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Tallgrass plans ethanol project to boost Nebraska agriculture and economy
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Tallgrass, an energy solutions company, is planning a project to use locally grown corn to meet the increasing demand for cleaner ethanol fuel. The project, detailed during Friday’s Community Builder event in Hastings, involves repurposing the Trailblazer Pipeline to store and export CO2, a byproduct of ethanol production, to create low-carbon ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel. The pipeline will transport CO2 for multiple industries, including breweries, meat-processing plants, and concrete and industrial manufacturing.
Opportunity Scholarships group sees interest in families from Fremont to Scottsbluff
Much has been said and written about Nebraska Legislative Bill 753, the Opportunity Scholarships Act, that passed with supermajority support in the spring of 2023. I’d like to present a perspective about the legislation based upon actual experience as the leader of an organization implementing the program in partnership with thousands of parents. Our organization, […]
GeoComply Says It Has Blocked More Than 2 Million Illegal Bets In Nebraska In 2024
GeoComply, the global leader in geolocation, fraud prevention, and cybersecurity solutions, has blocked more than 2 million attempts to place online sports bets in Nebraska between January and the end of June 2024, a recently released market study shows. GeoComply blocked 4.5 million attempts at online bets in Nebraska from...
Nebraska pitched as possible destination for ‘climate migrants’
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - For much of its history, Nebraska has been seen as a challenging place to set down roots. From its early frontier description as “The Great American Desert” and a place only “bugeaters” could love, to now being lumped together with other “flyover” states of the Great Plains, the state has lacked the soaring mountains, sandy beaches and mild winters of other states.
Longtime Nebraska homeowners would get targeted relief under new legislative bills
LINCOLN — Three legislative bills introduced Monday would extend significant property tax relief to Nebraska homeowners based on how long they have owned a home in the state. Legislative Bill 75, from State Sen. Mike McDonnell of Omaha, would exempt qualified Nebraska homeowners from paying any property taxes after 40 years of ownership in the state. […]
Bill to give relief to NE renters draws a few backers, no opponents, to testify at hearing
LINCOLN — In the midst of numerous proposals facing the Legislature to offer relief to property owners, a measure aimed at carving out help for a different demographic, renters, garnered backing Monday from a dozen supporters. Two of them testified during a public hearing before the Revenue Committee, and 10 others submitted written comments. No […]
Strong storm leaves behind heavy damage in Winner
A thunderstorm with strong straight line winds tore through southern South Dakota late Monday into Tuesday morning leaving behind widespread damages. The community of Winner was particularly hard hit. The storm caused a power outage in the town Monday night, which affected data collection for the National Weather Service. Wind speeds recorded near Winner put gusts over 80 miles per hour.
One person in custody after authorities chase FedEx tractor trailer on I-80
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A pursuit of a FedEx tractor trailer on I-80 resulted in the driver being taken into custody after being hospitalized. The pursuit began around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday night on westbound I-80, with the Nebraska State Patrol pursuing the semi. Other law enforcement agencies soon joined in, including the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln Police.
Wood River rebuilds piece-by-piece four months after explosion
WOOD RIVER, Neb. - - Lynelle and Carl Smith are standing right where their house used to be. Everything changed for the Wood River family on a Saturday morning. They had just woken up and the family of seven were ready to start the day. “I didn’t understand the full...
'Old school Philly guy' DB coach making strong impression on Nebraska football
When Evan Cooper resigned his position with Nebraska football, the fans were caught off guard, but most thought the coaching staff must have known it was coming. To hear defensive coordinator Tony White tell it on Tuesday, they were also caught mostly flat footed. They also knew that they had...
Cozad Dance Team Brought Home New Routines and Ribbons
The Cozad high school dance team took on Lincoln July 18 – 21 at the University of Lincoln. in the three-day dance camp, the team attended workshops, learned three routines, and participated in skill evaluations. According to the team's Facebook page, the coaches stated, “This team amazes me with their ability to step out of their comfort zone. We challenged them with camp this year.” The coach's positivity and display of the team's achievements continued, “Each dancer received ribbons for their routines. We are always so proud of them, these kids are multi-sport athletes, philanthropists, and employees who showed up and pushed themselves among next-level dancers. This year will be about growth, game day spirit, and unity as a blended team of experienced and new talent. We left camp with a greater understanding of one another, one All-American, one Pin-It forward, two blue team ribbons, and immense skill depth.”
Jury returns guilty verdict for Lincoln man charged in toddler’s death
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln man accused of killing a 22-month-old boy in 2023 has been found guilty. After nearly two weeks on trial, a jury returned a verdict in the case of 33-year-old Joshua Tackett on Tuesday. The jury found him guilty on two counts, committing child abuse intentionally causing death and distribution of a controlled substance near a school.
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