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DOT Celebrates Major Milestones in Nebraska Infrastructure Development
August 23, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) marked the achievement of three initiatives that will significantly improve the state's ability to address infrastructure needs. These include the completion of the US-30 Expressway from Columbus to Fremont, implementation of LB 1335 (2024) and the launch of the Nebraska Infrastructure Hub—each reflecting NDOT’s commitment to growth and innovation. The event featured remarks from Governor Jim Pillen, NDOT Director Vicki Kramer, Senator Mike Moser, and Game and Parks Director Tim McCoy, who have all played key roles in these accomplishments.
Nebraska State Fair kicks off Friday
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The 2024 Nebraska State Fair kicked off Friday at Fonner Park in Grand Island. “We are so excited for the 155th annual celebration of all things Nebraska that is the State Fair,” said Jaime Parr, Nebraska State Fair Executive Director. “The entertainment, animals, competitions, vendors and food are all ready for fair guests to enjoy. There is so much fun planned for 2024.”
New report looks at how many college graduates stay in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska is doing well keeping in-state students from leaving after they graduate from college, but a new report shows it can do a lot better at retaining out-of-state students. Zoe Houston is heading into her junior year at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. She wants to be...
Family fights for continued awareness of dyslexia, grateful for eight years of Nebraska legislation
LINCOLN — Norah Schmidt loves reading, particularly dystopia and romance novels, but the high school senior recalls when that wasn’t always the case because of a learning disability: dyslexia. Norah, 17, remembers being pulled out of class for timed readings where staff would hold a stopwatch and track how quickly she could read and if she […]
The Kearney Bearcat Marching Band will be taming ‘Dragons’ this season
KEARNEY — The Kearney High School Bearcat Marching Band will be donning their uniforms and taming the show “Dragons” this marching band season. The members of the marching band were found where they are most mornings in the fall, on the practice field prior to sunrise. On...
Bassett, Cozad, Lexington, North Platte airports receive FAA grant funds
In June and July, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $18 million to 24 airports across the state. The grant funds are part of a nationwide initiative to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure. As a part of the grand money awarded, Rock County Airport in...
PHOTO ALBUM: UNK kicks off new academic year with parade, convocation, Blue Gold Showcase
The University of Nebraska at Kearney was alive with energy Friday as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered for annual Blue Gold Welcome events on campus. Festivities began with the Parade of Lopers, which showcased the Pride of the Plains Marching Band and set the tone for the evening. Following the parade, students gathered for the convocation, where they were formally welcomed to the new academic year by Interim Chancellor Charlie Bicak and other campus leaders. The celebration culminated with Blue Gold Showcase, where more than 2,000 attendees visited 218 booths featuring local businesses, campus organizations and other UNK partners. The showcase also included a community picnic hosted by Bicak, offering a chance for students to connect with each other and the Kearney community.
Nebraska postal worker arrested for allegedly opening other people's mail, mail theft
YUTAN, Neb. — The mayor of Yutan said a postal worker is now facing charges for opening other people's mail and mail theft. In a statement, Mayor Matt Thompson said his office started getting complaints six months ago. Those complaints were forwarded to the inspector general. The Post Office...
St. Francis presents Amanda Bush with DAISY Award
Grand Island— CHI Health St. Francis recognizes Emergency Department nurse Amanda Bush, RN, its most recent DAISY Award recipient. Bush is recognized for excellence in nursing and providing above-and-beyond compassionate care to her patients and their families. The hospital chooses one recipient monthly from the many nominations submitted by...
PREEC Recognizes Farmers and Agriculturalist at Annual P.A.R.T.T.
The University of Nebraska -Lincoln’s Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center (PREEC) awarded a family and an individual its 2024 Outstanding Service to Panhandle Agriculture award on Thursday, Aug. 22, at the annual Panhandle Agriculture Research Technology Tour. Michael Ann Relka. Relka has been the agriculturist at Western Sugar...
High School Football Previews: Wood River Ready to Fly
WOOD RIVER, Neb. — 2023, in the eyes of Wood River football, was not ideal. 1-8 in the first year of the Austin Ruskamp era, with the lone win coming against a Gibbon team that also only had one win all season. The past is the past, though, and...
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