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First state in history to have competing abortion ballot measures on the same ballot
Welcome to the Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Nebraskans to vote on competing abortion ballot initiatives in November. Lowest percentage of contested state legislative primaries since 2014. Wesley Harris (D) and Brad Briner (R) running for North...
Union workers cry foul over layoffs at immigration service centers
Unionized workers with the federal agency responsible for processing immigration and asylum paperwork claim they are being forced to turn their jobs over to non-union labor, in violation of federal law. United Electrical, Radio, & Machine Workers of America members say the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Nebraska Service Center...
Mascot greets Nebraska State Fairgoers with comedy schtick on a stick
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - When visitors walk through the gates of the Nebraska State Fair, they may hear a familiar voice speaking above the crowd. There’s a good chance it belongs to Bobbie the Barker. She’s the official Nebraska State Fair mascot, on a stick, which holds her...
Fair Food Finds: Cheese on a stick
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fair tried to get you to the grounds for lunch Wednesday. NSF Sales Director Keaton Irwin said by noon the front gate was asking for more meal vouchers. The Lunch Bunch Special gave you a food voucher for the same amount you...
Fighting all her life -- 2 Year Old Girl getting kidney transplant -- family raising money
GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Fighters come in all shapes and sizes and NTV got the chance to speak with the family of a 2 year old girl who's been fighting her whole life. 2 year old Leila Soria will be undergoing Kidney transplant surgery in a few weeks. Leila's...
Fair vendors anticipate boost with cool down and new promotions but heat hampers business
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The heat wave leaves some vendors feeling fried but a cool down in the forecast could beef up crowds at the Nebraska State Fair. Leon's turns up the temp with tasty tacos. Enrique Leon holds the title for best new fair food but he’s feeling the heat during this summer slam.
Number of fee increases coming after approval by Grand Island city council
GRAND ISLAND – The Grand Island City Council approved a 14-page list of fee changes 7-0 at the Aug. 27 meeting. Council members Maggie Mendoza, Bethany Guzinski, and Chuck Haase were absent from the meeting. The fee changes included increases for aquatic passes, golfing fees, the Stolley Park train,...
Hastings Rejuvenates Downtown, through Grant Program
The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarded $1.45 million of CDBG funds for Downtown Revitalization (DTR). Use of these grants has produced 11 façade/building renovation projects, 13 new businesses, 26 new owner-occupied or rental loft apartments, and 2 parking lot renovations—with one last project to be completed.
After 50 years, Lodge Restaurant moves from original spot to former Skeeter Barnes
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Lodge Restaurant will still relocate, but not to the University Village. After remaining in the same location for over 50 years, the lodge was being forced to move. Initially, they planned to move to the University Village, but that has since changed. According to the...
Lincoln has paid millions – far more than Omaha – to settle employee lawsuits. More are looming.
After reaching a settlement with the Lincoln Police Department over allegations of retaliation for reporting sexual assault, former officer Sarah Williams addressed the Lincoln City Council at a public meeting in December 2021. She said she was there for two reasons: to reclaim her voice and to inform the council...
Rooms fill up in Lincoln, one of Airbnb renters’ top college football destinations
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The football season is here, and data show that people are looking to visit the capital city. “The Colorado game is already booked,” Todd Knobel, owner of Martha’s Bed and Breakfast, said Wednesday. He’s getting ready for the busy season. “Some of...
2024 game-by-game predictions for Nebraska
UTEP at home — Nebraska win. Like most people I like the Huskers to take advantage of their first non-conference game as an opener since 2019 and start 1-0 for the first time since that year. The first game will provide plenty of spicy Dylan Raiola takes regardless how...
Village clerk of tiny Nebraska town resigns amid probe by state auditor’s team
LINCOLN — The village of Litchfield in central Nebraska “boasts a whopping 280 people,” according to its website, which goes on to say that the small-town atmosphere contributes to a high quality of life. But a Nebraska State Auditor’s Office probe into village operations has disrupted the calm, revealing apparent misappropriation of public funds, inaccurate utility […]
5-Star Performer: O’Neill paces Hastings College volleyball as freshman
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Mikah O’Neill closed out her high school volleyball career on a high note at Sumner-Eddyville-Miller, winning the Class D1 state championship last season as a high school senior. Now, she’s playing at Hastings College and making a huge impact in her freshman year. “I...
SEASON PREVIEW: Cassie Eickhoff era set to begin for Beatrice Volleyball
BEATRICE, NEB. - A new era for Beatrice Volleyball is set to begin this Thursday night. The Cassie Eickhoff era will officially get underway when Beatrice hosts Crete to open the season. Eickhoff, a Beatrice alum herself, says it was important to her to help improve the volleyball program from her own town.
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