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Nebraska State Patrol readies up for busy Labor Day weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol troopers are readying up for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Col. John Bolduc, NSP superintendent. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
CPI and Purina talks animal nutrition at the fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Nutrition is an important part of raising livestock. CPI Director of Animal Nutrition Tim Uden and PurinaLivestock Production Specialist Nicole Woita talked with NTV's Steve White at the Nebraska State Fair Friday,. NTV's Nebraska State Fair coverage is sponsored by CPI.
Splendid Saturday with some warmer temperatures
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Thanks to a cold front Thursday evening, all of Nebraska saw cooler temperatures Friday. 80s look to be in play for the weekend and into the work week in eastern Nebraska. Western Nebraska could see hotter temperatures again this weekend. Dry conditions are expected for a while with the most notable chance of showers Thursday/Friday.
Nebraska Humane Society reports retest for canine distemper comes back negative
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Humane Society says a retest for canine distemper in a dog came back negative. "The positive result was due to the recent vaccine the dog received for distemper," the shelter said in a Facebook post. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be...
Governor appoints ex-school board member recalled over book ban push to Nebraska’s library board
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Republican Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has appointed a new member to the Nebraska Library Commission — a former local school board member removed from office after trying to ban more than 50 books. Terri Cunningham-Swanson will serve on the board responsible for promoting, developing...
Nebraska State Fair 4-H Report
(4-H Report sponsored by Mary Lanning Healthcare) The 4-H Foundation is the private side of 4-H and supports the kids competing at the Nebraska State Fair. Lindsey Shearer is the 4-H Foundation Relations Coordinator and spoke with NTV's Sara Kirkley about the foundation.
Heat impacts Nebraska State Fair attendance
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Nebraska State Fair has announced its attendance of over 129,000 for the first five days of the 2024 Nebraska State Fair, a 7.5% drop from the same five days in 2023, but up 12% over the same span in 2022. “There is no denying...
Christopherson: Stadium stairs, Polar Bears and a walk of gratitude as Husker hope floats
The walk is not for show. There's a purpose to it. It's the walk that takes place some two hours, 15 minutes before kickoff when the busses empty and that reminder Matt Rhule wants his team to carry engulfs the senses. How could it not?. Husker coaches and players are...
Two Juveniles Struck by Vehicle in Crofton Friday Morning
Two juveniles were struck by a vehicle Friday morning in Crofton. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that two juveniles were walking north headed to school when an eastbound vehicle, driven by a juvenile male, did not stop at a flashing crosswalk light or the crosswalk and struck the two girls.
Cardboard fire caused $30,000 in damage at Lincoln recycling plant, LFR says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Officials said Friday that a fire at a Lincoln recycling plant caused $30,000 in damage. Firefighters battled a cardboard fire at the plant on Thursday afternoon. Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to the area of Fourth and J streets about 2:30 p.m. and were on...
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families. According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live...
Several Bogus Bills Passed At Lincoln Businesses
Lincoln Police are encouraging residents to check their cash closely for signs of counterfeit bills. Public Information Officer Erika Thomas says they are investigating four incidents of bogus bills at local businesses in the past week. On August 22nd LPD took a report of a counterfeit $100 bill that had...
Lincoln Police investigating online car buying scam and attempted fraud
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police are looking into two frauds that happened earlier this week. Officers contacted a 44-year-old man on Monday who said he had met someone on a dating website and exchanged phone numbers. Shortly after, police said the man received unsolicited photos from the person along...
4-H program allows kids to build robots, learn life skills
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The FIRST LEGO League Challenge is teaching kids about engineering while also helping them learn life skills. Brandy Schulze, 4-H Educational Engagement Coordinator, said kids get to:. Design, build and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology. Apply real-world math and science concepts. Research challenges facing...
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