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Nebraska state senators hosting 2 public meetings on property taxes, education
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A group of state senators will hold a public forum here Sunday ahead of an expected special session next week. The community meetings will be held in Omaha and Lincoln, which weren’t stops on Gov. Jim Pillen’s tax plan town hall tour across the state this summer — though he did hold his first one in Bellevue, which he announced two days prior.
Deadline Approaches to Register for Ag and Economic Development Summit
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Friday, July 26. This year’s event covers three days and includes breakout sessions on talent...
Class A-7 Senior & Junior Legion Tournament Scores (Day 3)
HASTINGS, Neb. — SENIORS SCORES (Scottsbluff):. ^: Advances to Championship on Tuesday, July 23; moves onto States. *: Eliminated from tournament. ^: Advances to Championship on Tuesday, July 23; moves onto States. *: Eliminated from tournament.
Sodbusters Bounce Back, Walk Off Bison, 10-9
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Press release courtesy of GameChanger Media:. It came down to the wire on Sunday, as the Hastings Sodbusters grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 10-9, over Bison Baseball. The game was tied at nine in the bottom of the tenth when an error scored one run.
Art in the Park brings art displays and live music to Libs Park
Hastings, Neb. — Art in the Park will be making its way to Hastings in the next few weeks. There will be several artists showcasing their artwork, including photography, sculptures, stained glass, and more. They will also have food vendors, live music, and activities for the whole family. The...
Deputies investigate deadly wrong-way crash leaving two people dead
Douglas County, Neb. — Around 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office was called out to a personal injury accident on Hwy 275 North of Pawnee Rd. When deputies arrived, they found two vehicles that collided head on in the southbound lanes. They said their preliminary investigation...
Wrestling on the rise at 2024 CSG
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Wrestling continues to grow at the Cornhusker State Games. For the 2024 weekend of wrestling, they have over 350 athletes competing spanning over 50 years of ages. Lincoln Pius X High School is the host site for the wrestling with Men, Women, Boys, and Girls all...
Brave Animal Rescue hosts animal meet and greet at brewery
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One local nonprofit combined pints and pets at an event to promote animal adoption. Brave Animal Rescue, who spays, neuters and houses foster pets in Lincoln, hosted the meet and greet at White Elm Brewery, allowing attendees to enjoy a drink while meeting a new furry friend.
Nebraska Football Recruiting: 4-Star DL Commits to Huskers over Oklahoma Sooners, Kansas State Wildcats
Matt Rhule picks up the No. 1 player out of North Dakota, and steals a piece from the Oklahoma Sooners, Kansas State Wildcats, and Wisconsin Badgers
McCook Aquatic Park is now open
The McCook Aquatic Park held their grand opening Wednesday. The park is a great addition to the community that has gone without an outdoor pool for the last two summers. The aquatic center was a decade-long effort with the pool committee beginning the process in 2015. Many kids have been long awaiting the grand opening, including fifth graders, Anthony Clapp and Grady Pohl.
Sutherland holds community-wide garage sales
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Several people walked door-to-door on Saturday looking for the best bargain. Sutherland held a city-wide garage sale. A map was posted on social media and throughout the community to help shoppers find houses participating in the event. Homeowner Kelly Christner shared the preparations he and...
Grand Island Police Department hosts back-to-school drive
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police Department hosted their second annual Back to School Stuff Armored Vehicle event on Saturday. The event is a way the police department gets to interact with the public while they’re not on the clock. Residents got to talk and see what resources their local police department has at their disposal to keep them safe.
PJ Fleck has reportedly been on the lookout for other jobs
Does the Matt Rhule revamp of the Nebraska football program have some other coaches in the conference nervous? Does the new look Big Ten have some of the middling programs in the conference a bit anxious about falling even further behind the cream of the crop?. If PJ Fleck did...
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