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'Paranormal Cirque' brings an enchanting and creepy performance to Lincoln and Omaha this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln and Omaha welcome exhilarating acts including the Wheel of Death, monstrous creatures, and shocking magic this fall. "Not for the faint of heart," Cirque Italia presents "Paranormal Cirque." The show creates terrifying images, using theatre, circus, and cabaret elements with a European-style flare. The show,...
Wade Shows operates amusement park at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND – Wade Shows turns a parking lot into an amusement park at the Nebraska State Fair, said general manager Gary Zaitshik. Wade Shows has served the Nebraska State Fair for approximately 14 years, he said. It is based in Spring Hill, Florida. Wade Shows offers 38 rides...
Shooting Ranges Available for Sight-In
Hunters may sight-in their firearms and bows for the coming seasons at any of several public and private shooting ranges listed on the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s website. “It is important to sight-in your firearm or bow to increase your accuracy, boost your confidence, and help prevent hunting...
Caricature artist a big “draw” at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - If you are looking for a memorable state fair souvenir, a fun idea could be getting a caricature of yourself drawn by Dirk Christensen. We caught up with QuickDraw Caricatures artist Dirk Christenen at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center to find out more about himself and his art work. “I’ve been doing this for about 34 years professionally,” Christensen said. “My real job over the years has been a broadcaster. I worked for 35 years in Kearney and another 7 in Lexington, and I was a program director in radio.” Christensen says he did caricatures as a side job during those years, but now he’s turned his passion for drawing people into a full-time endeavor.
Falls City author shares ‘hell’ of defeating an addiction to painkillers
By all outward appearances, Lori Gottula was living a charmed life. Her family owned the only grocery store in Falls City, Nebraska, and she was widely known for working at Peru State College, for her freelance stories in the Falls City Journal and for organizing the parade at her town’s annual Cobblestone Festival. But behind […]
One Man Band is popular entertainer at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND – Marc Dobson has a unique setup as the One Man Band: he plays 9.1 instruments attached to his body all at once. The instruments are his singing, harmonica, guitar, sub-guitar (the 0.1), bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, crash cymbal, splash cymbal, and hi-hat tambourine. Dobson said...
Summer Travel Season Closes with Busy Labor Day Weekend
AUGUST 30, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska State Troopers will be ready for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
Local restaurants to donate 10% of proceeds for ‘Dine Out to Help Out’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Diners, food chains, and local joints have partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to fight food insecurity one bill at a time. It’s for the Food Bank’s ‘Dine Out to Help Out’ initiative happening Wednesday, Sept. 11. When residents enjoy food at their favorite spots in town, restaurants donate some of their proceeds to the bank.
Come to the 12th Annual Party in the Garden Benefitting Domesti-PUPS
On September 6, Strictly Business Magazine is hosting the 12th annual garden party with all proceeds going towards Domesti-PUPS (domesti-pups.org). Guests will enjoy free good and drinks, live music, a silent and live auction and much more! Tickets are on sale now!. Enjoy delectable delights catered by Lincoln restaurants, glasses...
A look at the Labor Day holiday and how work has changed over the years
Rooted in the late 19th century, Labor Day is an annual celebration observed on the first Monday in September to recognize economic achievements of American workers. Labor has changed a lot in 142 years. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson reached out to University of Nebraska-Lincoln Sociology professor, Dr. Regina Werum to talk about the newest generation of workers.
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