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NPS could spend $3.5 million on facilities' needs
Aging infrastructure has become a growing concern at many Norfolk Public Schools, potentially translating into more dollars needed for building renovations. According to Nejla Muminovic of the Norfolk Daily News, associate superintendent of business services Erik Wilson presented an update on facilities district wide, saying some building infrastructure, dehumidification systems and HVAC machines are in need of facelifts.
Grand Island Fire Department Receives $85,000 grant to replace 22-year old exercise equipment
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-- A fire department in central Nebraska is getting funds to update its exercise equipment. According to a news release, the Grand Island Fire Department is receiving $85,131.81 in federal funding thanks to FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Officials say the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
UNMC College of Medicine ranked among top 15 institutions nationally
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Medicine was ranked as a Tier 1 institution for primary care training, according to a recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of medical schools. UNMC is one of 15 schools nationwide to earn the ranking. It was also named...
Man arrested after stealing vehicles in Lincoln and Milwaukee, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested after stealing multiple vehicles throughout the Midwest, according to Lincoln Police. Court documents show that 57-year-old Joe Dorsey was charged with two count of theft by unlawful taking $5,000+. The general manager at Cars 4 Less near 48th and Cleveland streets reported...
New Mayor Appointed, New Council Member Needed
The City of Gothenburg has a new mayor. At the July 16 council meeting, Mayor Will Rahjes submitted his resignation – but not because he no longer wants to serve. Quite the opposite in fact. Rahjes was forced to step down from his mayoral position due to a city ordinance that requires the mayor – as well as all elected officials and most appointed positions – to reside within the city limits. Rahjes and his wife recently purchased a home that lies just over two miles outside of that limit.
Big Blue Bay Final Swim Dates
Alliance, NE – The final day for swimming at Big Blue Bay will be Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Due to limited staff availability, the pool will reduce daily hours but be open as much as possible for lap swim and open swim. The schedule for the final weeks at the pool are as follows:
Multiple 2026 QBs to visit Nebraska football, plus more Cornhuskers news
Nebraska football has been working to find its top target in the 2026 class at quarterback. While many other top programs already have their 2026 quarterback in the fold, the Huskers don’t really have a true priority at the position. That could be changing though. Dayton Raiola has been...
Fact or Fiction: Nebraska could have a hot start to 2026 recruiting
Rivals national recruiting analyst Greg Smith is joined by TheMaizeandBlueReview.com’s Josh Henschke, Tim Verghese of InsideNebraska.com and Eric Hansen of InsideNDSports.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. FACT OR FICTION: Vernell Brown’s commitment will jump-start Florida’s class. *****
Nebraska football looks to poach Oregon WR commit this weekend
It was only a matter of time. Nebraska football is set to host one of the best wide receivers in the 2025 class this weekend. In the process, the Huskers will try to steal away Isaiah Mozee from one of their newest conference rivals. Mozee, a 4-star pass catcher out...
Fuller Center bikers roll through Aurora
The Casey’s parking lot on the corner of Highways 14 and 34 in Aurora July 1 became a pit stop for a chain of cyclists who were on their way to York. For one of the cyclists, Aurora wasn’t just one of the many pit stops he and the cyclists will be resting at, but was also a served as a family visit with his brothers.
Butler hits the ground running in working with Husker defensive backs
INDIANAPOLIS — The timing just wasn't right when Matt Rhule approached John Butler in the spring about joining his program as an analyst. But when Evan Cooper abruptly resigned in early July and Nebraska needed a defensive backs coach, things came together quickly — thanks in part to where Rhule and Butler chose to vacation.
Stanton man seriously injured following workplace fall in Pilger
PILGER - A Stanton resident was seriously hurt after falling between 25 and 30 feet at a worksite in Pilger yesterday (Wednesday) morning. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at the Pilger Co-Op around 10:40 a.m. The 52-year-old employee was trying to clean a vent at the top of the roof when he lost his balance and slid down the north edge and fell to the ground.
Intermittent power outages impact Waterloo residents
WATERLOO, Neb. (WOWT) - An electrical equipment issue caused intermittent power outages Wednesday for customers in the Waterloo area. 6 News was first made aware of the issue around 11:30 a.m. Waterloo authorities said they had experienced power shutting off then coming back on about every 20 minutes. An Omaha...
Wednesday Flakes Brings You A Giant Inflatable Duck
The rise of recruiting and development for Husker Football. Colorado's Week 2 game at Nebraska has been named one of the best early-season storylines in college football. She will spend nine months on probation and pay a $500 fine. Other News From The Sporting World. Can Georgia Tech pull off...
Nebraska basketball in four-star center’s final five schools
The Nebraska basketball team is now in the final five schools for a four-star center from the class of 2025. Tommy Ahneman announced he is down to five schools before entering his senior year of high school, with Nebraska in the mix. The 6-foot-10 center is playing his senior season at Cretin Derham Hall in Saint Paul, Minnesota, after playing for West Fargo Sheyenne. He is the No. 45 overall recruit in the 2025 class, the No. 7 center prospect, and the No. 1 player in North Dakota. Ahneman led West Fargo Sheyenne to the Class AA state title, earning the 2024...
New hotel proposed at GI City Council meeting
Grand Island, Neb. — Paul Younes is looking to expand his hotel prowess into Grand Island. At Tuesday night's Grand Island City Council meeting, a redevelopment resolution was proposed to add a hotel and restaurant to the northwest corner of Husker Highway and Prairieview Street in the southwest part of the city, caddy-corner from the regional medical center.
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