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Nebraska Legislature sidesteps filibuster on cuts to HHS, Legislative Council
LINCOLN — A day after state lawmakers pared down Gov. Jim Pillen’s latest property tax relief proposal, a small group of senators tried to punish him for stepping into budget discussions. State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha and State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln hammered a special session budget bill for including more than $28 […]
Five Nebraska boys ages 11 to 17 arrested in murder of 64-year-old Uber driver after violent robbery
Five Omaha, Nebraska, teens are facing murder charges after the shooting death of a 64-year-old Uber driver after a robbery on Tuesday. Two of the boys will be tried as adults, it was reported. Four were taken into custody for questioning on Wednesday after a chase involving multiple agencies across several counties, while the fifth was arrested on late Thursday night.
12-year-old hit by vehicle while walking to school in south Lincoln, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A 12-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle Friday morning while walking to school in south Lincoln. Around 7:45 a.m., a car didn’t yield at 48th Street and Claire Avenue and crashed into a southbound box truck, police said. It then slid through the...
Omaha economist’s survey of bank executives shows ‘rural mainstreet’ economy still stumbling
OMAHA — For the 12th consecutive month, a Creighton University-led survey of regional bankers reported a below growth neutral reading for the economy on “rural mainstreet.” Creighton University since 2006 has released its monthly Rural Mainstreet Index, which is based on a survey of bank chief executives in 10 states including Nebraska, targeting about 200 […]
Sidney School Board approves new Ag teacher
SIDNEY -- The Sidney School District Board of Education recently approved Lori "Chrissy" Befus as the new agriculture teacher at Sidney High School. She has worked as an insurance agent and customer service representative at Security First Insurance, Cabela's in Sidney and Corral West Ranchwear as store manager and as manager trainee. She has an Associates of Science, Agricultural Business with emphasis in Communications from Lamar Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture Business with emphasis in Communications from Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
LES reports power outage in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Electric System is reporting a power outage in south Lincoln on Thursday. In a post on social media, LES said 1,100 customers in the area of 8th to 34th and Old Cheney to Pine Lake were without power. Crews have been sent to...
WNCC Construction Trades offering Plumbing course in Sidney
SIDNEY -- Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level Plumbing course in Sidney starting on October 1. The Entry-Level Plumbing course is intended for students interested in entering the plumbing industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an plumbing apprentice in a 20-week timeframe.
DJ Pauly D to perform at Lincoln nightclub
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Pauly D is stopping in Lincoln this fall to DJ. The Royal Grove announced DJ Pauly D will perform on Friday, Sept. 13. Pauly D’s breakthrough came in 2010 when he signed a multi-album deal with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records, becoming the first DJ to join the prestigious label.
Popular cover band AM FM to perform in Deshler
DESHLER, NEB. - A popular 80's cover band is set to perform again in southeast Nebraska. Lincoln-based group AM FM is the featured musical group at the 2024 Reinke Picnic in Deshler. AM FM is the Lincoln's Choice Award Winner for best band in 2023 and 2024 and a four time Best of Lincoln winner.
BPD helps to direct traffic, during first days of elementary school opening
BEATRICE, NEB. - There’s nothing quite like the feeling of going back to school. For parents and children alike, there’s a mix of uncertainty and excitement. Throw in a brand new building, that blends a collection of schools that have been around for decades, and that multiplies. Add some street closures to it, it gets even more uncertain. Because of this, Beatrice Police are on site of the new Beatrice Elementary School for the first two days of its opening.
Husker men’s basketball season tickets on sale beginning Friday
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) – Coming off the program’s highest win total since 1991, Nebraska men’s basketball season tickets for the upcoming campaign will go on sale Friday. A limited number of 300 Level seats will be available for purchase and will be priced at $153 per...
Flood to conduct town hall meeting in Fremont
U.S. Congressman Mike Flood announced Wednesday he will conduct a town hall meeting from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Fremont High School CTE Center. During the town hall, Congressman Flood will provide an update on the priorities he’s been working on for Fremont and Nebraska’s First Congressional District. There will be a question-and-answer period.
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 16 Elijah Jeudy
Only 16 days remain until the beginning of Nebraska’s 2024 season and in the player spotlight with just over two weeks remaining is junior defensive lineman Elijah Jeudy. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound junior defensive lineman is in his second year with the program after playing in 11 games as part of the Blackshirt defense in 2023 as he recorded eight tackles including one tackle for loss while also blocking one field goal while a member of the Huskers’ special team unit. This fall, Jeudy will once again be a rotational defensive lineman for the Huskers but could see a bit of a bigger role than what he saw in 2023. Jeudy and the Huskers will continue to prepare for the Huskers season opener on August 31 against the UTEP Miners on August 31. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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