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Splendid Saturday with some warmer temperatures
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Thanks to a cold front Thursday evening, all of Nebraska saw cooler temperatures Friday. 80s look to be in play for the weekend and into the work week in eastern Nebraska. Western Nebraska could see hotter temperatures again this weekend. Dry conditions are expected for a while with the most notable chance of showers Thursday/Friday.
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.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. UTEP Miners: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel
Where: Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium -- Lincoln, Nebraska. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) The UTEP Miners will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Kickoff is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Tom Osborne Field at Memorial Stadium.
In 'unbelievable surprise' latest Nebraska football addition is eligible right away
When Nebraska football kicks off against the UTEP Miners on Saturday it’s extremely unlikely that the newest addition, Mac Markway will see the field. But what is a bit surprising is that he could. That is to say, he’d be allowed to if he had more than a handful of practices as a Huskers under his belt.
A Nebraska zoo announces birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. — There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16. Adama was born to 24-year-old mom Chomel, and the zoo said that she's "already enjoying her time swimming...
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