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Troopers Ready to Protect Fairgoers at Nebraska State Fair
August 23, 2024 (Grand Island, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be hard at work keeping the event safe for all. The fair will run through Labor Day, September 2, at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “The State Fair...
BD Celebrates 75 years of U.S. Manufacturing in Nebraska
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) yesterday celebrated the 75th anniversary of its manufacturing operations in Columbus, Nebraska. The milestone was celebrated in a ceremony recognizing the achievements of the site and its 2,100 employees. Alongside BD business leaders were Nebraska state and federal officials, including Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, Mayor Jim Bulkley, the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and others.
Family fights for continued awareness of dyslexia, grateful for eight years of Nebraska legislation
LINCOLN — Norah Schmidt loves reading, particularly dystopia and romance novels, but the high school senior recalls when that wasn’t always the case because of a learning disability: dyslexia. Norah, 17, remembers being pulled out of class for timed readings where staff would hold a stopwatch and track how quickly she could read and if she […]
Two Arrested In Nebraska From Utah Gang Shooting: KSUB News Summary
Two Sudanese gang members are in custody in Nebraska in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old Judge Memorial Catholic High School student athlete last month. Authorities say the victim was an innocent bystander. The shots that were fired in a West Valley parking lot were not meant for Nuer Deng who was a member of the high school basketball team. He was seated in the back seat of a car on July 13th when he was hit by gunfire. He was taken to a local hospital and later died. Mare Biel of Arizona and 17-year-old Bevan Kuajian of West Valley City, were charged today in 3rd District Court in Douglas County with murder, a first-degree felony and other charges. Kuajian was 16 at the time of the shooting. Both teens fled to Omaha after the crime.
Casino reshuffles the deck for favorite view of the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Along with the smell of corn dogs, change is in the air at Fonner Park. The new casino is sure to be in the background of many photos but for one shutterbug it may affect his quest for the perfect photo. One sight stands out...
Wisconsin man arrested for drug charges after crashing into semi-truck during pursuit with Nebraska State Patrol
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Wisconsin man was arrested for drug-related charges after crashing into a semi-truck during a pursuit with Nebraska state troopers. Around 7:20 p.m. Thursday, a trooper saw an eastbound Cadillac Escalade speeding on Interstate 80 near Grand Island, the Nebraska State Patrol said. The trooper...
Nebraska Volleyball 2024: Tickets, Roster & Championship Hopes
There’s no place like Nebraska. Especially this volleyball season as the Huskers chase a return to the national title game. Nebraska’s season fell short last year in the championship match as the No. 1 team in the nation was swept by Texas. A heartbreaking loss, the Huskers aren’t just back in 2024. They’re better, ready to repeat a nearly undefeated season and this time claim the championship for the first time since 2017. The best part? Nearly everyone is back. Nebraska lost no players to graduation, returning their core group of freshmen as well as now-seniors Lexi Rodriguez and Merritt…
Leadership in Nebraska needs to rise to the occasion
People should not be afraid to call out elected officials from their own political parties, especially when they are out of their depth. So, no matter what you think of any of the property tax plans considered by the Nebraska Legislature, it is clear that Gov. Jim Pillen mismanaged this entire special session from the […]
Health Department to offer private well testing
Health department recommends annual water tests for quality on private well systems used for drinking water. During the month of September Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is partnering with University of Nebraska Lincoln researcher Shannon Bartlet-Hunt as part of a community water project to provide free testing to private well owners in southwest Nebraska. The tests will look at nitrate, nitrite, and phosphate levels.
Lincoln officials urge caution during heat advisory
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County effective from 1 p.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday. According to the NWS, heat index values up to 109 are expected. The NWS HeatRisk for Lincoln will be in Major or red, which means this level of heat affects anyone without cooling or adequate hydration.
Meet Vannie, the pet of the week available for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society
OMAHA, Neb. — Each week, KETV NewsWatch 7 showcases an animal up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. Are you looking for a dog that’s happy to be involved in whatever you’re doing? Look no further! Vannie just might be the girl for you. While she...
Five Finger Death Punch and Marilyn Manson Rock Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska was the place to be on Wednesday, August 21st for rock music fans. Five Finger Death Punch was set to headline the CHI Health Center with support from Marilyn Manson, Slaughter to Prevail, and The Funeral Portrait. Fans converged from across the Midwest for a night of high-octane performances and memorable moments.
'On the brink of becoming a great nation for all': Martin Luther King III makes appearance in Omaha as guest of honor
Less than a day after his appearance at the Democratic National Convention, Martin Luther King Jr.'s son, Martin Luther King III, spoke to Nebraska leaders and advocates with a common theme. "What you put out in the world is what you get back," King said as he spoke as the...
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