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Vance to visit Nebraska for a fundraiser
OMAHA — Nebraska’s swinging 2nd Congressional District will host both 2024 vice presidential candidates in coming days, the latest sign of how significant the campaigns consider the stray Electoral College vote. Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, plans to visit Omaha...
HUSKER HELP: Hastings rodeo features several Nebraskans among its rodeo personnel
Hastings, Neb. (August 12, 2024) – A nearly all-Husker crew will work this year’s Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings. From the announcer to the pickup men, bullfighters, and music director, all of them hail from Nebraska. Announcer Travis Schauda, Broken Bow, calls the action for the rodeo. This...
Chadron Softball Looks For A Return To The District Finals
Chadron Cardinals softball last year went 13-14, a season that included winning the Class C-10 subdistrict title. This year they look to return to the district finals under 12th year head coach Jodi Hendrickson. Senior Sarah LeBere will be a huge part of the team this year having let the...
A week after its grand opening, Omaha’s WarHorse Casino closes temporarily
WarHorse Gaming said Thursday evening that their Omaha casino would be closed temporarily because the air-conditioning system was damaged during construction. “No one was injured, and there was never any danger to our guests or employees,” Lance Morgan, president and CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc., WarHorse Gaming’s parent company, said in a news release. “Unfortunately, we need to temporarily close the casino to prevent damage to some of the electronic equipment in the facility.”
New Research Highlights Special Role Of $1 and $2 Scratch Tickets, Despite Declining Sales
Lottery and sports betting technology company Scientific Games recently completed a comprehensive deep dive into the role of $1 and $2 instant scratch games. It recently shared its research at the NASPL Professional Development Seminar in Omaha, Nebraska, providing insight into how valuable certain lottery products are to different markets.
Omaha Public Schools ready to welcome students back to school
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Public School District is prepared to welcome students back to class for the new school year. OPS staff express excitement about the return following a summer of significant changes within the district. This year, students and parents will notice the implementation of a new...
New Johnson-Brock Teachers for 2024-25 School Year
LOREN STEINMAN is familiar with Southeast Nebraska, growing up in Nebraska City, where he graduated from NCHS as valedictorian. He then graduated with his bachelors degree in science and biological systems engineering and furthered his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. Steinman will be teaching science this...
Beatrice Elementary art room, dedicated to artist, classmate
BEATRICE -- One of the rooms at the new elementary school in Beatrice is named in honor of a former Beatrice student and professional artist, Grant Searcey, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 42. Doris Martin of the Beatrice Educational Foundation said the support for the art...
Husker takeouts from Rhule, coordinators and players during BTN's training camp show
Here are some of the standout quotes from coaches and players during the Big Ten Network broadcast. Gabe Ervin Jr. sounded ready for the Aug. 31 pregame speech and the accompanying pad popping even 2 1/2 weeks out. As he was asked about the mentality of this Husker team heading...
Two arrested, investigator injured during fentanyl bust in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two people were arrested Wednesday after an investigator was injured during a fentanyl bust in north Lincoln, court documents show. Investigators with the Lincoln/Lancaster Narcotics Task Force followed Jacson Mikaya, 27, and Breeana Barker, 26, to two locations suspected around 4 p.m. Authorities said the locations were known hubs for drug use.
Dashcam video shows juveniles allegedly attempting to rob men at Omaha gas station hours before homicide
OMAHA, Neb. — Exclusive dashcam video shows what happened when two men say they were approached by six juveniles at a west Omaha gas station Tuesday night. The two victims said they're grateful to be alive after the robbery at the Quik Trip near 120th and Dodge streets. You...
DebbieDee’s Bakery cuts ribbon with Broken Bow Chamber
BROKEN BOW – Debbie Fisher, cottage baker according to her business card, sliced ribbon with the Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning to formalize becoming a chamber member. Fisher told KCNI/KBBN that a love for crafting and attending craft shows quickly morphed into a baking business. “I...
Elkhorn North High School Science Teacher Awarded Distinguished Chemistry Alumna Award
KEARNEY – Abby (Roland) Sekle has been selected as the 2024 Dr. Donald E. Fox Distinguished Chemistry Alumna. Sekle will give her lecture on Friday, Oct. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in Copeland Hall, Room 131. The lecture is open to the public. She will be honored earlier in the...
Colorado man sentenced to prison in Grand Island kidnapping case
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Colorado man arrested in a Grand Island kidnapping case was sentenced to prison in Nebraska. Julius Sandrock, 44, Broomfield, Colo., was sentenced to three years for false imprisonment, one year for third degree assault and three years for terroristic threats. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
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