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Big Blue Bay announces opening day
Big Blue Bay will open on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, weather and water conditions permitting. Season passes for 2024 swimming season are available for purchase on weekdays from 8:00am to 7:00pm, Saturdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm, and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Season Pass prices are as follows:. Household pass:...
Fischer, Ricketts vote to kill latest border security bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans again blocked a bill meant to clamp down on the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sought Thursday to underscore GOP resistance to the proposal. The legislation, negotiated by a bipartisan group of...
Payton praises all 3 quarterbacks seeking Broncos starting job
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos closed out their first week of OTAs Thursday with coach Sean Payton praising all three quarterbacks competing for the starting job and cautioning that nothing should be read into the order in which they take snaps. “We try to split up all...
WNCC to host series of Registration Days
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College's Student Success Center will host a series of Registration Day events throughout the and summer to allow first-time college students to register for classes in the Fall 2024 semester. The upcoming dates are:. June 3 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. July 13 |10:00...
US service members treated for injuries related to pier off Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP)— Three U.S. service members assigned to the floating pier system that is helping bring aid into Gaza received injuries while at sea working on the distribution process, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, the deputy commander of Central Command, told reporters on a call Thursday. One of the service...
Crazy 11th inning ends in Oakland comeback over Colorado
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tyler Soderstrom drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a five-run 11th inning and the Oakland Athletics stunned the Colorado Rockies 10-9 on Thursday in the rubber match of a three-game series. Oakland trailed 9-5 before Max Schuemann doubled home a run to start the winning...
Pay-for-play is nearly a done deal for major college sports
(AP) The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences announced Thursday night that they have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims, a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.
NCAA, nation's biggest conferences ok $2.8 billion lawsuit settlement
NEW YORK (AP) —The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.
🎥 Why the officer who arrested No. 1 golfer in the world was disciplined
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer's vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in the officer being dragged to the ground, authorities said Thursday.
Precious Moments creator Sam Butcher dies at 85
CARTHAGE, Mo. (AP) — Sam Butcher, the artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children, has died. He was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life's mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause of death were provided.
Memorial Day closures in Alliance
Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance Facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27 , 2024 in observance of Memorial Day. This closure includes the Utility Office, Senior Center, Sallows Military Museum, Public Works and the Municipal Building. Public Transit will not be running on Monday, May 27 th .
Dams Protect Lives and Property During Intense Rainstorms
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Amid a series of intense rainstorms, eastern Nebraska faced a deluge that brought up to 10 inches of rain within hours. Thanks to a network of floodwater-reduction dams, lives were saved, and property damage was significantly mitigated. These dams, built through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
NSP kicks off summer travel with Make It Click Campaign
LINCOLN, NEB. — Summer is right around the corner! The Nebraska State Patrol is kicking off the summer travel season with the Make It Click statewide campaign. "Summer means road trips, vacations, community events, family gatherings, and much more," said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “For all those trips, we want Nebraskans and our visitors to be safe on the road. That starts by making your seat belt click before every trip.”
Nebraska advocates fear ‘catastrophic’ nursing home staffing rule will lead to closures
LINCOLN — Some Nebraska advocates and lawmakers are fearing more nursing home closures in light of a finalized federal rule for minimum staffing requirements. In May, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published a rule that will set, for the first time, the minimum number of daily nursing hours per resident that facilities must meet (3.48), with a registered nurse on hand at all times. Implementation will be staggered in the next two to five years, differing for rural and urban facilities, and hardship exemptions are available.
2 WNCC students receive national scholarships from PTK
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Two Western Nebraska Community College students were recently honored at Phi Theta Kappa's national "Catalyst" convention. Michael Aldridge, of Benkelman was named Nebraska's 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar and Ryan Lenhart of Scottsbluff was named Nebraska's 2024 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. The scholars are selected...
DOVES Counseling Center Moves To New Location
Gering, NE – 5/22/2024 – The DOVES Program is excited to announce its move to a new office location, reflecting our commitment to growth and deeper community engagement. While our current Gering office will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the transition, our dedicated advocates remain available to provide support via our 24-Hour Help Line at 866-95-DOVES or 24-Hour Text Line at 515-599-6620.
🎥Justice Dept.: Illegal monopoly by Ticketmaster drives up prices for fans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America — squelching competition and driving up prices for fans. The lawsuit, filed in federal court...
Sears silences Boilermaker bats as Nebraska advances in Big 10 Tournament
Brett Sears and Drew Christo combined to toss a two-hitter, as the duo retired 19 of the last 20 Boilermakers in Nebraska’s 6-2 win over Purdue on Wednesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Nebraska (35-20) scored six runs on 12 hits and an error, while Purdue (33-24)...
McMahon's blast sends Rockies to 12th inning victory in Oakland
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning and the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night. Elias Díaz had three hits including a two-run home run, while Brendan Rogers and Hunter Goodman each added a pair of hits to help Colorado snap a four-game losing streak. Before the skid, the Rockies had won seven consecutive games for their longest streak in nearly five years.
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