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Nebraska’s Big Rodeo is underway in Burwell for year 103
BURWELL – Nebraska’s Big Rodeo performances got underway Wednesday evening in Burwell, as spectators and competitors head to the grounds to continue a hall of fame level of tradition. Events for Nebraska’s Big Rodeo and the Garfield County Fair began this past Sunday and eclipse an entire week...
Nebraska Fog Advisory: Dense Fog to Lift by Mid-Morning, Clear Skies Expected
Omaha, NE – Dense fog will envelop northeast Nebraska this morning, reducing visibility significantly. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley advises motorists to exercise caution, turn on low-beam lights, and drive slowly. The fog is expected to lift by 9-10 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, clear conditions will...
Lincoln Public Schools discuss summer renovations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With the summer break, Lincoln Public Schools is taking full advantage of the empty buildings as crews work to complete around 40 different projects to add to the student experience. Since February of 2020, LPS has been busy executing the plans in their $290 million bond...
Multi-dry weather hazards through Friday; Hot and sunny weekend
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -The dry and hot weather pattern will be bringing some hazards with it through Friday, with conditions somewhat improving into the weekend. A strong ridge of high pressure is hovering over the area at this time. This system will continue to bring in smoke from the Canada and Northwest United States wildfires through Friday. This will bring in some hazy conditions across the region Thursday night into Friday. An air quality alert is in effect for this very reason now until Friday 9 a.m. CDT Friday. People should exercise caution when going outside during these times, especially people that have asthma and other lung issues. Lows overnight Thursday will drop into the 60s with mainly clear conditions otherwise. Highs for Friday will climb into the mid to upper 90s with some areas reaching 100. With the constant dry northwest flow, breezy winds with speeds around 10 to 15 mph, that will be picking up during the day Friday and abnormally dry conditions will bring in the potential for some fire concerns, especially into North and Western Greater Nebraska. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. MDT for this very reason. People in and outside of the headline are urged to not burn outdoors, discard anything flammable properly and in the event of a fire, call 9-1-1. Mainly sunny conditions are expected during the day Friday.
"Therapy Today" services now available at four LFS offices
OMAHA, Neb. (KSNB) - Because of the current growing need for immediate adult mental health therapy and substance use treatment, Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is now offering expanded Open Access and Telehealth in four additional offices:. · North Platte. · Lexington (Bilingual therapist – English, Spanish) ·...
Bellevue Mayor working to attract entertainment, housing, jobs to city
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Bellevue is working to change its image through trying to attract entertainment, housing, and jobs to the city. It could all start with a waterpark. A 100,000 square foot indoor water park with a retractable roof, connected to retail shops and hotels is...
Ferguson to join UNK cross country, track & field programs as volunteer coach
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Former Nebraska-Kearney star Wes Ferguson will stay in the area this upcoming season, joining the program as a volunteer coach for the cross country and track & field teams. He is also one of 60 athletes to recently receive a grant from the USA Track & Field Foundation, as announced on Wednesday.
Bayard man sentenced for falsification of union financial reports
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Donald Fox, 55, of Bayard, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 24, 2024 in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for four counts of falsification of annual financial reports filed by a labor union. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Fox to four years of probation. Fox will also have to serve five weekends in jail. Fox has also been ordered to pay $14,874.05 in restitution to the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1836. Prior to sentencing, Fox paid $9,746.07 in restitution back to the union.
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