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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...
On a Pin High: First Tee’s Taylor Sidzyik
Growing up in Omaha, Taylor Sidzyik often thinks back on his own sports priorities when teaching kids as young as 5 about the game of golf as the First Tee of Omaha program director. “My dad was a wrestler and a baseball player, so I grew up playing select baseball,”...
Darland building new branch for CharterWest Bank & Mortgage Center in South Omaha
Darland has partnered with CharterWest Bank & Mortgage Center to expand its presence in South Omaha with a new branch located on S. 24th St. The 6,114-square-foot facility will offer a full suite of financial services including consumer and commercial banking as well as mortgage lending. The building’s exterior will...
City Stroll A Success In Downtown Wayne
WAYNE – New and returning students were introduced and re-introduced to Wayne America bringing the Wayne State College and several City of Wayne businesses together. From the Carhart Lumber parking lot on the south end of Main Street as well as throughout downtown Wayne, the first year of Wayne State College City Stroll was a success.
‘I can go anywhere in my small town’: UNL students discuss crime concerns
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – As students arrive at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, many encounter something they’re not used to dealing with: crime. “To be honest, at first, I felt a little nervous about safety,” said freshman Hayden Ricley. “I can go anywhere in my small town like anytime of the day because nothing happens there; it’s really boring.”
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