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New bus route expands transportation options in rural Nebraska
VALENTINE, Neb. - If you don’t drive in a city, you can still get around by bus, rail or ride share, but public transportation is often limited in rural areas. However, that’s starting to change in some parts of Nebraska. 89-year-old Martha Siegfried of Valentine doesn’t drive but...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice...
Former UNK player, GA establishes new volleyball club
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Former UNK volleyball player and graduate assistant Maddie Squiers is continuing her volleyball journey by stepping aside from the full-time coaching to pursue a new opportunity: Founding the Antelope Volleyball Club. “I just kind of knew that that is what I wanted to do, nothing really...
Police identify swimmer who drowned in private lake in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - The Norfolk Police Division identified the swimmer who drowned in a private lake in Norfolk as 29-year-old Erick Ponce Herrera. On July 14, Norfolk Fire and Rescue and Norfolk Police responded to a report of a male swimmer who went missing in a private lake near Highway 81 and North Airport Road just after 5:50 p.m.
Man dies after 4-wheeler accident in Cass County
MURRAY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said a man died after a 4-wheeler accident Monday evening. Deputies, medics and Murray Fire and Rescue were called to the area of 12th Avenue and Baxter Loop at 5:50 p.m. for a man that was pinned under a 4-wheeler.
Public given a glance at Broken Bow school construction progress
BROKEN BOW – A group of about 30 gathered in the east commons area of the Broken Bow High School building for a tour Tuesday evening. Wednesday tours were cancelled due to Tuesday evening’s storms. Broken Bow Superintendent Darren Tobey and Hausmann Construction Project Superintendents Casey Heller and...
Omaha City Council advances several major items including Costco annexation
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha City Council covered a lot of ground Tuesday after two weeks off. The meeting went well into Tuesday evening, covering 124 agenda items and taking nearly five hours to do so. Of note, they green lit the annexation package to include the new Costco...
Omaha City Council denies Mega Saver’s liquor license request
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Mega Saver is a locally owned, minority business. It has 28 convenience stores in the Omaha metro. They want to take the closed restaurant property that was Fuddruckers at 72nd and Dodge, and turn it into a convenience store with four gas pumps out front. The...
Carpetland wins Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Tournament
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Carpetland Legion Baseball (Lincoln East) defeated Fargo Post 2 5-0 to win the 2024 Gopher Classic. The Gopher Classic is one of the top legion tournaments of the Summer featuring over 90 teams. The Rugs won 9 games in just 5 days to win the tournament....
Callaway hospital invites public to health fair
In the interest of promoting health, wellbeing, and resources available in the area to support their patients, the Callaway District Hospital is hosting a health fair tomorrow (July 18). The public is invited to the Callaway Community Center from 9 AM to 1 PM. Attendees will be invited to register...
Free teen driving program aims to reduce accidents in Nebraska this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. — A group of road safety experts is bringing a training program to Nebraska to curb road accidents and related fatalities. The Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe (BRAKES) is a National teen proactive driving school program that aims at saving lives and making roadways safer. The...
July Investor’s Corner – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
For more than 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has provided peace of mind by focusing on the health needs of Nebraskans. As part of a nationwide association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield represents the nation’s largest and most experienced health care benefit companies. BCBSNE’s...
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