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Community Redevelopment Authority approves largest housing development in North Platte history
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The City of North Platte Community Redevelopment Authority approved a contract that will allow work to begin on the largest housing development in North Platte history. The CRA discussed and approved the redevelopment contract for Midwest Land Development to build nearly 800 affordable, single-family homes...
Two teens sentenced in slaying of Lincoln man at Fonner Park
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two 18-year-olds were sentenced Wednesday for their role in a Lincoln man’s death at Fonner Park. Austin Kelly got 18 to 38 years in prison for conspiracy to commit robbery. He could be eligible for parole in nine years. Lane Harris will spend 90...
EducationQuest awards $840,000 in grant funding to 27 Nebraska high schools
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - EducationQuest Foundation today announced that 27 Nebraska high schools have been awarded $840,000 in College Access Grant funding over the next four years to help develop and enhance programs designed to increase the number of students who go to college. EducationQuest awards College Access Grants every...
Center for preparedness holds symposia series across Nebraska
The UNMC College of Public Health’s Center for Preparedness and Emergency Response Solutions completed its 2024 Annual Symposia Series in June. A total of six events were held between March and June across the state in Bellevue, Norfolk, Kearney, Bridgeport, North Platte and Beatrice. Topics at each session included...
Extension Program connects Nebraskans with fresh produce
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - A University of Nebraska–Lincoln program is delivering fresh produce to kitchens across the Cornhusker State. Organized by Nebraska Extension as part of the Growing Together Nebraska project, SNAP-Ed and Extension Master Gardener volunteers are working to establish community gardens, increase access to fresh produce, and provide garden and nutrition education. Emily Gratopp, an associate extension educator in Lancaster County, said the project is an opportunity to promote better overall health statewide.
Term-limited Nebraska lawmakers mount what could be last push for more property tax relief
LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends. State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined three options for his colleagues to consider Thursday afternoon, ahead of an expected second-round […]
Secretary of State Evnen awaits court ruling on voter registration policy
LINCOLN Neb. — Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced that the agenda item to restore voting rights for individuals with felony convictions, registered under LB53, has been removed from the August 20 State of Nebraska Board of Pardons meeting. This decision follows the Nebraska Supreme Court's acceptance of a case challenging the constitutionality of the Secretary’s instruction to cease voter registrations for individuals with felony convictions.
Tim Walz’s 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for drunk driving in 1995
When Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz first ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign repeatedly made false statements about the details of his 1995 arrest for drunk and reckless driving.
New casino in Omaha temporarily closes after construction damages cooling system
OMAHA, Neb. — WarHorse Casino was forced to temporarily close its doors after construction damaged the cooling system. Construction is going on for the casino's second phase. “No one was injured, and there was never any danger to our guests or employees,” said Lance Morgan, President and CEO of...
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo repurposes storm debris to feed animals
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Crews are still working to clean up after the storm that ran through the Metro two weeks ago. While many might not be fans of all of the debris, some of it is getting a new life at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Some of the fallen leaves are going straight into animals’ stomachs.
City of Bellevue Provides Update on Signalized Crosswalks on Highway 370
The City of Bellevue Street Department engaged a Traffic Engineer to study traffic signal timing along the Highway 370 Corridor between Betz Rd. and 48th Street. The early recommendations of this study addressed pedestrian safety, signal timing, and smooth flow of traffic, etc. The study recommends bringing the pedestrian crossings...
Walz in Nebraska; Minneapolis apartment fire
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will travel to his home state of Nebraska this weekend as the Democratic vice presidential nominee makes a play for a single Electoral College vote. A Minneapolis fire last night injured four people and displaced thirty. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR...
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