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Bellamy, Hoeft advance as district court judge nominees
LINCOLN — The state is moving closer to filling a judicial vacancy in Central Nebraska. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office announced Wednesday that the Judicial Nominating Commission forwarded two nominees to the governor for consideration: Melodie Bellamy on Kearney and Tim Hoeft of Holdrege. The nominees are vying to become a district court judge for the 10th Judicial District, which includes Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps and Webster counties.
Nebraska tops nation in refugee resettlement, advocates call for better support
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska leads the nation in resettling refugees, but community advocates argue that more support is needed. Mohammad Sahill of the Nebraska Afghan Community Center said transportation and housing were significant concerns during the Omaha Refugee Housing Planning Study. "I think one thing we saw was that...
Vargas leads Bacon in campaign cash after Q2 in U.S. House race
OMAHA — Democratic donors in and beyond Nebraska’s borders are focusing more money and attention this year on the Omaha-area rematch race for the U.S. House. From April 1 to June 30, Democratic challenger State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha outraised the four-term Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Papillion.
Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday
3. Inform Public of Open Meetings Act Posting Location. 5. June Financial Reports – Joe Stump, AMGL and Jaime Parr. 6. Board Committee and Representative Business and Reports. a.Events – Brett Lindstrom. b.Facilities Planning – Tom Schellpeper. c.Agriculture – Dawn Caldwell. d.Finance – Lanna Hubbard.
Make-A-Wish Nebraska grants North Platte boy’s wish
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Make-A-Wish Nebraska granted the wish of North Platte’s Dylan Kring Wednesday afternoon. Kring, the outdoor-loving 9-year-old son of Greg and Michelle Kring, has been battling Batten Disease since August 2019. The rare recessive genetic disorder which causes cells to be unable to dispose of waste, leads to the eventual breakdown of sight, motor skills, and mobility.
Annual sidewalk sales kick off in Downtown North Platte
The annual sidewalk sales in downtown North Platte kick off on July 18, 2024. Stores in the Canteen District, between Fourth and Sixth Streets, are reducing prices, with some giving away summer goods in preparation for the fall and winter seasons.
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