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State fair attracts global visitors
Grand Island, Neb. — The state fair kicked off on Friday, drawing crowds not only from across the state, but from 6 different continents. “I came from Nara in Japan,” said Kyota Yoshikawa. “I'm visiting from Queensland in Australia,” said Sally Higgins. The group of ten had...
New report provides insight to help address NE workforce woes, brain drain puzzle
Nebraska college graduates who grew up in the state are about twice as likely to stay and work there compared to their out-of-state peers, according to new research on what keeps talent in Cornhusker territory, the Nebraska Examiner reports.
Nebraskans to vote on competing abortion ballot initiatives in November, bringing the total of abortion-related measures in 2024 to 11
Voters in Nebraska will decide on two abortion-related ballot measures on Nov. 5. The ballot initiatives would contradict. One, the Right to Abortion Initiative, would amend the Nebraska Constitution to provide for a state constitutional right to abortion until fetal viability. The other ballot measure, the Prohibit Abortions After the First Trimester Initiative, would prohibit abortion in the second and third trimesters, except for medical emergencies or when a pregnancy results from sexual assault or incest.
Nebraska Humane Society reports case of canine distemper disease
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A dog within the Nebraska Humane Society has tested positive for canine distemper. The disease is described as a highly contagious and potentially lethal infection that causes illness in dogs by attacking several body systems, making it tough to treat. It can spread easily through airborne exposure.
'Some accountability': Nebraska law on juvenile detention faces scrutiny after crime spree
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska's juvenile detention law is under scrutiny after a series of crimes involving minors, including an 11-year-old now facing a murder charge. "It depends on if you speak to a particular judge or county attorney on how they read that statute. It does say detention. It doesn't specify secure or staff secure," said Sarpy County's Youth Facility Director Tami Steensma. "The age is also a concern too. It doesn't even give us any leeway for a very heinous crime to place a youth under the age of 12 in detention."
Mega Millions® Jackpot Increased for Friday Drawing
Lincoln, NE – August 23, 2024 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Friday, August 23 drawing to $535 million or $265.6 million with the cash option selected. The Mega...
Saturday Forecast: The heat is approaching...
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Well say goodbye to seasonable temperatures for a couple of days, as hot and humid weather looks to come into the region. Showers and thunderstorms are possible (20%-30%) Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has put out two Heat Advisories for Nebraska, with one for southeast...
New report looks at how many college graduates stay in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska is doing well keeping in-state students from leaving after they graduate from college, but a new report shows it can do a lot better at retaining out-of-state students. Zoe Houston is heading into her junior year at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She wants to be...
Troopers Ready to Protect Fairgoers at Nebraska State Fair
August 23, 2024 (Grand Island, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be hard at work keeping the event safe for all. The fair will run through Labor Day, September 2, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “The State Fair...
BD Celebrates 75 years of U.S. Manufacturing in Nebraska
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) yesterday celebrated the 75th anniversary of its manufacturing operations in Columbus, Nebraska. The milestone was celebrated in a ceremony recognizing the achievements of the site and its 2,100 employees. Alongside BD business leaders were Nebraska state and federal officials, including Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, Mayor Jim Bulkley, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and others.
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