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Nebraska political leaders condemn violence after Trump shooting
Elected and political leaders in Nebraska reacted this weekend to the shooting of former President Donald Trump and at least two people attending one of his rallies in Pennsylvania. Here’s a sampling:. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen: “This was a terrible incident and a shocking moment for our democracy. Suzanne...
States including Nebraska pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas this year
More than a dozen Republican governors, including Nebraska’s, gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico […] The post States including Nebraska pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas this year appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
MEDIA DAYS - Doane preps for first year under Jonathan Johnson
CRETE, NEB. - After four losing seasons in the last five years, Doane football has a new leader at the helm. Johnathon Johnson is the new Tigers head coach and after four losing seasons in the past five years, he’s looking to bring Doane back to a winning tradition.
Genoa man convicted of motor vehicle homicide for death of Columbus woman
FULLERTON, Neb. (KSNB) - A Genoa man will be sentenced in October for his part in the drunk driving death of a Columbus woman. Court records show 19-year-old Nathan Moseley pleaded no contest and was convicted of felony motor vehicle homicide and misdemeanor driving under the influence. In a plea...
Daylily Days in full bloom at Harmony Nursery and Daylily Farm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The sun may be beating this weekend, but that shouldn’t stop people from swinging on by Daylily Days at Harmony Nursery and Daylily Farm. The daylily gardens are blooming with over 500 daylily varieties that are in full bloom. The three week event is from July 8 to July 27. This is the peak bloom season for the daylilies.
Omaha Police report ‘false alarm’ of child locked in car
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A 911 call with incomplete information had Omaha Police scrambling to find what the caller described as a “child locked in a hot car.”. Police had to check out two locations before they found the car. But, everyone was safe. OPD is asking the public...
A new quarterback to know in 2026 class for Nebraska football
Nebraska football has landed three Elite 11 quarterbacks in the past two classes and now the focus, at least in terms of quarterback recruiting is on 2026. The Huskers still have to hold onto the commitment of TJ Lateef, a four-star quarterback in 2025 out of California. But he says he’s 100 percent committed, even though he did say in an interview his recruitment wasn’t 100 percent closed.
NE Board of Parole chided after employees used state cars for personal commutes
LINCOLN — State auditors used GPS tracking data to uncover inappropriate personal use of state cars by Nebraska parole officers — exposing about 300 unapproved trips and more than 9,000 miles over a year’s time. Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley said the problematic use was especially striking...
Juniata Days car show honors its founder
JUNIATA, Neb. (KSNB) - For the past three years, the Chuck Janssen Memorial Car Show has taken the name of its founder as a way to honor his passing. There were 32 cars and a motorcycle in this years show. It was created because the people of Juniata love cars....
Lincoln Ford dealer fixes '50 Yard Challenge' van to keep inspiring youth giving back
One good turn deserves another. An Alabama man on a mission to inspire kids to mow lawns for free is witness to that. "Paying it forward is an important thing because if you do good, good will always come back and return," Rodney Smith Jr. said. Since 2016, Smith, the...
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