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Omaha Public Schools welcome kindergarteners for first day of school, embrace new changes
OMAHA, Neb. — The back-to-school excitement was in the air as Nebraska's largest school district sent some of its students back to the classroom. Belvedere Elementary kindergartners took on their first day in an empty school to help them get adjusted and shake out those jitters. A small group...
Grand Island’s ‘Good Life District’ special election awaits certification
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The ‘Good Life District’ special election in Grand Island marked several firsts for Nebraska. It was the first by-mail-only election since voter ID laws were adopted and the first time a ‘Good Life District’ in the state had a vote by the people for the city to recapture the sales tax dollars the state would give up.
Hispanic Festival set for Friday, Saturday
MainStreet of Fremont has announced that the annual Hispanic Festival is scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The event, celebrating Hispanic culture, will feature an incredible array of family-friendly activities, live music, traditional dances, art exhibitions, and mouth-watering Hispanic cuisine. The event aims to enhance cultural understanding and foster unity, while providing a platform for local talents to shine.
Peter Pan Skate Park closed for resurfacing and repairs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department is working on repairing and resurfacing the Peter Pan Skate Park at 32nd and W streets. The park will be closed from now until Monday, Aug 19. “We are dedicated to ensuring the quality of this skatepark and the safety...
‘When has this money never been accepted?’: Husker fan upset as stadium goes cashless
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – From now on, if you want to buy a pop in the stands or head to concessions at Memorial Stadium, you’ll need to bring your card. Memorial Stadium is going cashless. Husker Athletics says on its website the improved Wi-Fi at the stadium will...
Lincoln man sentenced after selling drugs, guns to informant
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars after he was caught selling drugs and guns to an informant. District Judge Joseph Bataillon sentenced 30-year-old Jimmy Nguyen for distributing five grams or more of methamphetamine and possessing a firearm during/in furtherance of drug trafficking on Tuesday.
NFL Analyst Critical of Dylan Raiola, Gives Nebraska Football Prediction
Rich Eisen joined former Nebraska linebacker's Will Compton podcast and voiced his opinion on Nebraska's upcoming season. The conversation included discussion on Husker freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola.
NPS expects to reduce property tax rate for 2024-25
Norfolk Public Schools is planning to decrease its property tax rate once again for the 2024-25 school year. NPS officials unveiled their preliminary budget at Monday’s school board meeting, underscoring decade-long levy decreases that could be trimmed by an additional 6 to 14 cents after this year. Read the...
Dover supports LB 34 after receiving concessions for county governments
Nebraska lawmakers advanced LB 34 on Tuesday, a scaled-down version of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property-tax reduction legislation. District 19 Senator Rob Dover of Norfolk told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffrey Steffen, the legislation included restricting annual increases in property-tax asking authority by county governments by the consumer-price index, or CPI.
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