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Rep. Flood Recognized by U.S. Chamber for Supporting Business
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A Nebraska Congressman is being nationally recognized for supporting local business. Nebraska District 1 Rep. Mike Flood was given the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Advocate for American Business Award in Lincoln on Tuesday morning. "Representative Flood exemplifies what this award means,"John Kirchner, U.S. Chamber of Commerce...
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...
Outdoor portion of Nebraska Lottery Concert Series kicks off Wednesday
Wednesday night music will fill the air in the Nebraska State Fair’s TD Landing Concert Stage, all thanks to hardworking state fair personnel who are making it happen. Crews spent 16 hours erecting the stage that will serve as host to four-straight concerts, starting Wednesday with country sensation Riley Green taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. Nebraska State Fair Events & Entertainment Director Karli Schulz said it’s these 16 hours that determine how smooth the next 96 hours will go.
State Fair becomes Nebraska's largest classroom as thousands of kids learn on the grounds
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Nebraska agriculture packs a punch as a heavyweight player on a global stage but even kids whose parents work in related fields may not connect the dots which is what makes a trip to the State Fair so valuable. Little Jimmy and grandpa Jim took...
Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival provides several health resources
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Older Nebraskans Day Wellness Festival provided several health resources to the public on Monday at the Nebraska State Fair. The event was held outside of the Heartland Events Center and saw hundreds of festival-goers enjoy free treats and play fun games, while learning about health resources in the area.
Audit finds prison system could save about $3.9 million with better processes
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s prison system could save about $3.9 million by better controlling how it handles health care, health insurance and pharmacy services for prisoners, a state audit found. And inmates and crime victims could get compensated sooner from jobs inmates do while in prison and on work...
Growing for Market Statewide Program to be held in Scottsbluff
Lincoln, Neb. —Nebraska Extension educators and fellow growers across four different locations in Nebraska will offer a program entitled “Growing for Market Statewide” in September and October. Anyone interested in growing produce and selling at farmer’s markets, direct consumer sales, or with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups is invited to attend.
Omaha, NE Faces Potential Severe Weather with Damaging Winds and Hail
Omaha, NE – Eastern Nebraska, including Omaha, could see isolated severe thunderstorms on Thursday as a cold front moves southeastward across the central Plains. While the risk is lower compared to areas further north, the Storm Prediction Center indicates that strong boundary-layer heating could lead to damaging winds and large hail during the late afternoon and evening.
Sidney opens 2024 golf season with team title at home invite
SIDNEY - The Sidney High School girls golf team placed four golfers in the top 15 to win their season opening tournament at Hillside Golf Course in Sidney on Tuesday. Claire Jordan shot an 87 (+15) to finish third. That led the Lady Raiders, followed by Josette McConnell in fourth place at 94 (+22). Katie Raffelson, 9th, Aubrey Campbell, 13th, and Jordan DeNovellis, 18th, rounded out the Sidney golfers.
Bellevue Police looking for ‘armed and dangerous’ shooting suspect
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - Bellevue Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man they suspect in a shooting Wednesday morning, calling him “armed and dangerous.”. BPD said that officers responding to a Family Dollar store near 25th Street and Chandler Road found a 29-year-old man at the scene who had been shot in the leg.
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