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Plattsmouth asks citizens to reduce water usage amid treatment plant repairs
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Plattsmouth released a statement Tuesday urging citizens to reduce their water usage. The statement says that the city is using its back-up water supply, Cass County Rural Water. This is in the wake of emergency repairs of Plattsmouth’s water treatment plant. The...
'More and more complaints': Mayor's proposed city budget includes relocation of Omaha Police gun range
ELKHORN, Neb. — Omaha Mayor Jean Stothertpresented a packed 2025 city budget with plans to fully staff police and fire departments. The mayor's proposed spending plan included a $531 million general fund for 2025. Among the plans for the Capital Improvement Program is a new and relocated Omaha Police...
The Cam-Back Kids: Chasers Snatch Victory With Late Rally
The Omaha Storm Chasers have a bad habit of lulling the other team to sleep just to punch them in the gut late in a game. Unlike most bad habits, this isn’t one they should break. A go-ahead, two-run home run from Cam Devanney and some defensive web-gems from...
Billboard Music award-winning rock band postpones Omaha concert due to 'a medical reason'
OMAHA, Neb. — Award-winning 90s American rock bandCollective Soul's Omaha concert has been postponed due to a "medical reason." Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Omaha area. The "Shine" singers were set to take over Steelhouse Omaha's stage on July 24. The music venue's website...
Lincoln starts new initiative to replace nearly 2,000 lead service lines
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Meg McCollister, Environmental Protection Agency region seven administrator, kicked off the first phase of the city’s lead water service line replacement program in Lincoln’s Woods Park Neighborhood on Tuesday. The project is part of the Lead Safe Lincoln Initiative.
'Need our help, need our support': Local veteran helping others despite his own battle
PAPILLION, Neb. — A nonprofit got a huge donation for its ultimate purpose. A truck driving school out of Gretna donated $8,000 to Moving Veterans Forward. Both forces are coming together to get veterans back on the road to success. Moving Veterans Forward helps vets get the furniture they...
‘It’s just nonstop’: Lincoln man captures another crime on camera
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln man caught two crimes on camera in his own backyard. Someone stole a bike from Darin Byrnes’ yard along 17th and B streets around three weeks ago. Then on Sunday morning, a man tried to break into his house through the back...
Shirt Tales owner announces business for sale
SIDNEY -- Amanda Sharman, owner of Shirt Tales in Sidney, announced the custom apparel store is for sale. She announced she is relocating. "I'm relocating and as much as I would love to take her with me, she needs to stay in the community that has been so good to her," Sharman said regarding the business.
Nebraska Good Life District approved in Bellevue, water park to be center of it
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The city of Bellevue's application for a Nebraska Good Life District was approved. It'll be near the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 34. The city said it will center on the new Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park. It's a planned 100,000-square-foot indoor park with a...
Hastings City councilman drops out of Ward 2 race
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Butch Eley announced Monday that he won’t be seeking re-election for the Ward 2 seat on the Hastings City Council. Eley said at the city council meeting that he dropped out of the election for his seat, meaning his name will no longer be on the ballot.
Phytophthora pressure picking up steam in soybeans
A plant pathologist said the summer weather pattern has been conducive to phytophthora in soybeans. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said a lot of beans ended up going into wet soil and have had consistent rain since then. He told Brownfield the disease can kill and damage plants...
Mayor Aims to Clear Up Controversy in Cozad
The City of Cozad has recently found itself at the center of a controversy. The dispute centers on communication practices, meeting notices, and the departure of City Administrator Nikki Schwanz. The city notified the public of the June 6 meeting by posting a notice on their office door, at the...
Downtown Kearney kicks off annual Summer Sidewalk Sales this Thursday
KEARNEY, Neb. — You have a chance to support local businesses and save simultaneously during the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales coming to Downtown Kearney on Thursday. Downtown Kearney announced that their annual Summer Sidewalk Sales will begin on Thursday, July 25th and run through Saturday, July 27th. They said...
Man charged with assault after baseball bat attack in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was charged after beating another man over the head with a baseball bat, Lincoln Police said. Officers were called to a home near West Q and Northwest 18th streets at 5:41 p.m. on April 13 following a report of an assault. Upon arrival to...
Stothert's 2025 budget: Slash property tax rate, fully staff OPD, add city facilities
OMAHA, Neb. — Mayor Jean Stothert proposed a property tax rate cut, new facilities for first responders, an asphalt plant for potholes, and continued funding for a homeless services coordinator, among other highlights in her 2025 budget. The budget is $531.1 million, a 4.8% increase over 2024, according to her office.
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