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Grape and Sizzle awards $15,000 each to three groups
Proceeds from the recent Grape and Sizzle fundraising dinner were distributed Tuesday to three nonprofits in the form of $15,000 each. The beneficiaries are North Platte Habitat for Humanity, the North Platte Community Playhouse and Hope Esperanza. Each year, the Grape and Sizzle dinner is held on the first Friday...
Aeronautica Militare lands in the state for the first time during trip to California
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Italian Air Force landed in the state for the first time Monday afternoon. Just east of North Platte, an aircraft formation was spotted at the regional airport and many ventured outside to take photos and videos. After the almost dozen jets landed at North Platte Regional Airport, many were in awe when they saw the Italian flag on the back of the fighters.
Rain postpones United Way of Kearney’s fireworks show until Thursday night
KEARNEY, Neb. — One of Kearney’s premier fireworks shows will happen on Thursday night after a rain postponement. Heavy rain forced the United Way of the Kearney Area to end its Freedom Fest early on Wednesday night. In a Facebook video, executive director Savannah Lyon said the Axtell Fire Department will start the fireworks show at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Viaero Center. There won’t be any vendors on site and, as of Thursday morning, the group didn’t have a plan for if it would charge for parking or not.
Brewster church celebrates 125 years
On Sunday, June 30, the Brewster United Church of Christ celebrated 125 years of faith and fellowship in the Sandhills with a special service, followed by a carry-in dinner, with 73 attending. The church was organized March 11, 1899 by 34 charter members as the G. H. Brewster Memorial Congregational...
New ‘lofty’ names for trio of peregrine falcon chicks at Nebraska Capitol
LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Capitol’s newest generation of peregrine falcon chicks have “lofty” new names: Cirrus, Stratus and Cumulus. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission this week announced the names for the trio of peregrine falcon chicks, two females and one male, that hatched in mid-May 2024. The commission also confirmed the names of the chicks’ father and mother: Jet and Atlas.
WWII vehicle brought back to life for Seward’s 4th of July festivities
SEWARD, Neb. (KOLN) - This past winter, a rusty M-29 weasel rolled into the Nebraska National Guard Museum. After a paint job and a face lift, the World War II vehicle looks like it just rolled off of the assembly line. “From the beginning, it was still all in its...
What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
Nebraska women's basketball adds high-scoring guard to 2025 recruiting class
LINCOLN - The early part of the story of association between the Nebraska women’s basketball program and Olivia Hamlin can be traced to a club tournament in Virginia this spring. Hamlin, a 5-foot-9 guard from St. George, Utah, announced her commitment to Nebraska on Monday. She’s going into her...
Historic College Football Program Projected To Start 2024 Season 7-0
As the offseason continues to roll on this summer, temperatures aren't the only thing rising. Optimism is also at an all-time high for some football programs like Nebraska. On Tuesday morning, On3 Sports reporter Andy Staples made a rather bold but bullish prediction about the Nebraska Cornhuskers ...
Lots of work done ahead of Grand Island fireworks show
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Tourism and the Community Fireworks Committee have put in a lot of work in order to make this year’s fireworks show happen. The organizations worked together to create fundraising events and participate in Go Big Give in order to raise money for the event to happen at Fonner Park.
Cozad to declare June 29 hailstorm a disaster, offers community aid
COZAD, Neb. — Cozad Development Corporation has announced they have taken steps to declare the June 29 hailstorm a disaster. Cozad Development in a Facebook post announced the city has filed the necessary paperwork to declare the June 29 hailstorm a disaster. They say they have also scheduled meetings...
Chadron Takes Care Of Alliance
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 juniors and seniors hosted Alliance Wednesday night and took care of business with the juniors winning 10-2 and the seniors winning 7-6. In the juniors game, Chadron was able to bounce back after being run ruled the night before to get...
'Happy birthday': Omaha celebrates 150th birthday in 2004 with ginormous cake and KETV's Rob McCartney
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha celebrated its 150th birthday in 2004 with a giant 1,350 sq. ft. cake and thousands lining up to grab a slice, including KETV's own Rob McCartney. The celebration started off like any other birthday party with singing "Happy Birthday," and while McCartney emceed the event, Mayor Mike Fahey and Omaha 150 chair Bruce Lawrenson took the honors of cutting the ginormous cake.
Regional West Names Cole Foundation Director
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ? Regional West Health Services is pleased to announce that Danielle Cole of Scottsbluff has accepted the Regional West Foundation Director position. She previously worked at the Educational Service Unit 13 as the Director of Title IC Migrant Education, focusing on securing federal grants, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies and regulations.
82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
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