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Phillips woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her Minden employer
MINDEN, Neb. — A Phillips woman is in trouble after being accused of stealing money from her employer to buy cars. Kearney County Court records say Abigail Cronin, 28, is charged with two counts of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft. According to an arrest affidavit, the...
Tuesday Forecast: Our hazardous heat...is about to retreat...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After days of high heat and humidity a cold front dropping into the region will bring “degrees” of relief...and some scattered thunderstorm chances to the area... HEAT ADVISORIES and EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNINGS will end by mid-evening on Monday as a frontal boundary pushes slowly...
Arc of Central Nebraska hosts Disability Pride event with fun and reflection
Grand Island, Neb. — With July being Disability Pride Month, the Arc of Central Nebraska will be holding a Disability Pride Celebration. There will be food trucks and entertainment, such as karaoke, bingo, and a talent show. According to the Arc of Central Nebraska, the theme for this year's...
‘Twisters’ draws from storm-chasing science led by Nebraska expert
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Adam Houston, professor of Earth and atmospheric sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, like many moviegoers and weather buffs, is eagerly awaiting the July 19 premiere of “Twisters,” the tornado-chasing blockbuster movie. Houston, who studies tornadoes and supercell thunderstorms, has made a...
Man accused of waving shotgun outside of People’s City Mission
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after waving a shotgun around the outside of People’s City Mission Help Center Friday afternoon, Lincoln Police said. Officers responded to the center around 4 p.m. after a caller reported that 38-year-old Joshua Johnson was waving a shotgun around while standing on top of a car. Police located Johnson on the north side of the building and he complied to verbal commands.
Lincoln car dealership puts inspiring, cross-country lawn service professional back on the road
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Rodney Smith Jr. spends much a majority of his days on the road. Smith is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Service, whose mission is to mow lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans, and all those unable to do it for themselves. Since 2016, Smith has traveled across the country doing just that.
11-year-old injured after being hit by car in west Omaha has died, police say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The 11-year-old who was injured after being struck by an SUV while riding her scooter in west Omaha last week has died. Omaha Police announced Monday night that the female victim in last week’s crash near 102nd and Grant Street succumbed to her injuries. Officers...
Corn Flakes: A Four Star Cornerback, Euro Tournament Winner, and RIP Dr. Ruth
Wow, that was a hot weekend wasn’t it? I split my time between yard work and some basement remodeling projects. The basement was much much nicer than the yard. As the summer moves along, I’ve been posting interesting [to me at least] stories with Nebraska connections. I don’t usually love true crime stuff, but this story was fascinating. I had no idea about this serial killer before I read the article.
Kearney's Art in the Park spotlights new talent with "hyper-realism" showcase
KEARNEY,NEB. — Saturday there was art in the park in Kearney. In its 53 years, artists from around Nebraska and beyond travel to Kearney to showcase and sell art pieces to the local community at Harmon Park with 76 booths in total. Other cool things at art in the park include live music performances and food vendors.
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...
Man stabbed at U-Stop parking lot after dispute, Lincoln Police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was stabbed outside a gas station following a dispute Saturday afternoon, according to Lincoln Police. Around 1:30 p.m., a 33-year-old man reported that he was stabbed by a 32-year-old man he knew at a U-Stop parking lot near South 27th and E streets. According...
Trio Of Action Items, Appointments To Be Made During City Council
WAYNE – A short list of items will make up the regularly scheduled Wayne City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 16. From the council chambers inside City Hall, three action items will seek approval starting at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Mark Lenihan, Superintendent of Wayne Community Schools is requesting to...
Heat doesn't keep John C. Fremont Days from success
FREMONT, Neb. — Fremont's annual celebration is growing. Apart from food vendors, there were two dozen vendors at John C. Fremont Days in 2021. This year, there were 102, said John C. Fremont Days Board President Barry Reker. The 36th version of three days of festivities across Fremont was...
Nebraska loses 4-star WR to Colorado, possibly igniting recruiting reset
There’s really no denying that July has been a tough month, recruiting-wise for the Nebraska football program so far. At the end of last week, the Huskers lost out on a safety prospect many thought they were the easy front runners. On Saturday, the Cornhuskers lost out on a...
Nebraska football has itself in the race for 4-star Florida quarterback
The Nebraska football team has their 2025 quarterback recruit locked in thanks to TJ Lateef’s commitment earlier this spring. Now the Huskers are on the prowl for their 2026 quarterback commit, and it’s clear they aren’t locking themselves into one prospect. This weekend, that search led to...
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