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Oakland Homeless Encampment Clearance Extended as Residents Scramble for Solutions
As Oakland workers began clearing out a homeless encampment at the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza Tuesday, residents faced the stark reality of finding a new place to stay. This action marks the first significant eviction since a U.S. Supreme Court decision last month, which relaxed clearance rules for such camps. The move-out, initiated with a three-day notice period, comes with the offer of shelter from the city, but many residents are unsure of their next steps. "I guess this could be worse, but when you gotta go, you gotta go," Michael Avery said, as per the San Francisco Chronicle, expressing resolve to vacate quickly.
Plans moving forward for Bellevue’s new indoor waterpark
BELLEVUE, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Bellevue announced Tuesday that their application for the Nebraska Good Life District has been approved. With the approval, Bellevue’s $60 million waterpark project is continuing. Bellevue Bay Indoor Waterpark will be a 100,000 square foot facility with a retractable roof. It will...
Nebraska Good Life District approved in Bellevue, water park to be center of it
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The city of Bellevue's application for a Nebraska Good Life District was approved. It'll be near the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 34. The city said it will center on the new Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park. It's a planned 100,000-square-foot indoor park with a...
Nebrasketball: Huskers In The 2024 Summer Olympics
Welcome back to another fun filled summer where we get to enjoy the Summer Olympics. Yes, the Olympics are back and this time they are being hosted by the delightful people of Paris, France. Yes, the home of jambon-beurre, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Louis XIV will host the 2024 Summer Olympic...
Hastings City councilman drops out of Ward 2 race
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Butch Eley announced Monday that he won’t be seeking re-election for the Ward 2 seat on the Hastings City Council. Eley said at the city council meeting that he dropped out of the election for his seat, meaning his name will no longer be on the ballot.
St. Mary’s Cathedral to host annual Parish Festival
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - St. Mary’s Cathedral will be hosting its annual Parish Festival on Saturday, July 27. The church is located at 112 S. Cedar St. with events running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature plenty of food, music, games, vendors, and a...
Nebraska Cornhuskers signee dominates in international play
Even before Berke Buyuktuncel has played any minutes for the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team, he’s showing what Fred Hoiberg and company can expect. And it looks like they can expect a very talented big man who can hold his own quite well in international competition. The Turkish transfer’s team...
Hastings Chamber takes over annual 'Celebration of Lights' event
HASTINGS, Neb. – The well-known annual 'Celebration of Lights' event in Hastings has a new organizing body. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will now organize the annual event. According to a news release, the Downtown Center Association dissolved as an organization in December of...
Mayor Aims to Clear Up Controversy in Cozad
The City of Cozad has recently found itself at the center of a controversy. The dispute centers on communication practices, meeting notices, and the departure of City Administrator Nikki Schwanz. The city notified the public of the June 6 meeting by posting a notice on their office door, at the...
Dr. Endorf Brings Experience to Cozad Schools
Dr. Dan Endorf, the new Cozad Community Schools superintendent, was the guest speaker at the monthly Community Chat hosted by Wilson Public Library on July 16. He brings 25 years of administrative experience to Cozad. Dr. Endorf, from a town near Tobias, shared that he began his education by attending...
Downtown Kearney kicks off annual Summer Sidewalk Sales this Thursday
KEARNEY, Neb. — You have a chance to support local businesses and save simultaneously during the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales coming to Downtown Kearney on Thursday. Downtown Kearney announced that their annual Summer Sidewalk Sales will begin on Thursday, July 25th and run through Saturday, July 27th. They said...
Stothert's 2025 budget: Slash property tax rate, fully staff OPD, add city facilities
OMAHA, Neb. — Mayor Jean Stothert proposed a property tax rate cut, new facilities for first responders, an asphalt plant for potholes, and continued funding for a homeless services coordinator, among other highlights in her 2025 budget. The budget is $531.1 million, a 4.8% increase over 2024, according to her office.
72-year-old woman killed in Cass. County crash
VIRGINIA, Ill. (WCISA) — A 72-year-old woman from Western Illinois was killed on Monday in a crash near the Cass County town of Virginia. The crash happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Illinois Route 125, just west of Shiloh Road. Officials with the Illinois State Police said a pickup truck was driving west on Illinois […]
Five Cozad Residents Serve on Mission Trip
Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington continued their annual tradition of sending members from their congregation on a mission trip June 18 - 24. Eleven members went on this year’s trip to Tijuana, Mexico including Cozad residents Taeh Soe, Jeremy Koch, Bailey Koch, and their sons, Hudson and Asher. It was the fourth trip for Soe and the first trip for the Koch family. Others making the trip were Noah Curtis, Abram Curtis, Duane Gangwish, Micah Scherr, Noah Scherr, and Zacoby Chee.
Blue Rivers Area Agency aims at helping senior citizens stay out of nursing homes
FAIRBURY, Neb. -- The cost of living is increasing all across the state, including living in a nursing home. Due to new guidelines and staffing shortages, people can find the cost of living in those nursing homes overwhelming. “They are also fighting low staffing issues and having to follow all...
Phase four of Parkview Cemetery paving project continues
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The ongoing paving project at Parkview Cemetery is in phase four out of the six phases. Morten Construction out of Kearney began working on the northern portion of phase four on Monday and plans to finish construction for this portion in 4-6 weeks, according to the City of Hastings.
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