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'The record keeping is just horrible': Nebraska auditor's report targets NDOT for spending
A new report questions overtime, record-keeping and gas purchases at the Nebraska Department of Transportation. State Auditor Mike Foley released a 111-page audit Tuesday, pointing out deficiencies in the department's record-keeping, oversight and concerns of potential waste of taxpayer's money. "For those working to reign in the cost of State...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
A welcome break from the heat and humidity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Cloud cover will decrease overnight and lead to a pleasant start to Wednesday with lows falling into the mid to upper 50s. Air conditioners will enjoy the break! Temperatures will stay cooler through the end of the week. In fact, Wednesday and Thursday will have highs in the mid to upper 70s across most of the region! Friday will be a little warmer with highs returning to the 80s, but the humidity should stay fairly low.
Pillen’s Promises: Economic Boom and Little Harm for Neighbors. They Haven’t Always Panned Out.
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Dorian Kaspar was outside, cutting trees with her husband at her farmhouse near St. Edward, Nebraska, a few years back around Easter, when a gust of wind blew through the wide-open cornfields and carried in what seemed like rain. It descended on...
Lincoln City Council Approves of New Garner Industries Manufacturing Location
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Garner Industries will be moving their manufacturing operations into a new 40,000 square-foot facility off of 35th and Superior in north Lincoln, after their location at 98th and Highway 6 was destroyed by a tornado on April 26, which left four employees with minor injuries. The...
GIPS superintendent eager to move forward after district budget cuts
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - - A central Nebraska school district is preparing for the school year. After a year and a half of being Grand Island Public Schools superintendent, Matthew Fisher said budget cuts have presented a challenge. “I think we’ve made some really good progress in identifying needs that...
New Lincoln job search tool to connect employers and job seekers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and CareerPathway.com announced a partnership with the city, local businesses and organizations on Monday, hoping to find success for employers and job seekers through a career readiness resource. CareerPathway.com functions as a social media platform for employers to fill job...
Former Norris Titan, Kale Fountain, drafted to the San Diego Padres in the MLB
Firth, NE -- A southeast Nebraska athlete is heading to the MLB after a state championship season at Norris High School. Kale Fountain, who will be playing baseball next spring in Baton Rouge for the Louisiana State Tigers, was drafted with the 151st pick in the 2024 MLB Draft Sunday to the San Diego Padres.
Details on three Panhandle residents that have had recent appearances within Panhandle Courtrooms
Details on a trio of Panhandle residents that have recently appeared within Panhandle Courtrooms and a Panhandle organization celebrates a major milestone on this edition of KNOP's Panhandle Roundup.
Bulldog takes permanent place in front of North Platte High
A sculpture of the North Platte High School Bulldog mascot was officially revealed Monday morning, a lasting gift to the school from the class of 2024. The students raised $5,000 to create and install the sculpture, which was created in Chicago, Ill. It stands in front of the main entrance of the high school.
Living Memorial Gardens repair, upgrades estimated at $50k
SIDNEY -- Living Memorial Gardens is a place in Legion Park of history, and of memories. It is now in need of repairs and significant upkeep. The City of Sidney allocated funds to replace the asphalt parking lot at the park. However, repair and upkeep are needed on the building and facility.
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