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Woman hit, killed by train in Columbus Monday, OSHA launching investigation into incident
COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Platte County Sheriff's Office said one woman is dead after she was hit by a train. It happened Monday night in Columbus. Witnesses said she was hit while getting off the tracks. Deputies said right now it is deemed accidental. A team of investigators from...
Nebraska’s newest ‘Good Life’ district, in Bellevue, will center on indoor waterpark
BELLEVUE — Nebraska has its fourth “Good Life” district, as state economic development officials have approved the formation of a 575-acre district in Bellevue. The newest district, near the intersection of Highways 75 and 34 in Bellevue, joins others that have been designated in Gretna, Omaha and Grand Island.
Series evens in 6-2 Omaha loss to Saints
SAINT PAUL, MN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series to the Saint Paul Saints, losing 6-2 Wednesday afternoon at CHS Field. For the second straight game, the Saints got on the board first and jumped out to a 4-0 lead off Omaha starting pitcher Anthony Veneziano, tagging the left-hander for four runs on seven hits over the first three innings of the game.
Nebraska football walk-on program fade into oblivion officially begins
If it hasn’t sunk in just yet, one of the most beloved aspects of the Nebraska football program is about to be a thing of the past. That is barring some sort of last minute change to how the schools around the NCAA are expected to settle a lawsuit that has to do with athlete compensation.
Four Lincoln Teams Reach Class ‘A’ State Legion Baseball Tournament
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 25)–The Class A State Legion Baseball Tournament pairings have been released, which includes four Lincoln teams. Area 5 champion Carpetland of Lincoln East will play in the American Division at Elkhorn and take on DC Electric on Saturday at 1pm. In the National Division here in Lincoln at Den Hartog Field, Area 5 runner-up Pinnacle Bank of Lincoln Southwest squares off with Elkhorn South Saturday at 7pm. The host team, Strasburger Orthopedics of Lincoln Northwest, will play at 1pm Saturday against Gretna and Area 6 runner-up JC Brager of Lincoln Southeast plays Papillion-LaVista South Saturday at 10am.
Survey shows continued decline in rural economy
OMAHA, NE – The latest Rural Mainstreet Index has declined for an eleventh consecutive month. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says weak agriculture commodity prices and declining exports contributed to weakness in the economy. He says, “China, for example, their economy’s just moving sideways to down, and that means...
"Weaving a Nation" presented by Chautauqua in Norfolk
Humanities Nebraska has announced that Nebraska Chautauqua will come to Norfolk on August 2nd and 3rd with the theme “Weaving a Nation.”. The theme is in commemoration of the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S. This also marks the 40th anniversary of Chautauqua for Humanities Nebraska. The word “Chautauqua”...
The improbable return of ‘the beer that made Omaha jealous’
In a time before Prohibition, tiny Wilber, Nebraska, produced something nearby metropolis Omaha envied. Today, more than a century later, Wilber is trying to make Omaha jealous again. In its heyday, the Wilber Brewing Company produced 40,000 barrels of beer per year, and almost all of it was consumed by...
Anti-tobacco education night to be held in Grand Island
The Hall County Tobacco Free Coalition is teaming up with CHI Health St. Francis for a public presentation on the dangers of tobacco products. In the last two years, the American Lung Association reported a 135% increase in young people using e-cigarettes, with the number now around five million users.
Just Love Coffee Adding Drive Thru
Just Love Coffee at 3rd and Main in downtown Chadron will soon have another ordering option for customers. A drive thru. After bringing the southern coffee and waffle shop to Chadron in 2019, owner Drew Petersen is taking the next step by adding a drive thru on the south side of the building. Petersen said that he had patrons suggest that they would like the option of a drive thru and felt that he needed to make that easier option available.
Christmas in July? Henry Doorly Zoo offering holiday fun with new Zoolightful pass, themed Late Nights at the Zoo
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is celebrating Christmas in July, offering guests some holiday fun at great prices. Related coverage in the video above: 1,000,000th Henry Doorly Zoo guest in 2024. The festivities start with Zoolightful. Guests can have unlimited access to the beautifully...
“Connoisseur” Shop Greenlight Natural Seeks Best of Omaha Status
Founded by Chris Potratz in July 2019, Greenlight Natural was the third dispensary to open in Omaha, Nebraska selling CBD and THC. Located in Historic Benson, this locally owned corner store offers education and a wide selection of cannabis flower, edibles, and baked goods made – all custom formulated and lab tested.
Lincoln Children’s Zoo recognizes National Zookeepers Week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - National Zookeepers Week is recognized from July 21-27. Throughout the seven days, facilities around the country highlight and celebrate the around-the-clock labor of zookeepers. At Lincoln Children’s Zoo, leaders are highlighting workers like Jake Beiermann. Beiermann has been with the zoo for ten years. He says...
New acrobatic show will dazzle crowds with jaw-dropping tricks with a holiday flare in December
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha Performing Arts announced an all-new acrobatic adventure is coming to downtown this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Omaha's music scene. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland fuses circus performances with classic holiday music as aerialists and acrobats wow crowds. There are new storylines, costumes,...
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