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Senator Fischer comments on North Platte’s growth
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Nebraska U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer is making the most of her August work session, touring the vast jurisdiction the 12-year-senator represents. Sen. Fischer was in North Platte this week, marking the 16th community she has visited in just a week. “We got to see a...
2024 Hershey Fall Festival now underway
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The 2024 Hershey Fall Festival began Friday morning with the annual community golf tournament. Other Friday activities include a Pie Baking Contest and Karaoke. Fall Fest continues into the weekend beginning with the fall Festival Breakfast, Saturday morning at 7 a.m. The Hershey Fall Fest...
Congressman Don Bacon speaks at 2024 Heartland Summit in Omaha Friday
OMAHA, Neb. — Don Bacon spoke at the 2024 Heartland Summit in Omaha on Friday. The representative was one of the invited speakers to talk about how American agriculture drives economic growth and global food security. The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition hosted the event that included other political figures...
Health department breaks ground on new facility to meet growing community needs
WAYNE, Neb. — Due to significant growth in recent years, the Northeast Nebraska Health Department has outgrown its current facility. Community members, city officials, and department leaders gathered for a groundbreaking Friday morning for the facility that will double the size of their building. Northeast Nebraska Health Department has...
Excitement in the air as Northeast volleyball prepares for 2024 season
NORFOLK - The Northeast Community College volleyball team has put in three weeks of work to prepare for a four-game tournament this weekend in Garden City, Kansas. The Hawks have seven sophomores and 10 freshmen who spent much of training camp coming together as a team and are ready to hit the floor for the first time as a group during live action.
McDermott completes 'Lawnmower Tour of Hastings'
HASTINGS, Neb. – It took over six hours, but KHAS Radio Host Brandon J McDermott overcame all odds to complete an 11-mile city tour on a lawnmower Friday afternoon. This historic day for the KHAS Radio Station in Hastings started with an ask to the Big G ACE Hardware store.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Village of Wolbach: E. Coli Contamination Detected
Wolbach, NE – The Village of Wolbach has issued an urgent boil water order for all residents after the detection of E. coli bacteria in the water supply during routine testing in August 2024. This advisory is critical for ensuring the safety of drinking water for all individuals in the area.
The Omaha Advantage: Philanthropy & Self-Investment Fuel Omaha’s Exceptionalism
“People are shocked at a town our size, how much we have going for us.”. Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert frequently hears surprised remarks regarding the city’s achievements from locals and visitors alike. The consensus is clear—Omaha’s generosity is impossible to overlook. Those familiar with the city’s cultural...
Micah Mazzccua Bringing "Physicality" to Nebraska Offensive Line
Florida transfer Micah Mazzccua was a featured interview on "Sports Nightly" Thursday, talking about his relationship with the Nebraska Cornhuskers coaching staff, this year's offensive line, and more.
The Creche Society: Omaha’s Oldest Nonprofit
The Omaha Creche Society formed as the Omaha Charity Association in 1887 to provide childcare for working mothers. According to an article from the Douglas County Historical Society, “Several prominent women in the city had come to the conclusion that the community was in need of a day nursery for children, as there were many working mothers who had no options for affordable and trustworthy childcare.”
Nebraska volleyball has a loaded depth chart, even with lineup questions
For a squad that didn’t lose a single starter after reaching the national championship match, Nebraska volleyball has a lot of questions about its starting lineup. There aren’t that many question marks — let’s be clear. The Huskers have a player with All-American potential at every position. The challenge is just figuring out who to play and what combinations.
College Soccer (8/24): Graceland, IWCC men pick up wins
(KMAland) -- The Graceland and Iowa Western men picked up wins while the Graceland women and UMKC men earned draws in regional college soccer on Saturday. Check out the scoreboard and linked boxscores below. REGIONAL WOMEN’S SOCCER SCOREBOARD. Graceland 1 Hastings 1 — 2 OT https://www.gujackets.com/sports/wsoc/2024-25/boxscores/20240824_alf5.xml. REGIONAL MEN’S...
17th Annual Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference Schedule Announced
The 17th Annual Nebraska Wind & Solar Conference (“Nebraska WSC”) will be held October 22-23, 2024, at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska WSC will feature experts from across the country and the state. “Nebraska wind and solar energy developments are going through a remarkable...
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