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OPPD Workers Return From Helping Utilities In Iowa/Illinois
The Omaha Public Power District crews that went to Iowa and Illinois to assist with power restoration efforts after damaging storms are returning home to Nebraska. OPPD officials say that 17 employees were dispatched to Iowa and Illinois after thousands of people lost electricity following a derecho earlier this month. Officials say mutual aid is about utilities helping utilities restore power to customers.
Commodity prices hex Rural Mainstreet Index
(Omaha) -- One of KMAland's leading indicators still shows the region's economy stuck in the mud. Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Index report sank below growth neutral for the 11th straight month. The survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--show July's overall reading at 41.3--down from 41.7 in June, and lowest reading since November, 2023. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning, Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says weak agricultural commodity prices are the main culprit behind the continued economic doldrums.
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
During the recent Nebraska Game and Park Commission’s meeting in Ogallala, they announced a new species hunting season will begin in 2025. There will be two seasons for Mountain Lions. The first season will begin in January and end in February. If a female has not been harvested, a second season from 15-31 March will be held.
Catch these Game and Parks Education Events in August
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August. Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Monday rain chance and summertime warmth
Most of us are off to a dry start to the day. A few showers and storms have moved into Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska. Severe weather is not expected. Active weather to the northwest could spark a few more showers and storms mainly to the north and west later today. Severe weather is still not expected.
Humboldt hosting Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair
(KLZA)--The 2024 Richardson County 4-H & FFA Junior Fair take place this week in Humboldt at the Fairgrounds. The Ag Building is located at 1034, 4th Street in Humboldt. Monday - July 22: 9 a.m. - Horse Show and Static Exhibit judging. Tuesday - July 23: 9:30 a.m. - Favorite...
Basha High School set to welcome Millard South of Omaha, NE to open the season
Written by Sports360AZ intern Eric Matsumoto. Basha High School will begin its 2024 football season on August 30 at home against Millard South, marking the first time a Nebraska high school team has played a regular season game in Arizona. Millard South head coach Ty Wisdom knows the area well,...
Iowa Drivers Can Now Keep Their ID On Their Phone
EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. NOW YOUR ID IS TOO. Iowa has introduced a new, convenient way for residents to carry their driver’s licenses or state-issued IDs: the Iowa Mobile ID. This FREE digital version of your official ID is available through a smartphone app and acts as a companion to your physical ID. While the mobile ID app is optional and not all businesses are equipped to verify it yet, it provides a secure and private way to carry your identification digitally.
Terence Crawford is ready to make history, conquer the world
Terence Crawford's weekend consisted of playing as an active participant at a WWE show on Friday by delivering a steel chair assist and knockout right hand. On Saturday, “Bud” was headlining a hometown sendoff in Omaha, Nebraska as he continues preparation for his junior middleweight debut against Israil Madrimov on Aug. 3 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
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