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Another large sinkhole opens up in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A sinkhole large enough to swallow a car opened up in Omaha Friday, closing off roads and reportedly putting people in danger. The sinkhole is located near 57th and Pratt streets, in north-central Omaha, not too far away from another large sinkhole near 33rd and Cass streets in Midtown.
California man biking cross country to fulfill dream, honor fallen soldiers makes stop in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A California man, who recently retired, is fulfilling a dream that began in 1976 by making a cross-country bike trip. The journey started on June 9 in Seattle and is expected to end in New York in late August. "I retired about six weeks ago, and...
Boil Water Order for City of Humboldt
(KLZA)--A boil water order has been issued for the city of Humboldt. During the month of July the City of Humboldt found E. coli at the point-of-entry into the public water system. Citizens of Humboldt are told not to drink the water without boiling it first. Bring water to a...
Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which owns the resort in Grand […] The post Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Sutton Community Home raises $1 million for renovations
SUTTON, Neb. (KSNB) - The Sutton Community Home held a groundbreaking ceremony for their addition and renovations project on Friday. The nursing home has been operating and assisting residents of the area for 60 years and has not changed since opening back in 1964. Their goal is to raise $6 million for renovations and additions to the home.
Transgender woman filing suit after state refused Medicaid coverage for reassignment surgery
AMES, Iowa — Sondra Wilson claims that the state denied her Medicaid coverage for her gender reassignment surgery. Wilson doesn’t have a law degree, but is representing herself in this case. She said she reached out to about 50 different law firms across the state and couldn’t afford any of the quotes she was given.
Kearney Little League Defeats Hastings Little League, Advances to Championship on Sunday
KEARNEY, Neb. — It came down to the wire, between two historic little league programs. But in 2024, it's Kearney Little League that lives to see another day. Kearney defeated Hastings, 7-5, scoring four of its runs in the bottom of the third inning. Hendrex Cochran earned the save for Kearney, having to step onto the mound, in the top of the fifth.
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