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Nebraska is Crawling With Bed Bugs, 3 Cities Among Most Infested
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, bustling cities, and friendly Midwestern charm, is facing a growing problem that’s keeping residents up at night – a bed bug infestation. According to the latest industry reports, three major cities in the Cornhusker State have been ranked among the most bed bug-infested areas in the United States.
Waverly nursing home on probation, nurse suspended in connection to death of a resident, documents show
WAVERLY, Neb. — A nursing facility has been placed on probation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in connection to the death of a resident. Constance Glantz, 74, was mistakenly declared dead at The Mulberry at Waverly, a nursing home, in June. Glantz was then taken...
New Nebraska law prohibits turns on red arrows
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new state statute prohibiting right and left turns on red arrow signals will take effect on Friday. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said this change aims to enhance safety for all road users, including drivers and pedestrians. “We urge all drivers to familiarize themselves with this...
City Council approves Garner Industries’ move to new Lincoln location
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Garner Industries will soon move to a new location in northeast Lincoln following the City Council’s approval during their meeting on Monday. Lincoln City Council members gathered to discuss a variety of topics — including whether to approve Garner Industries’ movement to another part of the city.
'The record keeping is just horrible': Nebraska auditor's report targets NDOT for spending
A new report questions overtime, record-keeping and gas purchases at the Nebraska Department of Transportation. State Auditor Mike Foley released a 111-page audit Tuesday, pointing out deficiencies in the department's record-keeping, oversight and concerns of potential waste of taxpayer's money. "For those working to reign in the cost of State...
Group works to collect signatures as deadline approaches
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With just days left before the deadline, Support our Schools Nebraska is still collecting signatures for their petition drive to ensure their cause ends up on the November ballot. On Sunday, the Nebraska State Education Association’s President Jenni Benson was outside Lincoln’s Gere Library gathering signatures....
Nebraska’s 2023-24 general tax receipts come in $10.6 million below latest projections
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tax receipts for the 2023-24 fiscal year released Monday came in 0.1% below the most recent projections. In the past year, the State of Nebraska collected $7.156 billion for the state’s general pocketbook, about $10.6 million below a Feb. 29 forecasting projection. The reported general fund tax receipts include net sales and use taxes, individual income taxes, corporate income taxes and miscellaneous taxes.
Monday & Tuesday are the final days to sign Support Our Schools Petition
July 15, 2024 – Support Our Schools Nebraska volunteers will be at locations across Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday, gathering petition signatures to let Nebraskans decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools. Voters can find locations and times to sign the petition by visiting SupportOurSchoolsNebraska.org.
Road Work in NE and NW Lincoln Begins Wednesday and Thursday
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 17)–A pair of street closures to keep an eye open for the rest of this week. Leighton Avenue from Cotner Boulevard to 70th Street will be closed beginning Wednesday as part of a Lincoln on the Move street improvement project. The recommended detour is Holdrege or Adams streets to 56th or 70th streets. This work is scheduled to be completed by mid-August.
Property taxes and school funding: Feedback sought in Omaha and Lincoln
Bipartisan group of 11 state lawmakers said in a statement that these two forums provide an opportunity for people "to weigh in on property taxes and share thoughts on the upcoming special session."
Lincoln's recycling event aims to rehome unused medical equipment, July 22-27
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Recycling Council is hosting its first Rescue and Reuse event in Lincoln, Nebraska from July 22-27. Program Director of the Nebraska Recycling Council, Allison Majerus mentioned the event's goal is to take in used medical equipment and rehome it or recycle it, instead of having the equipment going to landfills.
Cleaning Schedule Raised During Hearing Over Temporary Downtown Lincoln Bus Stop
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 16)–A public hearing before the Lincoln City Council on Monday afternoon over a three-year lease agreement for a temporary StarTran bus stop at 11th and “L” Street was brief, leading to a vote scheduled for next week. Maintenance is the big issue from neighborhood...
Dawson County 4-H’ers Compete In State 4-H Premier Communications Event Contest
Twelve 4-H’ers from Dawson County were among contestants from across the state who competed in the 2024 Nebraska 4-H Premier Communications Event contest held June 17 & 18, in Lincoln. In the Intermediate Division (11 to 13 years of age), and Senior Division (14 to 18 years of age),...
State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
Lincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities. A memorable performance Saturday came from Sun Valley Lanes & Games...
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