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Two River Public Health Department seeks public input on community health
KEARNEY- Two Rivers Public Health Department is releasing a comprehensive survey designed to gather valuable insights from our esteemed community members. Over the course of July 8th to August 5th, this survey will be available to better understand and address the health needs in our community. “Our community members’ input...
Daylight Donuts Owners Sadly Close Shop
Daylight Donuts owners Kevin and Brooke Kelsey were teary-eyed the last few days that their business was open in Cozad. The Kelsey’s sold their first donuts on Feb. 6, 2020, and sold their last donuts on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kevin has accepted a “day job” which begins on...
Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for suspect behind multiple thefts and forged checks
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help identifying suspects in two theft cases. The first case happened on July 1, at Pinnacle Bank on 61st and Havelock. According to Crime Stoppers, the person of interest (shown below) came into the bank with more than $4,500...
Fremont Claims Extra-Innings Victory Over Sodbusters
Hastings, Nebraska- After jumping out to a four run lead and watching it wiped away, The Fremont Moo went extra innings and defeated the Hastings Sodbusters, 5-4 in ten innings, Tuesday night at Duncan Field. After two scoreless innings to begin the game, Fremont got on the board in the...
Scattered showers possible between cool and partially clear days
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - We saw some severe thunderstorms last night produce a tornado or two near the Broken Bow area. We could see that severe trend pop up this weekend with storms more unpredictable and severe, those chances starting Saturday. For now, though, we’ll see temperatures rather mild for this year with lows in the 60s and highs in the low to mid 80s, and even some highs over the weekend in the 70s.
Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers
This week, we discuss Nebraska's latest hire and how he got to work immediately, the July 27 visit date coming together, and the increase in high school football transfers. The post Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers appeared first on On3.
Beatrice Humane Society gives free vaccinations and microchips
BEATRICE, Neb. (KOLN) - Beatrice Humane Society is partnering with Petco Love to provide 200 free vaccinations and microchips for cats and dogs. Wednesday from 3 to 5:30 p.m., owners and their furry friends can go to the Gage County Fairgrounds to utilize the free resource. Vaccinations include parvovirus and distemper for dogs, panleukopenia for cats and rabies for both.
Nebraska offers 2027 tight end from California powerhouse
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the latest program to offer 2027 tight end Mark Bowman. On Tuesday, the Huskers extended an offer to the 6-foot-5 Bowman, who attends California powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California. Despite being only a 2027 prospect, Bowman has put together a tremendous offer sheet, including Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Utah, and Washington. Bowman appeared in eight varsity games as a freshman. In those eight appearances, he made 11 catches for 125 yards and four touchdowns. The Cornhuskers currently do not hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class. Matt Rhule and the company are currently focused on their 2025 recruiting class, which holds 16 commitments, including picking up a commitment from Texas defensive back Bryson Webber over the weekend. ALL GLORY TO GOD!! Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Nebraska!@MozeeJ43 @MDFootball pic.twitter.com/8ZBcuTUOF6 — Mark Bowman (@Mark_Bowman09) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Further dialing back the summer heat, humidity for a while
A significant, long-lived storm was responsible for most storm reports, including report of a tornado near Merna (around Broken Bow) Tuesday evening. Hail was reported up to 2″ (Johnstown) and wind gusts up to 75 mph (Elm Creek). Personally, I don’t think we could dish up better summer days...
BBB offers tips to safely navigate online shopping and avoid scams
Axtell, Neb. — From shopping to donating after natural disasters - the Better Business Bureau has a place with what you need to know to safely navigate the internet. Josh Planos with BBB sat down with NTV on Wednesday to point you in the right direction. Planos said with...
World champion trick roper Joan Wells coming to Grand Island Public Library
GRAND ISLAND — World champion trick roper Joan Wells will present a free program for all ages on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Island Public Library. “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. In a dazzling and unique performance, she will follow the evolution of trick roping from charros creating rope spinning in Old Mexico through the heyday of Will Rogers and his affiliation with the Texas Jacks Wild West Show and the Ziegfeld Follies in the first decades of the 20th century.
Kearney Misko/Grand Island U-Save game rained out
The Kearney Misko Sports Seniors were leading 8-0 over the Grand Island U-Save Seniors in the bottom of the eighth. Kole Throckmorton was at bat, and Keegan Brand was at first base. Then Mother nature intervened, and the regular season finale for the Misko Seniors was rained out. For the...
Man tased after he attempted to flee traffic stop in Grand Island, meth later found
GRAND ISLAND — Two men would be arrested and one of them tased after he attempted to flee a traffic stop where methamphetamine was discovered on Tuesday, July 16. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 2 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a black 2009 Nissan Altima with no plates or visible in-transit documentation.
WATCH: Man sneaks behind counter at Lincoln gas station to steal Swisher Sweets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who stole Swisher Sweets from a north Lincoln gas station earlier this year. On March 12, security video captured a man sneaking behind the counter at Casey’s near 33rd and Holdrege streets while the cashier was in the restroom.
Albion native receives Nebraska Farmer scholarship
Nebraska Farmer is pleased to announce that Albion native Addy Donelson is our 2024 scholarship recipient. Donelson, who is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an agriculture and environmental sciences communication major, with minors in Engler entrepreneurship and public policy. The Boone Central High School graduate just added...
Thursday Forecast: Oppressive heat in the rearview mirror
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - We broke a four-day streak of highs between 90-98 degrees yesterday with a high of 84. If you think that was a comfortable break from the heat, just wait and see what’s in store for the weekend. It should be a mostly sunny to partly...
County, city law officers arrest three in search of Beatrice home
BEATRICE – Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies and Beatrice Police combined to make three arrests July 12th, following the serving of a search warrant n Beatrice. Just after noon, Friday….law officers executed the warrant at a home in the fifteen-hundred-block of Market Street….part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution authorities say was happening at the home.
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