we have a team that people are going to have to deal with this year. I’ve liked the way that they’ve worked. We finished the semester with a 3.241 cumulative GPA, the highest in school history. Our guys are getting it done in the weight...
Fire near Rushville burns 70 acres, now contained
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A fire north of Rushville burned around 70 acres, according to Gordon Fire Chief Rich Haller. Haller said the fire started around one mile south of Hands of Faith, right next to a timber area. The Rushville Fire Department called in Gordon for mutual aid, which helped...
Weekend Recruiting Primer: Five-stars hit the road for summer signature recruiting extravaganzas
It is a five-star recruiting weekend on the trail as top high school football prospects hit the road to see top schools. For many of them it will be their last time on college campuses before making their decision on where they’ll attend school. On3 looks at the biggest visits taking place. Two stops for […] The post Weekend Recruiting Primer: Five-stars hit the road for summer signature recruiting extravaganzas appeared first on On3.
Nebraska Cornhuskers star talks 'ongoing journey' after legal woes
As we roll closer and closer to the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball season, star outside hitter Harper Murray is trying her best to put everything that happened this spring and summer behind her. She’s got the opportunity to do that because after taking care of her legal issues with diversion and...
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in or around the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. MOMS UNHINGED STANDUP COMEDY SHOW. 6pm Doors open, 7pm Show starts Fri.; See website...
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