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Hundreds of fish killed in Lincoln lake; neighbors call for action
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln lake full of dead fish is causing a stir in the community. Hundreds of fish died at Spring Lake near South Coddington Avenue and West A Street. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said someone who lives at the lake reported that the...
'More and more complaints': Mayor's proposed city budget includes relocation of Omaha Police gun range
ELKHORN, Neb. — Omaha Mayor Jean Stothertpresented a packed 2025 city budget with plans to fully staff police and fire departments. The mayor's proposed spending plan included a $531 million general fund for 2025. Among the plans for the Capital Improvement Program is a new and relocated Omaha Police...
Billboard Music award-winning rock band postpones Omaha concert due to 'a medical reason'
OMAHA, Neb. — Award-winning 90s American rock bandCollective Soul's Omaha concert has been postponed due to a "medical reason." Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Omaha area. The "Shine" singers were set to take over Steelhouse Omaha's stage on July 24. The music venue's website...
Lincoln starts new initiative to replace nearly 2,000 lead service lines
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - 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. The project is part of the Lead Safe Lincoln Initiative.
'Need our help, need our support': Local veteran helping others despite his own battle
PAPILLION, Neb. — A nonprofit got a huge donation for its ultimate purpose. A truck driving school out of Gretna donated $8,000 to Moving Veterans Forward. Both forces are coming together to get veterans back on the road to success. Moving Veterans Forward helps vets get the furniture they...
City of Omaha to name street after North Omaha educator
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Omaha is naming a street after a North Omaha educator in a special ceremony Thursday. The street is to be named after Dr. Danita Webb, a principal and vice principal who also taught at the University of Nebraska Omaha. The ceremony will take...
Elkhorn neighbors say a nearby new development comes with growing pains
Off 204th and W Dodge Rd. a new development received final approval from city council Tuesday. Nearby neighbors are concerned and wondering what's to come of their little slice of the good life.
Shirt Tales owner announces business for sale
SIDNEY -- Amanda Sharman, owner of Shirt Tales in Sidney, announced the custom apparel store is for sale. She announced she is relocating. "I'm relocating and as much as I would love to take her with me, she needs to stay in the community that has been so good to her," Sharman said regarding the business.
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.
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.
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...
Phytophthora pressure picking up steam in soybeans
A plant pathologist said the summer weather pattern has been conducive to phytophthora in soybeans. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said a lot of beans ended up going into wet soil and have had consistent rain since then. He told Brownfield the disease can kill and damage plants...
Martin Sneider on Omaha Retail Roots and New Book 'Amy Unbound'
Martin Sneider, former co-CEO of Edison Brothers Stores, is author of the new book “Amy Unbound,” the second installment in his Feldman Family Saga. The series follows a powerful family in the fashion industry, and the rise and fall of their business empire. Some of the story based on Sneider’s own experience as a fourth generation fashion retailer. “Amy Unbound” is out now and available wherever you get books.
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