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WarHorse casino in Omaha to open on August 6
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has greenlit the opening. US.- The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to set the opening date for the new WarHorse Casino in Omaha. The gaming facility will open its doors on August 6 and will operate 24 hours a day. WarHorse...
Lincoln Beach Designated National Historic Site
Lincoln Beach is open to new funding opportunities now that it's been named a national historic site. During the Jim Crow era, Lincoln Beach was the only local beach open to black families. The neglected site is now considered a safety hazard, but the city is preparing a $24 million...
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.
Man arrested in baseball bat assault in west Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man was arrested Monday in connection with a brutal beating in west Lincoln. Arthur Craft, 53, is charged with second-degree assault and is being held on a $35,000 bond. The assault happened April 13 at a home near Northwest 18th and West O streets,...
Nebraska Good Life District approved in Bellevue, water park to be center of it
BELLEVUE, Neb. — The city of Bellevue's application for a Nebraska Good Life District was approved. It'll be near the intersection of Highway 75 and Highway 34. The city said it will center on the new Bellevue Bay Indoor Water Park. It's a planned 100,000-square-foot indoor park with a...
Wymore woman arrested after giving birth in drug-filled house
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Wymore woman was arrested on Monday after giving birth to a baby in a drug-filled house. Investigators from the Gage County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christina Devor, 34, on two felony charges following an investigation. Deputies were originally dispatched to a house in Wymore on...
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...
Downtown Kearney kicks off annual Summer Sidewalk Sales this Thursday
KEARNEY, Neb. — You have a chance to support local businesses and save simultaneously during the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales coming to Downtown Kearney on Thursday. Downtown Kearney announced that their annual Summer Sidewalk Sales will begin on Thursday, July 25th and run through Saturday, July 27th. They said...
LPD Warns of Bogus USPS Text Scam
There’s a chance that you may have received a suspicious text saying that you have a package that could not be delivered and to click a link. Lincoln Police also received that text on a city work phone. “It’s a good example that this can happen to anyone at...
Farming Today with KRVN: July 16, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. — Ella Stiefvater with KRVN takes a look at today's agriculture headlines. Congress proposes legislation to ban foreign-made drones. Heating up: Temperatures on the rise across Nebraska for next two weeks. Nebraska State Fair planning for dairy cattle amid H5N1 concerns.
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 39 Derek Branch
The countdown to the start of Nebraska’s 2024 season is now under 40 days with Huskers defensive back Derek Branch being put into today’s player spotlight. A native of Lincoln, Branch was a standout at Lincoln Southeast High School and the son of former Huskers linebacker Troy Branch. He chose to walk-on as part of the Gophers 2021 recruiting class after receiving Ivy League in his recruitment. Through his first three years with the Huskers, Branch has appeared in one game, making his collegiate debut last fall against Northern Illinois. In that brief appearance, Branch recorded his first career tackle. Branch in 2024 will serve as a depth cornerback for the Huskers and may see the field in limited action. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Seven train cars derail in Lincoln, BNSF says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Seven train cars derailed early Tuesday morning in Lincoln, officials say. BNSF told Channel 8 that the derailment happened around 1:30 a.m. Several Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews responded to the railyard near Sun Valley Boulevard and West O Street on a hazardous materials response.
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...
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