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Health department’s mental health program for youths grows to include South Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -Nature and poetry are two things that some say calm the nerves. “It makes me relaxed and have an open mind about what I’m doing,” said 11-year-old Maciel Chaidez. Chaidez was one of several kids taking part in Tuesday’s activities at Lauritzen Gardens as a...
A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
Thursday Forecast: Oppressive heat in the rearview mirror
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - We broke a four-day streak of highs between 90-98 degrees yesterday with a high of 84. If you think that was a comfortable break from the heat, just wait and see what’s in store for the weekend. It should be a mostly sunny to partly...
July Investor’s Corner – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
For more than 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has provided peace of mind by focusing on the health needs of Nebraskans. As part of a nationwide association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield represents the nation’s largest and most experienced health care benefit companies. BCBSNE’s...
County, city law officers arrest three in search of Beatrice home
BEATRICE – Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies and Beatrice Police combined to make three arrests July 12th, following the serving of a search warrant n Beatrice. Just after noon, Friday….law officers executed the warrant at a home in the fifteen-hundred-block of Market Street….part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution authorities say was happening at the home.
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
World Champion Trick Roper Joan Wells Coming to GIPL
Grand Island, Neb. — World champion trick roper Joan Wells will present a free program for all ages on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Island Public Library.,. “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. In a dazzling and unique performance, she will follow the evolution of trick roping from charros creating rope spinning in Old Mexico through the heyday of Will Rogers and his affiliation with the Texas Jacks Wild West Show and the Ziegfeld Follies in the first decades of the 20th century.
New bus route expands transportation options in rural Nebraska
VALENTINE, Neb. - If you don’t drive in a city, you can still get around by bus, rail or ride share, but public transportation is often limited in rural areas. However, that’s starting to change in some parts of Nebraska. 89-year-old Martha Siegfried of Valentine doesn’t drive but...
‘6 Regions, One Nebraska’ campaign begins
A broad coalition of state and local leaders convened in Grand Island Thursday to announce a “6 Regions, One Nebraska” initiative designed to reflect a new era of economic development.K.C. Belitz, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, introduced the project on the campus of Central Community College, a location which in and of itself was significant since the six regions…
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