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Huskers wrap up U.S. Olympic Trials
EUGENE, OR - Nine current Nebraska track and field athletes competed at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 21-30 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. On the first day of competition, Dash Simon qualified for the javelin final with a 248-6 in the prelim. From Walla Walla, Wash., Sirmon placed fourth in the final with a distance of 252-0. Kevin Shubert placed 21st in the shot put with a 61-5 1/2 and Ashley McElmurry went 42-7 in the triple jump to place 16th.
Stormy week rolls on; severe threat over southeast Nebraska into Tuesday afternoon
How does that Nebraska song go… “we’ll all stick together in all kinds of weather” … yeah, we’ve done plenty of the all kinds of weather this year. Monday evening into early Tuesday, several tornadoes were reported first in south central Nebraska. Then as...
Nebraska native Maggie Malone Hardin wins javelin title at U.S. Olympic Trials
LINCOLN - A small-town Nebraska native and former Husker earned a spot on Team USA's track and field team for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Maggie Malone Hardin, of Geneva, captured the women's javelin title at the U.S. Olympic Trials meet Sunday in Eugene, Oregon, securing the third Olympics berth of her career.
Nebraska’s 2024 border deployments cost $1.27 million
LINCOLN — This year’s two border deployments ordered by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen cost a combined $1.27 million. The state says it paid $1.2 million of that total using interest accrued from the second wave of $48 million in federal pandemic relief funds that Congress set aside for rental assistance. State taxpayers paid the remaining […] The post Nebraska’s 2024 border deployments cost $1.27 million appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Making wise decisions on a tax shift
Earlier this year, the governor and the Legislature tried and failed to develop a workable plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes through increases in sales taxes. Now, as decision-makers in Lincoln consider coming together in a special session, the options on the table still focus on using sales taxes to pay for cuts in property […] The post Making wise decisions on a tax shift appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Southeast Nebraska Faces Dangerous Flooding on I-80 After Night of Intense Rain
Omaha, NE – Southeast Nebraska is grappling with dangerous flooding, particularly along Interstate 80, following a night of intense rain. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that heavy rainfall has rendered several roads impassable. According to the NWS Omaha/Valley, flash flood warnings remain in effect for both the Omaha...
Heil Expands Nationwide Dealer Network With New Facility, Servicing Iowa and Nebraska
Heil® announced the expansion of its nationwide dealer network with the inclusion of Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment of Johnston, Iowa. This strategic addition with further enhance sales, service, parts, and support for Heil clientele throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Mid-Iowa Solid Waste Equipment, an MH Equipment company, has been a...
History Nebraska Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families
Lincoln, NE - 07/02/2024 - Today, History Nebraska announced that three of its historic sites and museums have joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits.
Former FAMU AD lands senior admin role with Big Ten school
Among his accomplishments at FAMU was laying the groundwork for the school’s move from the MEAC to the SWAC in the fall of 2022 and securing a $10 million dollar grant for stadium renovations. The post Former FAMU AD lands senior admin role with Big Ten school appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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