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Grand Island Community Fireworks Display Planning Tips
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- The Grand Island Community Fireworks Display committee has updated information to help you prepare for this year’s fireworks display. New to many spectators is the addition of parking in the field across Stuhr Road, east of Fonner Park. Parking will be available in the “Luebbe Lot” after 8:30 p.m. on July 4. Due to the great vantage point, there is a new twist. The first 20 cars to that lot, that either show a donation receipt for $100 dated July 4 from the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, or donate $100 at the gate, will receive VIP parking.
Tornado touches down at Rokeby Road near SW Lincoln
The tornado that touched down in SW Lincoln Monday, July 1, 2024 has been determined to be an EF-1. This tornado touched down along SW 27th street just south of West Rokeby Road and quickly produced EF1 damage as it moved northeast. Extensive tree damage was noted to several acreages...
Hastings College’s prolific bowling coach to retire
HASTINGS, Neb. — The coach who started the Hastings College bowling program and built it into a national powerhouse is moving on. The college announced Tuesday that Ron Hergott is retiring. Hergott achieved great levels of success leading the program, including having the only women’s back-to-back individual national champion in NAIA history and guiding the 2020 men’s team to a top three finish.
Health Department shares precautions to stay safe from mosquito bites this summer
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reminds community members to protect themselves from mosquito bites not just over the Fourth of July, but for the rest of the summer. This season’s first human case of West Nile virus was recently reported in eastern Nebraska, according to the...
Italian acrobatic jets stop in North Platte
The Frecce Tricolori, the aerobatic demonstration team of the Italian Air Force, stopped at the North Platte Regional Airport/Lee Bird Field Monday to refuel and layover as they tour North America. The 10 jets are touring the U.S. and Canada for the first time in more than 30 years, presenting...
Nebraska football reaches far into the future with latest QB offer
While the Nebraska football have their quarterback of the 2025 class locked down and it seems likely they can lock down their 2026 gunslinger on board as well, Matt Rhule and his crew aren’t wasting any time working towards the program's future. In order to do that, the Huskers...
History Nebraska Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
Lincoln, NE - 07/02/2024 - Today, History Nebraska announced that three of its historic sites and museums have joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
Dozens of dogs available for adoption at Nebraska Humane Society after virus outbreak
OMAHA, Neb. — After nearly three weeks, dozens of dogs are back up for adoption at the Nebraska Humane Society. The dogs were under quarantine after a pneumovirus, a viral respiratory infection, was discovered in the shelter. Now, NHS said they're over the hump and ready to start finding these dogs a home.
Corn Flakes: Two Professional Volleyball Leagues in Omaha
Last winter it was fun to watch the Omaha Supernovas make their debut and I was happy to see that they had a good following. The addition of several former Huskers has got to help with that as well. Former Husker volleyball standout Briana Holman is the newest member of...
One cited in two-vehicle crash at busy Hastings intersection
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Two people received medical attention after a crash Tuesday near Hastings High School. According to Hastings Police, it happened at 12:40 p.m. at the intersection of 16th Street and Burlington Avenue, where a minivan and car collided. HPD Captain Jason Haase said a 50-year-old Hastings resident...
Gavin Gracey named Community Development Director for Hastings EDC
HASTINGS — The Hastings Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is proud to announce the appointment of Gavin Gracey as its new Community Development Director. A native of Hastings, Gavin brings a deep commitment to his hometown and a passion for fostering community growth and prosperity. Gavin Gracey graduated from Fort...
North Platte High School tennis team raising money for expenses
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte High School tennis team is raising money for expenses. During the day Monday and into Tuesday, the team was hard at work selling peaches and pecans exported from Georgia. Each peach flat was $35 and each pecan bag was $15. North Platte...
Beatrice officials preparing to make use of RAISE grant
BEATRICE – Now that the City of Beatrice has been named recipient of a $21.3 million federal RAISE grant, the work really begins. The grant is part of the bipartisan Infrastructure bill passed by Congress and signed by President Biden. Nebraska Congressional members who voted in favor of that bill include House member Don Bacon and Senator Deb Fischer.
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The village of Phillips has big plans to kick off Independence Day early with its fifth annual July 3rd celebration Wednesday night. The event will feature fireworks, food and games for all ages to enjoy at Phillips Memorial Hall. Penny Evans, event coordinator and the Phillips Community Foundation manager says Phillips is ready for the annual celebration. “We’re right on schedule and we’re hoping lots of families come to enjoy our event,” Evans stated.
Nine businesses in downtown Kearney to receive renovations from grant awards
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Nine businesses in downtown Kearney are set to start renovations on the interior and exterior of their downtown buildings thanks to grant awards from the City of Kearney. The Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Awards are given annually to businesses that apply for the grants. The applications are...
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