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Measures to legalize medical marijuana in Nebraska can appear on November ballot, official says
A group seeking to legalize marijuana for medical use in Nebraska has gathered enough signatures to get the issue before voters in November, the state’s top election official said Friday.
Nebraska State Patrol readies up for busy Labor Day weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol troopers are readying up for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Col. John Bolduc, NSP superintendent. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
CPI and Purina talks animal nutrition at the fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Nutrition is an important part of raising livestock. CPI Director of Animal Nutrition Tim Uden and PurinaLivestock Production Specialist Nicole Woita talked with NTV's Steve White at the Nebraska State Fair Friday,. NTV's Nebraska State Fair coverage is sponsored by CPI.
Nebraska Humane Society reports retest for canine distemper comes back negative
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Humane Society says a retest for canine distemper in a dog came back negative. "The positive result was due to the recent vaccine the dog received for distemper," the shelter said in a Facebook post. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be...
Governor appoints ex-school board member recalled over book ban push to Nebraska’s library board
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member removed from office after trying to ban more than 50 books. Terri Cunningham-Swanson will serve on the board responsible for promoting, developing...
Fair Food Finds: "Dangerous" wood fire pizza
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The sales director for the Nebraska State Fair calls Talagios Pizzeria "dangerous." Keaton Irwin said you'll likely not be able to keep your portions to one slice after tasting the options. Scott Dover said the carnivore is his best selling pizza at the Nebraska State...
During ‘Drug Overdose Awareness Week,’ groups work to shed light on resources for those facing addiction
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Local groups have embraced “Nebraska Drug Overdose Awareness Week,” proclaimed by Gov. Jim Pillen in August—shedding light on the resources available to those struggling with addiction. Dozens crammed into a room in CenterPointe’s year-old campus for an event on Thursday night, holding cellphone...
‘I know I have that support’: First-Gen Trailblazer Academy prepares Lopers for college experience
KEARNEY – Sandra Beck wants to make a difference. The Funk native spent time in the foster care system before she was adopted at age 10. That experience inspired her decision to pursue a career in social work. “I just want to give back,” she said. “I want to...
Two Juveniles Struck by Vehicle in Crofton Friday Morning
Two juveniles were struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Crofton. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that two juveniles were walking north headed to school when an eastbound vehicle, driven by a juvenile male, did not stop at a flashing crosswalk light or the crosswalk and struck the two girls.
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