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A Soldier’s Return Home
Many brave Americans lost in World War II have yet to return home, and their remains rest far away from the homeland for which they gave their lives. U.S. Army Air Force Sergeant White S. Goings Jr. is an exception. Thanks to modern technology and ongoing efforts by the U.S. government, more and more American servicemen and women are at last returning to our shores and their families.
Annual College World Series Jello Shot Challenge brings in over $145,000 to help fight hunger
OMAHA, Neb. — The annual College World SeriesJello Shot Challenge results are in. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Now Serving. Rocco's Pizza and Cantina announced $145,477 was raised to help fight hunger. The annual event donates $2 from each Jello shot back to the food pantries of...
Rod Hollman receives Defending the Soil Award
Rod Hollman of Hollman Angus Farm near Martell, Nebraska, is the 2024 recipient of the Nebraska Marine Daegan William-Tyeler Page Defending the Soil Memorial Award. The award was presented during the Graze Master Group Paths to Profitability event held in Denton, Nebraska July 24. Greg Page, Corporal Daegan Page’s father, was in attendance to help present the award.
Grand Island City Council approves funding for new hotel in Prairie District
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A new hotel is set to open in south Grand Island in 2026. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Council unanimously approved $5,761,697 in TIF funding for the project. The ‘Legacy 34′ hotel will be constructed in the new Prairie District neighborhood, near the...
Camden Grass Fire scorches 167 acres northeast of Scottsbluff
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fire crews have fully contained a grass fire in the Panhandle that the state fire marshal said was re-ignited from a burn pile earlier in the week. The fire started northeast of Scottsbluff around 12:30 p.m. Thursday near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area.
Priest loses lawsuit against Archdiocese of Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - In a ruling issued Friday, a former associate priest in the Archdiocese of Omaha lost his appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court. Father Andrew Syring sued in October 2020 after he was removed from his position for what the archdiocese claimed were significant boundary violations with young adults and minors.
Nebraska’s Ron Brown to become on-field assistant coach
The Nebraska Cornhuskers announced another change to their coaching staff on Wednesday afternoon. Director of Player Support and Outreach Ron Brown will now coach fullbacks and returners. A recent change to NCAA rules no longer limits the number of coaches who can be employed in an on-field role. Previously, only the head coach and ten assistants were allowed to interact with student-athletes in ‘technical or tactical instruction.’ “The Division I Council on Tuesday approved a rule change… to permit any staff member to provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes… during practice and competition.” Brown has a long association with Nebraska football, having coached for the Huskers for 24 years. He served as an assistant from 1987-2003 and again from 2008-14. The Husker coach has coached wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs during his time at Nebraska. He will transition away from his role as Nebraska’s director of player support and outreach into his new on-field role. Ron Brown on Brook Berringer 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BEBpKe55Zs — Random Huskers (@RandomHuskers) July 4, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
B7 Senior Legion Baseball Districts Open Friday in Gering
1:00 - Elimination Game - Losing Teams From 4/7 PM Games Friday. 4:00 - Quarterfinals - Winning Teams From 1/4 PM Games Friday. 7:00 - Quarterfinals - Gering/Sidney Winner vs Alliance/Chadron Loser. Check back for score updates and bracket advancements as the tournament moves along.
City water main being replaced, next to Beatrice Municipal Auditorium
BEATRICE – Work is beginning to replace a critical water main along Ella Street in Beatrice. The project extends from the 100 block to the 400 block of Ella Street. Water department officials say there will be driving lane and parking closures along that part of the street….and a parking lot next to the west side of the Beatrice Municipal Auditorium will be affected, periodically.
Gibbon children take on unique summer job, potentially saving lives
A call came into the newsroom with a story idea which we thought was just about three hard-working gibbon children getting a helping hand from the gibbon fire chief during their summer jobs. It turns out the kids' quest for some quick cash could have a profound impact on emergency response times in Gibbon.
Bill to legalize online sports gambling introduced in special session
Lincoln, NEB — On Friday the senators convened on the State Capitol once again as the special session continues this Summer.. The impetus of the session to resolve property tax issues plaguing the state. While many bills have been proposed with that in mind, one senator introduced a bill that would accomplish that and allow adults the freedom to govern their wallets when it comes to sports wagering.
Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator Rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN–(UNL July 26)Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of...
Great Plains Multi-Day Severe Threat
Thanks to a stubborn, slow-moving low-pressure system, a large portion of the Great Plains will deal with a storm threat over the next few days. Sunday's risk reaches from the South Dakota through Nebraska, and down into the northwestern Kansas. There's a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) in parts of the High Plains for the potential of damaging wind gusts. Although, a couple of tornadoes cannot be completely ruled out.
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