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Dr. Endorf Brings Experience to Cozad Schools
Dr. Dan Endorf, the new Cozad Community Schools superintendent, was the guest speaker at the monthly Community Chat hosted by Wilson Public Library on July 16. He brings 25 years of administrative experience to Cozad. Dr. Endorf, from a town near Tobias, shared that he began his education by attending...
Milford’s uptown park being redone with new additions
The uptown basketball court is being redone and will have several new additions to accommodate citizens' requests, according to Gary TeSelle, Milford’s maintenance superintendent. TeSelle said the construction took place a week into July and that construction should be done sometime during the week of July 20. This court...
North Platte Planning Commission approves amendment for TIF workforce housing redevelopment plan
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - On Tuesday, the North Platte Planning Commission had a short agenda in front of them. Earlier this year, a new workforce housing project was introduced to the public, passing all necessary municipal hurdles. Midwest Land Development, LLC plans to build on the south side of East Phillip between Sandridge Apartments and Newberry.
Plattsmouth asks citizens to reduce water usage amid treatment plant repairs
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Plattsmouth released a statement Tuesday urging citizens to reduce their water usage. The statement says that the city is using its back-up water supply, Cass County Rural Water. This is in the wake of emergency repairs of Plattsmouth’s water treatment plant. The...
Another change in boot-shaped residential plan
The layout has changed again for a proposed large, residential complex on a tract of farmland that lies south of Philip Ave. and the city industrial park and north of the S. Platte River. The new layout allows for more homes to be built and two years longer to do...
Hingst recognized at Nebraska Coaches Association banquet
Former Milford head football coach Marty Hingst received the Skip Palrang Award for coaching at the recent Nebraska Coaches Association banquet. The award is given to one football coach in the state each year for career achievements. “This is a great honor to me and the schools/communities I coached for,”...
Oakland Homeless Encampment Clearance Extended as Residents Scramble for Solutions
As Oakland workers began clearing out a homeless encampment at the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza Tuesday, residents faced the stark reality of finding a new place to stay. This action marks the first significant eviction since a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month, which relaxed clearance rules for such camps. The move-out, initiated with a three-day notice period, comes with the offer of shelter from the city, but many residents are unsure of their next steps. "I guess this could be worse, but when you gotta go, you gotta go," Michael Avery said, as per the San Francisco Chronicle, expressing resolve to vacate quickly.
Packed stands entertained by PRCA rodeo in Sidney
SIDNEY -- Tuesday night's arena activities drew in a large crowd, packing the stands in anticipation of real cowboy action. Fans were not disappointed as the south side of the arena was nearly as packed with cowboys and cowgirls as the south side of fans. The night included Mutton Bustin',...
Big Ten Commissioner ‘comfortable’ with 18 schools, will debut new football technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Big Ten Conference is bigger than ever, so is Media Days. Now featuring 18 teams over three days, it all started with the commissioner on Tuesday. Tony Petitti praised new members USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon. “I think the fit of the four, obviously we’re...
Mobile Food Pantry scheduled in Box Butte County
The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) and the Senior Center will sponsor a Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on August 21, 2024, at the Senior Center at 212 Yellowstone, Alliance, starting at 4 pm. There is no need to bring boxes – volunteers will load the food in your vehicle.
Everybody's favorite first responder pups are heading to Lincoln this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln's Pinnacle Bank Arena announced "Paw Patrol Live!" will perform in November. Related coverage in the video: Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. Everybody's favorite first responder dogs will "unite" for two nights, Nov. 29 and 30, at the arena. Tickets to see Chase and all the other...
City of Lincoln proposes $14 million stormwater bond issue
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln is proposing a nearly $14 million bond issue to improve stormwater drainage. On Tuesday, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliott shared some details of the plan with Channel 8. “This is such a benefit to the community,” Elliott said. “We...
Mayor Aims to Clear Up Controversy in Cozad
The City of Cozad has recently found itself at the center of a controversy. The dispute centers on communication practices, meeting notices, and the departure of City Administrator Nikki Schwanz. The city notified the public of the June 6 meeting by posting a notice on their office door, at the...
Five Cozad Residents Serve on Mission Trip
Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington continued their annual tradition of sending members from their congregation on a mission trip June 18 - 24. Eleven members went on this year’s trip to Tijuana, Mexico including Cozad residents Taeh Soe, Jeremy Koch, Bailey Koch, and their sons, Hudson and Asher. It was the fourth trip for Soe and the first trip for the Koch family. Others making the trip were Noah Curtis, Abram Curtis, Duane Gangwish, Micah Scherr, Noah Scherr, and Zacoby Chee.
Nebraska football emerges as surprise frontrunner for top OT prospect
Is it really happening? Is the Nebraska football team the front runner for the top offensive tackle prospect in the country? Could they be close to landing David Sanders Jr?. Not that long ago the answer to those questions would be “of course not,” but things might have changed. At least one recruiting analyst believes things are swinging the Huskers way. The level of coup it would be if Matt Rhule could pull this one off is hard to describe.
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