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Norfolk Public Schools approves boost in property-tax request authority
The Norfolk Public Schools board of education on Monday continued discussions over its 2024-25 budget and unanimously moved to exceed its property tax request by up to another 5%. Nejla Muminovic of the Norfolk Daily News reports the district’s operating budget could range from $57.8 to $60.4 million for the...
Mullet madness: Small town, big hair at Hay Springs festival
HAY SPRINGS, Neb. - During the Hay Springs Friendly Festival, the small Sandhills town more than doubles in size. “This is by far the biggest event that we have all year,” Greg Yanker said. From live music to vendors and bounce houses, the festival offers a little something for...
Gibbon rallies around one of their own
A 14-year-old from Gibbon is fighting for his life, and he's not alone. A whole herd of Buffaloes rounding up to join this young man in his battle. On Friday, everyone from the elementary and high school came together outside to show their collective support for Braxton Schoff, who was diagnosed with Leukemia.
Mega Millions® Jackpot Increased for Tuesday Drawing
Lincoln, NE – August 27, 2024 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Tuesday, August 27 drawing to $582 million or $286.9 million with the cash option selected. The Mega...
BinMaster Rebuilds After Tornado Ravages Factory in Nebraska
Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, BinMaster designs and manufactures measurement sensors that are used to measure grain bins, silo levels and monitor tanks. On April 26, 2024, a tornado outbreak hit Nebraska and Iowa, with several tornados decimating homes and businesses throughout the region. According to the National Weather Service, these were the strongest tornadoes to hit the area in nearly 10 years and in their path stood BinMaster's 115,000-square-foot factory. In less than 20 seconds, an F3 tornado obliterated the plant, and remarkably, the footage was captured by a dashcam in the parking lot.
4-H photography students put their work on display at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska State Fair continues in Grand Island this week, and it’s an opportunity for 4-H students to show off some of their photography skills through an exhibit. The students come from all 93 counties in Nebraska and bring a unique photo from their...
Nebraska’s 2024 Book Award Winners Announced
Celebrate Nebraska’s 2024 Book Award winners with author readings and an awards presentation ceremony at the Nebraska Celebration of Book’s (NCOB) literary festival. Held at the UNL City Campus Union on October 12th, winners of the 2024 Nebraska Book Awards will be honored at the celebration which will include an author roundtable during the festival and the awards ceremony directly after at 3:30.
Wildlife Encounters Back at NSF
Wildlife Encounters is at the Nebraska State Fair for the third time in four years. Kip and Stacey Smith worked with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. They bring their educational program and a bunch of gators to the fairgrounds. Find them just sound of the Heartland Events Center next to the sustainability pavillion. Hear an interview.
A writing assignment for the times
As the dog days of late August drag on, seemingly beyond their allotted 24 hours, Nebraskans know what to expect in the lethargy brought on by endless heat and humidity. School starts. While asking young minds to focus in the swelter may seem counterintuitive to the learning process, air-conditioning and some inexplicable wont to dismiss […]
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