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LTU announces two south Lincoln street closures
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Sections of two south Lincoln streets will close next week. The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department announced the closures Thursday and said each will last a few days. On Tuesday, 70th Street will be shut down from Pine Lake to Yankee Hill roads. Workers will...
Quiet and drier weather just in time for Kool-Aid Days
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - After isolated showers and storms clear out this evening, much of the night will be quiet with mainly clear skies. Out west, there will be some clouds that move in. Late in the night and into early tomorrow, there maybe some showers and isolated thunderstorms over Southwest and West Central Nebraska. These will push east southeast over Southern Nebraska and Northern Kansas through the morning. Skies will then clear out in the afternoon. Highs will be back up into the 80s to near 90° Friday afternoon. Some isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible over Western Nebraska late Friday afternoon and into the evening. As they move into Central Nebraska, they will weaken and diminish, with clearing skies coming after midnight. There may be some areas of fog early Saturday.
Typical mid August temperatures expected Thursday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Warm temperatures will continue on Thursday across Nebraska and it will still be a bit humid. Isolated thunderstorms could pop up this afternoon and one or two severe thunderstorms possible. Temperatures on Friday through the weekend will be near average with another small chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.
Community Redevelopment Authority approves largest housing development in North Platte history
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The City of North Platte Community Redevelopment Authority approved a contract that will allow work to begin on the largest housing development in North Platte history. The CRA discussed and approved the redevelopment contract for Midwest Land Development to build nearly 800 affordable, single-family homes...
Center for preparedness holds symposia series across Nebraska
The UNMC College of Public Health’s Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions completed its 2024 Annual Symposia Series in June. A total of six events were held between March and June across the state in Bellevue, Norfolk, Kearney, Bridgeport, North Platte and Beatrice. Topics at each session included...
Lincoln Airport Showing ‘Top Gun’ Friday for Outdoor Movie Series
Friday is National Aviation Day and the Lincoln Airport will be celebrating by screening the aviation classic “Top Gun” on the side of the old Cold War hanger for the next installment of the LNK Outdoor Movie Series. Pack your blankets, chairs, and favorite snacks to enjoy a...
The 3-2-1: How many true freshmen will see action for Nebraska in 2024?
How many freshmen will see action for Nebraska in 2024? We size that up and more in this wee's 3-2-1 column. The post The 3-2-1: How many true freshmen will see action for Nebraska in 2024? appeared first on On3.
Omaha crews fight morning house fire, rescue dog inside
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - OFD responded to an early morning fire Thursday near Omaha’s midtown. The Omaha Fire Department was called to a home near 42nd and Franklin St. just before 3:00 a.m. OFD said that when they got to the scene, all residents were outside of the house...
Term-limited Nebraska lawmakers mount what could be last push for more property tax relief
LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends. State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined three options for his colleagues to consider Thursday afternoon, ahead of an expected second-round […]
Secretary of State Evnen awaits court ruling on voter registration policy
LINCOLN Neb. — Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced that the agenda item to restore voting rights for individuals with felony convictions, registered under LB53, has been removed from the August 20 State of Nebraska Board of Pardons meeting. This decision follows the Nebraska Supreme Court's acceptance of a case challenging the constitutionality of the Secretary’s instruction to cease voter registrations for individuals with felony convictions.
Mosquito numbers in Nebraska jumped this summer. It’s likely going to get worse in the future.
OMAHA, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - Bob Decker thought he’d get an early start on golf one morning this summer when he headed to Omaha’s Steve Hogan Golf Course. Instead, he ended up providing swarms of mosquitoes their breakfast, lunch and dinner during his round at the nine-hole course.
Tim Walz’s 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for drunk driving in 1995
When Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign repeatedly made false statements about the details of his 1995 arrest for drunk and reckless driving.
EducationQuest awards $840,000 in grant funding to 27 Nebraska high schools
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - EducationQuest Foundation today announced that 27 Nebraska high schools have been awarded $840,000 in College Access Grant funding over the next four years to help develop and enhance programs designed to increase the number of students who go to college. EducationQuest awards College Access Grants every...
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