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2024 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show entertains nearly 80,000 flight fans
OFFUTT AFB, Ne. – The 2024 Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show successfully concluded this past weekend, drawing nearly 80,000 attendees. After a six-year hiatus due to the 2019 flood, COVID-19, and runway construction, this year’s air show faced several unique challenges, yet it ultimately showcased the resilience and dedication of the men and women of the 55th Wing.
Platinum-selling violinist Lindsey Stirling plays private concert for patients, families at Omaha's Children's Hospital
OMAHA, Neb. — Platinum selling violinist Lindsey Stirling played a private concert for patients and their families at Children's Hospital in Omaha on Monday. Organizers said the music helps soothe patients and teaches motivation and endurance through music. Stirling is inspiring a new generation of violinists with her unique...
Methodist Fremont Health names Vobejda as president, CEO
Steve Goeser, president and CEO of Methodist Health System, has announced that Bill Vobejda has been chosen as Methodist Fremont Health’s president and CEO. The Methodist Fremont Health board of directors selected Vobejda, and the Methodist Health System board of directors ratified the decision. Vobejda will assume the leadership role on Sept. 2.
Camp Maranatha to debut new family-oriented event this fall
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Camp Maranatha in Maxwell is known for its bible summer camps, and the organization is now debuting a new family-oriented event this fall. The event is titled, “Family Fun Days.” During this time, families from across the region can enjoy activities such as zipline, archery, sand volleyball, disc golf, fishing, putt-putt and nature walks.
WCCA Board welcomes Starr Lehl as new District 3 representative
SCOTTSBLUFF -- The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors announced today, August 26, that the District 3 vacancy has been filled by Starr Lehl of Minatare. Lehl was sworn in at the August Board of Governor's meeting. Lehl will serve the remaining term of former District 3 representative Misty Curtis, who resigned to accept the WNCC Alliance Campus Director position.
Gibbon rallies around one of their own
A 14-year-old from Gibbon is fighting for his life, and he's not alone. A whole herd of Buffaloes rounding up to join this young man in his battle. On Friday, everyone from the elementary and high school came together outside to show their collective support for Braxton Schoff, who was diagnosed with Leukemia.
Lincoln plans blood drive to honor slain investigator
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln police Chief Michon Morrow said Aug. 26 will never be the same for her and other Lincoln police officers. On that day four years ago, Investigator Mario Herrera was shot trying to serve an arrest warrant on a murder suspect. "It shook us to our...
No. 2 Huskers to Open Season at First Serve Showcase
No. 2 Nebraska volleyball will open the 2024 season in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday night, though the Huskers will be taking on the Wildcats of Kentucky rather than the Cardinals at the KFC Yum! Center. The match, set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN 2, is part of the AVCA...
Athlete of the Week: Nebraska native Natalie Schneider plays in final Paralympics
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska native Natalie Schneider looks to bring home gold one last time. Schneider, a mother of three, is a four-time Paralympic medalist for Team USA. She grew up playing basketball her whole life, until she was diagnosed with bone cancer in high school. Doctors told...
Quick Hits from Matt Rhule on a Husker game week
The Huskers haven't won an opener since 2019 so it's the box that needs checked before we get into all the other ones. Matt Rhule is hoping for a great Saturday. "Because we've worked very hard to get to this day." But Nebraska's coach isn't sleeping at all on the...
Big Ten Football’s Proper Power Rankings: Week Zero
Welcome to our weekly Big Ten power rankings which are the actual legitimate, authoritative and proper power rankings as decided by myself. I couldn’t decide whether this should be considered week one or week zero. However, I decided that the updated rankings come out after the weekend and since no Big Ten teams have played yet we will call this week zero.
Juvenile arrested for child neglect and possession of a controlled substance in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - A juvenile male in Valentine has been arrested on charges of child neglect and possession of a controlled substance following a law enforcement investigation and search warrant execution. According to Police Chief Dana Miller, the Nebraska District 8 Probation Office asked the Valentine Police Department to help with a probationary search of a home in the 100 block of West B Street on Monday.
Audit finds prison system could save about $3.9 million with better processes
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s prison system could save about $3.9 million by better controlling how it handles health care, health insurance and pharmacy services for prisoners, a state audit found. And inmates and crime victims could get compensated sooner from jobs inmates do while in prison and on work...
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