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Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot
LINCOLN — Nebraska appears poised to follow six states since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade to vote on the future of abortion rights in its state constitution. It also could be the first state since to give its voters competing abortion proposals on the same ballot: one amendment cementing abortion rights and […] The post Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Student-achievement notes, 7/4/24 edition
• Elaine Thorpe of Arlington earned a doctor of medicine degree during recent commencement exercises at the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. • Sandra Hubbard of Arlington earned a doctor of education degree and John Fitzpatrick of Arlington earned a Master of arts in teaching degree during recent commencement exercises at the University of Mississippi.
Emily’s 6 First Alert Forecast - Breezy Friday ahead of weekend storm chances
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The fireworks forecast will be clear and cool after only reaching highs in the mid to upper 70s, bring a light jacket!. We can’t rule out a stray shower Friday PM but most of the day will be dry. It’ll be a breezy day with NW wind gusts up to 30mph.
Lightning strike starts fire at home east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Firefighters put out a blaze early Thursday morning at a home east of Lincoln. The fire was reported about 1:30 a.m. near 120th Street and Seabiscuit Lane. Units from Southeast Fire & Rescue, Eagle Fire & Rescue and Bennet Fire & Rescue responded. A Southeast...
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid eggs recalled from nine states
More than 4,600 pounds of liquid egg products have been pulled from shelves due to "misbranding and undeclared allergens." Michael Foods Inc. has issued a recall on approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products that contained milk, which is a known allergen but was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday. Details about liquid egg recall "The problem was discovered during a routine carton inventory evaluation. The establishment notified FSIS when it discovered that a limited amount of Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons was unaccounted for, and there was a corresponding excess of Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg carton in inventory," the FSIS stated. "The unaccounted Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons were inadvertently utilized during a single short Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg production run. The Breakfast Blend formulation contains an allergen, a dairy ingredient (milk), which is not declared on the Whole Egg with Citric Acid label."
Nebraska Casinos eying growth as sports betting brings in more than $2.6 million
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A year has passed since the first legal sports bet in Nebraska, and casinos in the state have brought in more than $2.6 million. The first bets were placed last June at the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, and officials say the industry has expanded as more and more people take interest.
People pulling names off Nebraska petitions in final drive for signatures
LINCOLN — Voters facing the final day of a busy election year for ballot initiatives in Nebraska are not taking the pressure tactics of some petition circulators quietly. Nebraskans by Tuesday had filed at least 14 formal complaints against circulators with state election officials, driven largely by competing abortion-related initiatives.
Authorities arrest Lincoln Regional Center escapee on top of coal train
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday was arrested after leading deputies and troopers on a chase Thursday morning. The Nebraska State Patrol said 47-year-old Justin Daro of David City escaped from LRC during severe weather in the Lincoln area earlier in the week. At 7:15 this morning, NSP said the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported they believed Daro was at a home in Ulysses, a village Northwest of Seward.
Uncle Sam Jam hosts holiday festivities
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fourth of July festivities kicked off Wednesday at Oak Lake Park. Family and friends gathered around the lake to celebrate at the Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration. All evening, Oak Lake Park was filled with food trucks, live music, and games for people to enjoy.
Portion of 2 downtown Lincoln streets close for ‘ZooFest’ music festival
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A portion of two streets in downtown Lincoln will be closed until Sunday for the 'ZooFest' music festival. From Thursday through Saturday, The Zoo Bar will celebrate 51 years of soul, love and music with several performances. The street closures are as follows:. North 14th Street...
NU signs agreement with Sandhills Global Youth Complex for practice baseball, softball fields
LINCOLN - Joe Fagler, who played baseball at Nebraska Wesleyan, coaches high school baseball and is part of a family who has long been involved in the sport in Lincoln, will be the new Sandhills Global Youth Complex director. The University of Nebraska also is entering a 10-year agreement with...
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