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First Ever Tenant Union Formed In NE
Nebraska's first tenant's union has been established in Bellevue. WOWT reports that residents at the Fontenelle Hills Apartments formed a union earlier this month. Union members have expressed concerns over alleged conditions at the apartment complex including compromised garage structures, potholes, non-working lights and a non-working laundry room.
Sources weigh in on five-star Michael Terry III's recruitment as No. 1 athlete visits Texas, Oregon, Nebraska
The dead period is gone, and schools will hustle to make one last summer pitch for several prospects across the country. The late-July visit week has been an important tool for schools to try and steal momentum before an August announcement or make a last impression before the season starts. Three schools are hoping to use this weekend to impact five-star San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry III.
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...
Air quality drops in Tri-Cities as wildfire smoke lingers over the area
KEARNEY — Air quality across the Tri-Cities has decreased to moderate conditions, while areas to the west have seen larger drops, due to the persistent Canadian wildfire smoke over the region. As of July 23, there were 954 active wildfires in Canada with 1.8 million hectares of land burned...
Lexington man arrested after police cruiser was stolen from a dealership
LEXINGTON — A Lexington man was arrested after law enforcement said he stole a Lexington Police Department cruiser that had recently been sold to a dealership on Monday, July 22. Russell Brogan, 35, has been charged with theft – receiving stolen property, $5,000+, a Class 2A felony. Brogran...
Grand Island Public Schools to provide free meals to all students starting 2024
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Starting the 2024-2025 school year, all Grand Island Public Schools (GIPS) students will have access to free breakfast and lunch at every school. GIPS is now one of the largest districts in Nebraska to offer no-cost meals districtwide. Dr. Summer Stephens, our Associate Superintendent, highlights...
York man under investigation for potential child enticement
YORK, Neb. (KOLN) - A mother’s accusation and an interview with two girls have police suspicious of a York man. Authorities are working to examine any potential evidence on the electronic devices of a 65-year-old York man. A search warrant, filed on Tuesday, details a strange series of accusations...
Gallery: Buffalo County 4-H Shows
KEARNEY — The 4-H shows continued on at the Buffalo County Fair on Thursday, July 25. 4-Hers were busy cleaning, prepping and practicing with their show animals in preparation for their events. The shows on Thursday afternoon included goat and dairy showmanship and bucket calf, feeder calves and junior bulls.
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