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Governor appoints ex-school board member recalled over book ban push to Nebraska’s library board
Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member removed from office after trying to ban more than 50 books.
A measure to repeal a private school tuition funding law in Nebraska will make the November ballot
Public school advocates have collected enough signatures to ask voters to repeal a new law that uses taxpayer money to fund private school tuition., according to Nebraska’s top election official.
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
This past week I was invited to attend the Garfield County commissioners meeting. It was good to be in Burwell again. They were very interested in hearing about what the special session of the legislature did to lower property taxes. They were especially interested in the caps placed on local units of government ability to raise spending. I imagine most of Nebraska’s 93 counties, and 244 school districts and all the other government we have that relies on their ability to levy, collect, and spend property taxes, are all just as concerned.
KMAland Softball (8/31): Savannah, Ashland-Greenwood, Plattsmouth win twice each
(KMAland) -- Savannah, Ashland-Greenwood and Plattsmouth all picked up two wins while Maryville, Auburn, Syracuse and Cass also landed one win each in KMAland softball on Saturday. Check out the full Saturday rundown below. PLATTSBURG TOURNAMENT. Polo 9 Maryville 7. •Ella Eckley, Maryville: 4/4, 3 2B, 5 RBI, R. •Phoebe...
Tribute of Flags: Memorial Park tribute to the lives lost on 9/11
OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of people were in Memorial Park on Saturday to begin setting up the Tribute of Flags. Thousands of flags were planted into the ground honoring the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Each flag has a description of one of the victims. "Please come...
Freedomtainment hosts Level Up Job Fair in Gene Leahy Mall Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Freedomtainment hosted the Level Up Job Fair and tailgating party on Saturday. The third annual event welcomed more than 3,000 people at the Gene Leahy Mall performance pavilion. People learned about job openings and were able to apply on the spot. It also offered housing resources...
Husker fans expect winning record, some say nine wins, in 2024
RALSTON, Neb. — Drinking the Husker Kool-Aid every offseason is something Nebraska fans admit they're guilty of. But they're hoping this season, this team, is the real deal and capable of meeting the moment. "1997 was probably the last time we saw something really fun. I was born in...
Loved ones gather to raise awareness for fentanyl overdoses
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Saturday, friends and loved ones gathered at Benson Park to highlight the dangers of fentanyl use. “We all have similar stories, they might not all be the same,” said Alexis Nyer. “We all have one thing in common and that’s the overdosing.”
Cowgirls blaze to 2–0 season start at Omaha Invitational
LARAMIE, Wyo. — After a busy weekend in Nebraska for Omaha State University’s Omaha Invitational, the Cowgirls volleyball squad returns home with two wins and zero losses under their belt. The team now starts its season with a Friday win over Washington State and a Saturday victory over Omaha.
1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Omaha crash Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Two people were seriously injured, and a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Saturday. Nebraska State Patrol said at about 8:15 p.m., a trooper attempted a traffic stop on I-680 near Pacific Street. The motorcyclist accelerated, and a pursuit began. Troopers said the motorcycle went...
A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis
Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility. Tuition at child care centers is more expensive than tuition at the University of Nebraska. And the problem, sadly, is only getting worse.
Volleyball Falls to No. 12 Creighton Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. – The University of Missouri Volleyball team (1-1) fell to No. 12 Creighton (2-0) in three sets (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) Saturday evening at D.J. Sokol Arena. Graduate outside hitter Mychael Vernon led Mizzou for the second-straight match with 14 kills while adding eight digs, three blocks and two aces. Senior Jordan Iliff joined Vernon in double-digit kills with 12 to go with nine digs on a .435 hitting percentage.
UW Sports: Volleyball improves to 2-0
The road was a sweet place again for Wyoming volleyball as the Cowgirls posted their second straight win in Omaha, Nebraska Saturday. The UW ladies posted a tough 3-0 win over Omaha Saturday to improve to 2-0 on the early season. Saturday’s set scores were 25-23, 25-18, and 31-29.
Nebraska’s five-member congressional delegation briefs business leaders
ASHLAND, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - The five members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation briefed more than 300 of the state’s business leaders Thursday and included a warning about some economic clouds brewing over agriculture. U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk, R-Neb., speaking at an annual event held at the...
Milking parlor brings in crowds at the Nebraska State Fair
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