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Plattsmouth asks citizens to reduce water usage amid treatment plant repairs
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Plattsmouth released a statement Tuesday urging citizens to reduce their water usage. The statement says that the city is using its back-up water supply, Cass County Rural Water. This is in the wake of emergency repairs of Plattsmouth’s water treatment plant. The...
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.
Big Ten Commissioner ‘comfortable’ with 18 schools, will debut new football technology
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Big Ten Conference is bigger than ever, so is Media Days. Now featuring 18 teams over three days, it all started with the commissioner on Tuesday. Tony Petitti praised new members USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon. “I think the fit of the four, obviously we’re...
Mobile Food Pantry scheduled in Box Butte County
The Community Services Program at Northwest Community Action Partnership (NCAP) and the Senior Center will sponsor a Mobile Food Pantry with the Food Bank of the Heartland on August 21, 2024, at the Senior Center at 212 Yellowstone, Alliance, starting at 4 pm. There is no need to bring boxes – volunteers will load the food in your vehicle.
City of Lincoln proposes $14 million stormwater bond issue
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The City of Lincoln is proposing a nearly $14 million bond issue to improve stormwater drainage. On Tuesday, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Director Liz Elliott shared some details of the plan with Channel 8. “This is such a benefit to the community,” Elliott said. “We...
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...
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...
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.
Nebraska football emerges as surprise frontrunner for top OT prospect
Is it really happening? Is the Nebraska football team the front runner for the top offensive tackle prospect in the country? Could they be close to landing David Sanders Jr?. Not that long ago the answer to those questions would be “of course not,” but things might have changed. At least one recruiting analyst believes things are swinging the Huskers way. The level of coup it would be if Matt Rhule could pull this one off is hard to describe.
'Wouldn't have ever known': Mail theft victims warn Omaha community
OMAHA, Neb. — If she didn't see it happen, Kassi Daniels says she might've never found out a letter she was trying to send to a friend was stolen out of her mailbox. "I just felt really violated," she told KETV. It happened earlier this month near 144th and...
BC's Brew: Next two trips to Hoosier State will be more important; frosh to watch; roster numbers and walkons
Brewing up what we can on the way to Indianapolis, where Nebraska football will be among those on display at Big Ten media days on Wednesday. It's the first trip of three to Indiana for the Big Red in the months ahead. The next two will loom larger than this...
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...
Dateline: Missing in America Podcast features missing Lincoln man
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - The disappearance of a Nebraska man last November has left many people asking what happened to Tyler Goodrich. His case now the subject of episode three of the popular podcast, “Dateline: Missing in America.”. Tyler Goodrich was last seen leaving his Lincoln home on Nov....
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