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Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - 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...
New University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold to kick off statewide tour Monday
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., who began his new role on July 1, is kicking off a statewide tour Monday that will take him to each end of the state for conversations with Nebraskans about the future of the university and Nebraska’s growth and competitiveness. The...
Nebraska Legislature convenes for a special session to ease property taxes, but with no solid plan
Nebraska lawmakers have convened for a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Jim Pillen with a directive to slash soaring property taxes in half, but no concrete answers on whether the Legislature will be able to agree on how to do that.
Long-acting HIV treatment to be offered in greater Nebraska
Thanks to a recently received grant, the UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Specialty Care Center will team with the Nebraska Medicine Grand Island Health Center to provide long-acting, injectable HIV treatment to patients in greater Nebraska. “Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy, which was first approved for use in 2021, allows patients to come into...
Buffalo County Fair kicks off with horse show
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) -The first day of Buffalo County Fair started off with a 4-H horse show. The Buffalo County Fair in Kearney held their 4-H horse show with competitors of all ages ranging from eight to 18 years old on Wednesday. Participants have been preparing all summer long, practicing week in and week out for this show.
Teen accused of derailing train, recording the crash and posting it online
A Nebraska teenager has been charged with two felony counts of criminal mischief after he was accused of causing a train to derail, recording the crash and posting the video on YouTube, according to court records. The 17-year-old was charged in Lancaster County Juvenile Court on Wednesday, but prosecutors have...
Dylan Raiola Calling on Nebraska Football Fans to Show Up and Welcome Five-Star and #1 Offensive Tackle Recruit to Lincoln
Well I now know what you should be doing tomorrow at 5:15 p.m. You SHOULD be showing up at the new Tom Osborne complex to welcome David Sanders Jr. on his recruiting visit to Lincoln. Here’s the tweet from Nebraska’s likely starting quarterback this coming fall. Now David...
McCook MNB Bank Seniors Lose Post Season Opener Via Walk-Off
McCook MNB Bank Seniors started up the B6 Area District Tournament today in Broken Bow and would take on Holdrege in the opening round in a game we featured on 93.9 The Zone. A walk-off left McCook MNB Seniors on the wrong end of a 9-8 defeat to Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation on Friday. The game was tied at eight in the bottom of the seventh when Beau Jensen singled, scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors fell despite leading 7-3 in the fourth. McCook MNB Seniors were the first to get on the board in the first when Quentin Terry drew a walk, scoring one run. Nicholas Weides singled, which helped Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation tie the game at one in the bottom of the second. In the top of the third, McCook MNB Seniors broke up the tie when Gabe Roberts hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Then a single by Espn Hall followed to extend the lead to 4-1. Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring five runs on four hits to take a 8-7 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a ground out by Jensen that drove in two. Simon Garcia singled, which helped McCook MNB Seniors tie the game at eight in the top of the fifth. Trey Tiller started the game for McCook MNB Seniors. The starting pitcher surrendered nine hits and eight runs (three earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out none and walking two. Weides started on the mound for Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation. The righty surrendered four hits and six runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking four. Miles Pollmann and Tristan Campbell each collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors. Roberts and Hall each drove in two runs for McCook MNB Seniors. McCook MNB Seniors turned one double play in the game. Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation tallied 11 hits in the game. Kegan Steinke, Jensen, and Lyndon Rodewald each collected two hits for Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation. Jensen led Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Srs with two runs batted in. The leadoff hitter went 2-for-5 on the day. Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Elijah Bergstrom and Chance Bailey led the team with two free passes each. Weides and Josh Janssen each stole multiple bases for Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation. Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation stole six bases in the game.
Rockets close out campaign one game shy of state
The Syracuse American Legion Juniors baseball team finished just one win shy of the state tournament following action at the Area Tournament on Tuesday, July 16, at the Syracuse Sports Complex. After falling 8-0 in the first game of a doubleheader against Tecumseh, the Syracuse team rallied back and took...
City of Lincoln announces 154-acre land acquisition for new northwest park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The City of Lincoln announced on Thursday the acquisition of land for Cornhusker Bank Park on the northwest side of town. The 154-acre plot located at 14th Street and Arbor Road was purchased for $3 million in February and will include the following:. 85 acres...
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