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Lincoln starts new initiative to replace nearly 2,000 lead service lines
Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Meg McCollister, Environmental Protection Agency region seven administrator, kicked off the first phase of the city’s lead water service line replacement program in Lincoln’s Woods Park Neighborhood on Tuesday.
About the UNMC VETSmile Dental Clinic
The VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry addresses the urgent need for accessible dental services within the veteran community. In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VETSmile program, the College offers affordable or complimentary dental services to eligible veterans. Veterans receive quality dental care from...
Nebraska Cornhuskers fighting to finish with Big Ten rivals for top center
While the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team is excited to see one of its newest big man additions shining in International play, Fred Hoiberg isn’t resting on his laurels. In fact, he’s working extra hard to bring some more talent with size to Lincoln in future seasons. Those efforts...
Pet of the Week: Brutus
Kearney, Neb. — Meet Brutus, this week's pet of the week!. Hi there, my name is Brutus! I am very sweet and love to give kisses. I am very loyal to my human friends and I have a lot of love to give. I am an active dog and love to go on walks and play fetch. I am not sure how I feel about other dogs, so I would need to test with any other dogs in the home. I am a great listener and love to cuddle up on the couch with my humans. I am a tad bit nervous around new people, but all it takes is 1 treat and we are BFF’s! If you are interested in meeting me, please stop into KAAS!
Husker247 Podcast: Thoughts from Indianapolis
The Husker247 Podcast went on the road — at least two of its members did as the trio recorded a show focused on what they heard listening to several Nebraska representatives at Big Ten Media Days. The podcast focused on what Matt Rhule had to say about the upcoming...
Paris 2024: 14 current, former Nebraska athletes compete on world's largest stage
LINCOLN, Neb. — Over a dozen current and former Huskers are gearing up for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Related coverage in the video above: Keisei Tominaga makes Olympic team. With mega talent coming out of the state, it is no surprise Nebraska would be well represented on the world's largest stage.
Firefighters battle flames in West Omaha home
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Two people were forced to escape a West Omaha home after a fire started early Wednesday. Fire crews were called to the area of 166th and Dorcas Streets just before 3 a.m. They found smoke and flames upon arrival. The fire was under control within about...
Crews respond to Carter Lake water rescue
CARTER LAKE, Iowa (WOWT) - Omaha Fire Department search-and-rescue crews were called to Carter Lake for a water rescue early Wednesday. The call went out just before 2 a.m. We don’t know who or what crews were rescuing; a 6 News photographer did spot several people in swimsuits on scene.
Summer pattern prevails now going forward
Now getting later into July, it should come as no surprise that we’ll be switching back to summer heat soon enough. July has been good to us so far, though. Most days were below average and relatively cool by July standards. And we are still running over three and...
Humphrey fire and rescue at Mid-State Aviation safety clinic
Mid-State Aviation Holds Safety Clinic at Columbus Airport Mid-State Aviation recently hosted a safety clinic at the Columbus Airport as the aerial application season begins. The event was attended by fire and rescue department members from David City, Columbus and Humphrey. The clinic focused on helping emergency responders understand how...
A job to fall back on: Roca Berry Farm needs pumpkin patch workers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Roca Berry Farm is staffing up for fall. The pumpkin patch is inviting prospective employees to a hiring event Sunday at 1 p.m. It’s looking for people 16 and older for a variety of positions. “Whether you enjoy interacting with customers, working outdoors, or...
Senior Rhaya Kaschinske: “Concordia is different from other universities because we get to have Jesus as the center of everything”
Concordia senior Rhaya Kaschinske didn’t expect to feel “at home” on a campus that’s over ten hours away from her hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana. “I was pretty convinced that I was going to go to Concordia Wisconsin when I took my college visit to Nebraska,” she said. “When we showed up on [Concordia Nebraska’s] campus, right away we were greeted with smiling and welcoming faces. I felt at home on a campus that was eleven hours away from my house.”
Giltner girl crowned 2024 Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen
Huhman preps for national pageant in Orlando this Nov. It was a moment young Makenna Huhman of Giltner will never forget. That moment was when the 9-year-old was announced the as the winner of the 2024 Miss Nebraska Junior Pre-Teen pageant earning her the right to compete with girls across the U.S. for the national crown. The Doniphan fourth grader has only been competing in the pageant for three years, but has been attending pageants since she…
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