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Pet of the Week: Bruiser
Meet Bruiser - our Kearney Area Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. He's an adorable dog looking for an active family who can give him lots of love and attention. Hi guys, my name is Bruiser! I am a spunky little guy here at KAAS looking for my new home! I would make the perfect addition to just about any home because I am such a lover! I am 7 years old, but I have a lot of adventures and zoomies left in me! If you are interested in me, please stop into KAAS to meet me!
Sutherland Rodeo Junior Queen contestants compete for 2024 title
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Sutherland Rodeo Junior Queen contestants competed for the 2024 crown Wednesday morning with a horsemanship and stock wrangling competition. The four contestants in this year’s entry-level competition were Madilyn Worm, 9, of Taylor, NE, Chloee Faz, 12, of Minden, NE, Austin Hurt, 13, of Sindey, NE, and Cloe Wareham, 15, of Hershey, NE.
Blair under boil advisory after E. coli found in city's water
BLAIR, Neb. — The city of Blair is under a boil advisory after the water tested positive for E. coli. All citizens, municipalities and subdivisions that use the city's water are under the advisory. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth, washing dishes, rinsing food, etc., must be boiled before...
Fremont mother thankful for son’s sacrifice to save sister in Platte River drowning
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - Wednesday, multiple agencies were back out looking for 17-year-old Jackson Potter. While authorities use drones, flat boats, sonar, a helicopter, and cadaver dogs, his family mourns. His 13-year-old sister, Addisyn Potter-Carlson, said they were together Sunday night, hanging out along the Platte River near Hormel Park...
Video released of suspects in Omaha shooting
New video has been released in an Omaha shooting that sent two young women to the hospital. Investigators shared video of two people suspected of being involved in the incident at Levi Carter Park just after midnight early on May 25th. In the video, a group of people mills about...
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site. Monday’s test builds on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s groundbreaking research on the safety implications of EVs on America’s roadways. Collaboration between academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners is an important first step in addressing these challenges.
Three & Out: Remaining 2025 recruiting targets, getting serious about 2026 recruiting, and Nebraska: the land of the tight end
This week, we look at what's left on the 2025 recruiting board for Nebraska, getting serious about the 2026 class, and Nebraska is on quite a run of producing collegiate tight ends. The post Three & Out: Remaining 2025 recruiting targets, getting serious about 2026 recruiting, and Nebraska: the land of the tight end appeared first on On3.
Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen
LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. This year’s event will take place August 7-9, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.
How to stay safe with Independence Day fireworks
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - In 2023, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported nearly 10,000 firework-related injuries that were treated in the emergency room. That same report shows eight people died. Families and friends are attending gatherings across the country to celebrate the Fourth of July. That’s why experts have shared...
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