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Book Bag/School Supplies Giveaway July 22
CUSTER COUNTY- The Custer County Unit of Salvation Army will hold its annual Book Bag/School Supplies Giveaway on Monday, July 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Broken Bow Municipal Building. Custer County students from preschool through 12th grade are welcome to attend, according to project co-chairman, Carol Allen....
UNL launches $1.3 million project to combat youth homelessness in Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is creating a project to help youth who are experiencing or facing homelessness. The project will bring organizations together, create systems to help youth in need, and improve access to support services. It was funded for $1.3 million Youth Homelessness System improvement...
Commodity prices hex Rural Mainstreet Index
(Omaha) -- One of KMAland's leading indicators still shows the region's economy stuck in the mud. Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Index report sank below growth neutral for the 11th straight month. The survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--show July's overall reading at 41.3--down from 41.7 in June, and lowest reading since November, 2023. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning, Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says weak agricultural commodity prices are the main culprit behind the continued economic doldrums.
Gov. Pillen clarifies property tax relief plan as special session nears
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and his staff clarified key concepts of his property tax relief plan Monday ahead of this week’s special session. Pillen outlined seven values in a “statement of principles” that he wants lawmakers to consider regarding sales taxes. That comes as lawmakers will approach a list of likely more than 100 […] The post Gov. Pillen clarifies property tax relief plan as special session nears appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Two caught with drugs, BB guns during east Lincoln traffic stop, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two people were arrested Tuesday morning after an east Lincoln traffic stop, police say. Around 1:20 a.m., a 17-year-old boy was driving east on O Street when a vehicle drove past, and a passenger pointed a firearm at him. Police said officers spotted the vehicle...
PAW Patrol pups to take over Pinnacle Bank Arena this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The PAW Patrol pups will be stopping at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln this fall for three live shows. Fans will get to see the PAW Patrol pups in the PAW Patrol Live! “Heroes Unite” shows on Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Nebraska volleyball’s Harper Murray sentenced to probation for DUI
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray has been sentenced to probation after being found guilty of DUI. Lancaster County Judge Joseph Dalton sentenced the 19-year-old to nine months probation and revoked her license for 60 days. She was also ordered to pay a $500 fine. Murray will...
NDOT to study dangerous Highway 81 intersections after series of fatal crashes
York, Neb. — After a number of serious and deadly crashes, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will conduct studies at the intersections along the Highway 81 bypass around York. The York County Sheriff's Office said there have been several fatal crashes in the past couple of months. They...
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