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First human case of West Nile Virus reported in Central District
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Central District Health Department reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in the area and advises precautions. The West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the county. It is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Cases of West Nile occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall, according to the health department.
New Mayor Appointed, New Council Member Needed
The City of Gothenburg has a new mayor. At the July 16 council meeting, Mayor Will Rahjes submitted his resignation – but not because he no longer wants to serve. Quite the opposite in fact. Rahjes was forced to step down from his mayoral position due to a city ordinance that requires the mayor – as well as all elected officials and most appointed positions – to reside within the city limits. Rahjes and his wife recently purchased a home that lies just over two miles outside of that limit.
Otoe County Fair competitors check in entries
Otoe County Fair exhibitors were busy on Wednesday morning, July 24, on the fairgrounds in Syracuse as they checked in various entries for this year’s event. Among the throng of fair competitors was Duane Hansen, the man famous for growing a pumpkin big enough and tough enough to endure a 38-mile journey on the Missouri River back in 2022.
Intermittent power outages impact Waterloo residents
WATERLOO, Neb. (WOWT) - An electrical equipment issue caused intermittent power outages Wednesday for customers in the Waterloo area. 6 News was first made aware of the issue around 11:30 a.m. Waterloo authorities said they had experienced power shutting off then coming back on about every 20 minutes. An Omaha...
Butler hits the ground running in working with Husker defensive backs
INDIANAPOLIS — The timing just wasn't right when Matt Rhule approached John Butler in the spring about joining his program as an analyst. But when Evan Cooper abruptly resigned in early July and Nebraska needed a defensive backs coach, things came together quickly — thanks in part to where Rhule and Butler chose to vacation.
Solar Powered cars make stop in Beatrice
BEATRICE, NEB. - Speed, powered by the sun. “Kinda it gives kids a large design project from beginning to end and they can watch it perform on the road and on the track.”. Schools and programs taking part in American Solar Challenge made a stop at Homestead National Historical Park, part of the 1400 mile competition from Nashville, TN. to Casper, WY.
Sorensen to take over as Hastings shotgun sports coach
HASTINGS, Neb. (Press Release) - Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements announced Wednesday that Lane Sorensen has been named as the head shotgun sports coach after spending a year as the shotgun sports manager at Heartland Shooting Park in Alda. “We are very excited to add Lane to the Hastings...
Breakfast Runza makes brief comeback after 40 years to raise money for Threads of Grace
HASTINGS, Neb — Guess who's back? And for a good cause... The breakfast Runza! At a hastings location looking to raise money for a local organization. The Breakfast Runza has made a brief comeback in its birthplace of Hastings. The lines in the drive thru were out into the...
Hot and humid conditions here to stay
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An upper-level ridge of high pressure continues to expand into the central plains and that means several hot and humid day ahead. Rain chances will also be on the low side through Saturday. A few scattered thunderstorms will be possible late Sunday. Mostly sunny, hot and...
Registration still open for Google certificate programs
With less than two weeks until the first courses begin, University of Nebraska faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to take advantage of a special discounted rate and enroll in Google Career Certificate programs that can help them add to their skillsets and advance their careers. The Career Certificates...
Former Husker defensive end fails to report to Tampa Bay training camp
A former Nebraska defensive end has failed to report to NFL training camp. Randy Gregory did not report to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp earlier this week. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Gregory has been placed on the team’s Did Not Report List. “We’re gonna talk about the players that are here. He’s not here. We’ll deal with that internally. And obviously he’s on the do not report list and we’ll go from there.” ESPN reported back in April that Gregory signed a deal worth a base salary of $3 million, with incentives that could escalate the contract to $5 million. Gregory signed...
Police investigating armed robbery at north Lincoln auto parts store
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for two thieves after an armed robbery Wednesday night in north Lincoln. Around 9:40 p.m., officers were sent to O’Reilly Auto Parts near 48th and Holdrege streets on a report of a robbery. Police said two people entered the store, pointed...
First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in local area
Grand Island, Neb. — The Central District Health Department has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in the area. They said symptoms of WNV begin 3 to 15 days after the bite and you may experience muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, fever, headache, or convulsions. They...
Husker247 Podcast: Thoughts from Indianapolis
The Husker247 Podcast went on the road — at least two of its members did as the trio recorded a show focused on what they heard listening to several Nebraska representatives at Big Ten Media Days. The podcast focused on what Matt Rhule had to say about the upcoming...
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