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City of Kimball moving forward with replacing City Park equipment
KIMBALL -- The City Council approved the next step in remodeling the City Park. The city first needs to list the current City Park equipment on a surplus site to be bid on. In the July 16 meeting, The City Council approved setting the minimum bid at $100 with the requirement that the winning bidder must remove the equipment within 30 days.
Alliance kids mow 50 yards for elderly, veterans, single parents
The Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service has a simple message to all youth, "We challenge you to cut fifty lawns free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone in need of help in your town." Jonas and Silas Daugherty accepted the lawn mowing challenge in Alliance,...
Lincoln barbecue restaurant Phat Jack’s shutting its doors
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A popular barbecue joint in the capital city has closed up shop. Phat Jack’s BBQ announced the closure Wednesday in a Facebook post. “After 15 years of service to the Lincoln area, we have made the decision to close our doors,” the Burt family said in the post. “We would like to thank everyone for the support.”
$8 Million in Errors: State to Take Over Troubled Omaha Public Schools Pension Fund Amid Audit Chaos
Omaha Public Schools’ pension fund, plagued by an $8 million audit revelation of errors like overpayments and miscalculations. Omaha School Pension Fund Audit Reveals $8 Million in Errors, State Worried About Overwhelming Administrative Challenges. Omaha Public Schools will soon hand over control of its pension fund to the state...
Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers
This week, we discuss Nebraska's latest hire and how he got to work immediately, the July 27 visit date coming together, and the increase in high school football transfers. The post Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers appeared first on On3.
Nebraska City Council to Discuss ARPA Funds and Fire Department Needs Tonight
The Nebraska City City Council is set to meet today at 6 p.m. The agenda features discussions on using ARPA funds for the South Table Creek railroad trestle, purchasing fire department pagers, and holding a public hearing on the Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee. Gloria Glover and Jim Kuhn are candidates for the mayor’s appointment to the committee.
Grand Island man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession as a felon
Omaha, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Gatkuoth will begin a 3-year term of supervised release after prison. On April 8, 2022, Omaha Police Department...
First annual concert series features two free shows in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. – Two Hastings businesses are organizing the first annual 'Downtown Summer Sounds' concert series, which features two free outdoor concerts. Frahm Bar and First Street Brewing announced the concert series in July. Co-Owner of Frahm Bar Cortney Davis and Jessi Hoeft of First Street Brewing created this...
Omaha woman sentenced to over 10 years for meth distribution
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha woman has been sentenced to 130 months in prison for distributing methamphetamine. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Shelby English, 42, will begin a 5-year term of supervised release after prison. On May 24, 2023, a confidential source coordinated a controlled purchase of...
Falls City Council to address fireworks schedule and dangerous dogs
(KLZA)--The Falls City Council is expected to discuss and eventually take action on city codes concerning the discharge of fireworks in the city and the dangerous dog ordinance. During Monday nights Council meeting, Ward I Councilman Don Ferguson said that he received a number of complaints this year about how...
PHS Fifty-Year Class Gathers For Alumni Weekend
On May 19, 1974, seventy-three classmates walked across the stage at the then, “new gym” to receive their Pierce High School (PHS) diplomas. Of the 73 graduates, six have passed away. Over the course of the PHS alumni weekend, June 28-30, 40 of the remaining 67 class members...
Public given a glance at Broken Bow school construction progress
BROKEN BOW – A group of about 30 gathered in the east commons area of the Broken Bow High School building for a tour Tuesday evening. Wednesday tours were cancelled due to Tuesday evening’s storms. Broken Bow Superintendent Darren Tobey and Hausmann Construction Project Superintendents Casey Heller and...
Beatrice Humane Society gives free vaccinations and microchips
BEATRICE, Neb. (KOLN) - Beatrice Humane Society is partnering with Petco Love to provide 200 free vaccinations and microchips for cats and dogs. Wednesday from 3 to 5:30 p.m., owners and their furry friends can go to the Gage County Fairgrounds to utilize the free resource. Vaccinations include parvovirus and distemper for dogs, panleukopenia for cats and rabies for both.
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