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'Get to see themselves represented': Voices in Alliance puts on shows featuring LGBTQIA+ stories, actors
OMAHA, Neb. — Bringing representation to the stage, Voices in Alliance is a nonprofit theater company dedicated to telling LGBTQIA+ stories in the metro and casting actors who are like the characters they play. The lights are on. The stage is set, and the actors are doing warm-ups. "I...
Congressman Don Bacon speaks at 2024 Heartland Summit in Omaha Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Don Bacon spoke at the 2024 Heartland Summit in Omaha on Friday. The representative was one of the invited speakers to talk about how American agriculture drives economic growth and global food security. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition hosted the event that included other political figures...
Jackrabbit Run Golf Course asking for more money to help with maintenance issues
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is asking for more money to be added to their budget from the Grand Island City Council in order to fix several maintenance problems on their course. At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, management with the golf course asked for...
Health department breaks ground on new facility to meet growing community needs
WAYNE, Neb. — Due to significant growth in recent years, the Northeast Nebraska Health Department has outgrown its current facility. Community members, city officials, and department leaders gathered for a groundbreaking Friday morning for the facility that will double the size of their building. Northeast Nebraska Health Department has...
Excitement in the air as Northeast volleyball prepares for 2024 season
NORFOLK - The Northeast Community College volleyball team has put in three weeks of work to prepare for a four-game tournament this weekend in Garden City, Kansas. The Hawks have seven sophomores and 10 freshmen who spent much of training camp coming together as a team and are ready to hit the floor for the first time as a group during live action.
McDermott completes 'Lawnmower Tour of Hastings'
HASTINGS, Neb. – It took over six hours, but KHAS Radio Host Brandon J McDermott overcame all odds to complete an 11-mile city tour on a lawnmower Friday afternoon. This historic day for the KHAS Radio Station in Hastings started with an ask to the Big G ACE Hardware store.
Omaha landlord loses appeal to Nebraska Supreme Court for code violations
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha landlord has lost his appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court after being found guilty of municipal code violations, court documents said Friday. Kay Anderson was cleared from 95 of 99 misdemeanor counts and was sentenced to probation due to those violations. Anderson appealed that sentencing to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
The Omaha Advantage: Philanthropy & Self-Investment Fuel Omaha’s Exceptionalism
“People are shocked at a town our size, how much we have going for us.”. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert frequently hears surprised remarks regarding the city’s achievements from locals and visitors alike. The consensus is clear—Omaha’s generosity is impossible to overlook. Those familiar with the city’s cultural...
Spouses Supporting Spouses: The Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club
Spouses Katie Williams and Jamie Schneider became friends through the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club. Williams was the first person Schneider got to know. “I met Katie at the first meeting, and then the next day I ran into her at Walmart, and she asked if I was coming back,” said Schneider, vice president of the Offutt Enlisted Spouses Club. The two became fast friends, and their friendship has grown over the years.
Two Teams, One Goal: Kicks for a Cure
Steve and Amy Lindsay suffered a devastating blow in 2020 when their longtime friend and Kicks for a Cure co-founder, former US Senator Dave Karnes, died from the very disease they are fighting to eradicate: cancer. But, as the Lindsays said in a statement at the time, Karnes would have wanted them to continue raising funds and awareness for local cancer research through their annual soccer tournaments.
All For Love: Omaha Philanthropists Turn Grief into Giving
The name D.J. Sokol is displayed around town on prominent buildings. It is attached to a popular fundraiser held each year. The name is also that of an incredible young man. D.J. Sokol was known around town for being positive and committed to helping others as well as having a “can-do” spirit.
The Creche Society: Omaha’s Oldest Nonprofit
The Omaha Creche Society formed as the Omaha Charity Association in 1887 to provide childcare for working mothers. According to an article from the Douglas County Historical Society, “Several prominent women in the city had come to the conclusion that the community was in need of a day nursery for children, as there were many working mothers who had no options for affordable and trustworthy childcare.”
Monster Truck Mania truck on display in North Platte Today!
North Platte, Neb. - Monster Truck Mania who is hosting two shows tomorrow at the Lincoln County Raceway has a truck on display until 5:00pm at Adanced Auto Parts until 5:00pm. Saturdays first show begins at 1:00pm and will last until 3:00pm and Tomorrow night show will kick off at...
Gordon city council offers city manager position to Colorado man
GORDON, Neb. - After an executive session to interview the final two candidates for Gordon City Manager, the city council has offered the position to Scott Reed from Brighton, Colorado. Contract negotiations with Reed are still pending. As previously reported by News Channel Nebraska, current City Manager Glen Spaugh is...
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