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Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen
LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. This year’s event will take place August 7-9, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.
Nebraska Game and Parks urging caution on bodies of water ahead of holiday weekend
Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission want you to use caution if you're headed to a state park this Fourth of July, especially since the rivers are still high across the Omaha metro. The focus is on rivers like the Missouri, Elkhorn or even the Platte, as well...
Minden Opera House Welcomes Artist Taylor Majerus
(Minden, Nebraska) The Minden Opera House Gallery, located within the restored Minden Opera House in downtown Minden, rotates artists every two months. Starting July 1, it will feature the artwork of Taylor M. Majerus. For this particular show, Majerus has chosen to focus on the people, places and things found in Minden, titling the show, “A Tribute to My New Hometown.”
Annual firecracker run in Sutherland
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Hundreds of people kicked off their Fourth of July with a bang at the Sutherland Firecracker 5k, 10k, and mile run on Thursday. The race began at the Sutherland football field, benefiting Sutherland’s teammates. The runners were proudly sporting their patriotic colors, creating a sea of red, white, and blue as they raced through the streets.
Price Completes Ford ASSET Program
Ford Motor Company is helping dreams come true while addressing a certified technician shortage through the Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) Program. Pony Express Ford of Minden recently participated in the program for the first time sponsoring Bobby Price in his pursuit of mechanic certification. “There’s a shortage...
Lincoln firework tent closes after group of teenagers steal fireworks, assault worker
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Extreme Crazy Cracker closed its firework tent Thursday after a group of teenagers came into the stand, stole fireworks and assaulted a worker Wednesday night. The owner, Douglas, said a group of 10-12 teenage boys came to the tent outside of SouthPointe Christian Church around...
Rotary Club of Minden Announces Centennial Project
The Rotary Club of Minden will celebrate its 100th year in 2026. To commemorate this important milestone and to honor the club’s birthplace, Minden, Nebraska, the club has selected a centennial project. “Our members have decided that we will present the City of Minden with a permanent flag pole...
Paws Up Kearney County is Advocating for Animals
Paws Up Kearney County is working toward improving the lives of companion animals in Kearney County. The group will be hosting ‘Dogs for Dogs’, the first of many events to raise funds for their mission, on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Windmill. Paws Up Kearney...
Famous rock star loans Kearney car museum his private collection of automobiles
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The American Automobile Experience has received six classic cars from Metallica’s front man. James Hetfield, singer and songwriter for heavy metal band Metallica, is loaning his private six car collection to the car museum in Kearney. His classic cars came from the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Blueprint Engines and local Kearney donors reached out to the Los Angeles car museum and struck a deal to have Hetfield’s cars on loan for a year.
Hard Work Paying off for Former Husker Max Anderson
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska star Max Anderson is entering his second season of pro baseball and says he’s enjoying every minute. “Every kid dream is to play baseball for their job,” said Anderson. Anderson is playing for the Detroit Tigers affiliate team West Michigan White Caps....
Fireworks stand in Hastings not seeing as many customers compared to previous years
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - One firework stand in Hastings says they are seeing a smaller turnout compared to previous years in Hastings. Assistant Manager Shania Santos for Bellino Fireworks stand in Hastings, located at Russ’s Market parking lot, said their stand is not far off from hitting their sales goal and would have been even further behind if it were not for an early morning rush the day before the fourth.
First Bank Seniors Take Home Tournament Crown for Second Year in a Row
There were plenty of games over the weekend, as the red hot Minden First Bank Seniors (16-1) took part in the Kearney Jerseys Tournament on June 28-30. Four games in total were played, and Minden swept the field 4-0 over Wood River, Smith Center, Loomis and Kearney. Kicking off their...
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