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Vargas leads Bacon in campaign cash after Q2 in U.S. House race
OMAHA — Democratic donors in and beyond Nebraska’s borders are focusing more money and attention this year on the Omaha-area rematch race for the U.S. House. From April 1 to June 30, Democratic challenger State Sen. Tony Vargas of Omaha outraised the four-term Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Papillion.
Albion native receives Nebraska Farmer scholarship
Nebraska Farmer is pleased to announce that Albion native Addy Donelson is our 2024 scholarship recipient. Donelson, who is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an agriculture and environmental sciences communication major, with minors in Engler entrepreneurship and public policy. The Boone Central High School graduate just added...
Madison man sentenced to 57 months for fentanyl conspiracy and cocaine possession
Jason Viera Penalbert, 37, of Madison, got a federal sentencing on Wednesday, July 17, for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl. In Omaha's federal court, Penalbert was sentenced to 57 months in prison, to be followed by a 2-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal justice system.
One person dead after train, van crash near Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - A man is dead after a van-train crash near Kearney on Thursday. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation, a van was traveling westbound on US Highway 30 east of Cherry Avenue just outside the Kearney city limits. The sheriff’s office said during that time, a Union Pacific train was backing up on a track that crosses the highway and collided with the van.
Getting Through College Easier When Students Find People to Hold Them Accountable
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. – Lina Traslaviña Stover is a self-described “nerd” and runner, both of which have helped her to be successful. “Math is my language,” she told a gathering of Latino high school students during a spring youth summit at Northeast Community College’s South Sioux City Extended Campus.
Gofundme account established for Norfolk drowning victim
The family of Erick Ponce Herrera is turning to the community for help after Ponce Herrera tragically drowned over the weekend. Ponce Herrera’s cousin, Nathalie Grenada has created a gofundme account to help Ponce Herrera’s expecting fiancée Nayla with funeral costs.
Woodall awarded prestigious First-Team Academic All-America honor
AUSTIN, TX – Northeast Community College sophomore women’s soccer player Aidyn Woodall was named First Team Academic All-America, it was announced by College Sports Communicators Tuesday. Established in 1952, CSC Academic All-America is considered the longest running and premier award for athletic and academic success. Northeast had six...
High-altitude balloon out of South Dakota floats around Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A white balloon floating around the Lincoln area caught the attention of many people with craned necks on Wednesday. The balloon, hovering over 11 miles above the ground, drifted around Lancaster County throughout the morning and afternoon. It lingered over Van Dorn Street for nearly two hours before floating northwest to Branched Oak Lake.
The Broadway Academy finds new home in Central City
CENTRAL CITY, Neb. (KSNB) - Instructors and students are hard at work here in Central City to hone their craft with singing and dancing for a big show coming up soon. The Broadway Academy is in Central City for the first time, but for the last 11 years the camp called Sutton home.
Cleaning up storm damage in Broken Bow after spotter confirmed tornado
Broken Bow, NEB — Business owners on South Fifth Ave in Broken Bow came back to a mess - after a spotter confirmed a tornado ripped through parts of Broken Bow Tuesday night. “All night we were without power," said owner of a U-Haul company in Broken Bow, Dave...
‘This operation has been life-changing’: Lincoln gets a cochlear implant surgeon
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – After nearly 20 years without one, Lincoln finally has another Cochlear implant surgeon. Previously, patients would have to travel to Omaha to get the procedure. Dr. Jesse Schmid is a Nebraska native, hailing from Alliance. He and his wife studied in Missouri for five years,...
Waverly nursing home put on probation, nurse suspended in connection to death of a resident, documents show
WAVERLY, Neb. — A nursing facility has been placed on probation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in connection to the death of a resident. Constance Glantz, 74, was mistakenly declared dead at The Mulberry at Waverly, a nursing home, in June. Glantz was then taken...
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