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California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen
LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. This year’s event will take place August 7-9, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.
LRC Escapee Arrested After Foot Pursuit On Coal Train
A man who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center earlier this week was arrested Thursday morning after climbing on top of a coal train. The Nebraska State Patrol says around 7:15 a.m. the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported that they believed Justin Daro was inside a home in Ulysses.
Man shot and killed in west Lincoln parking lot
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A 25-year-old man was shot dead Friday night in west Lincoln. The shooting happened about 10 p.m. in a parking lot at South Coddington Avenue and West A streets, police said. The Lincoln Police Department responded to a report of gunshots and vehicles fleeing the...
Nebraska football assistant coach resigns after serving on Matt Rhule's coaching staff for over a decade
LINCOLN, Neb. — Husker football's assistant coach Evan Cooper resigned due to "personal reasons." A Nebraska spokesperson confirmed the news on Friday. Cooper was the secondary coach and defensive pass game coordinator and was contracted through the end of the 2024 season, making $670,000. This content is imported from...
City of Blair gives update on boil advisory
BLAIR, Neb. (WOWT) - The City of Blair had some good news Friday about a boil order issued there a day earlier. On Wednesday, officials announced that the city’s water had tested positive for E. coli. Public works personnel flushed fire hydrants and sample stations to remove contaminants, replacing...
Greg McElroy Believes Legendary College Football Program Will Take A Big Leap In 2024
Nebraska was one of college football's premier programs from 1970-99, winning five national championships. The Cornhuskers won three national titles in four seasons under legendary head coach Tom Osborne but have failed to find the same success in today's age of college football. On a recent ...
Seeking Justice: Pandora Wilson’s Fight Against Gun Violence
In the heart of Northeast Washington, Pandora Wilson faces each day with a resolve hardened by tragedy and fueled by love. Her journey is one of relentless pursuit, seeking justice for her beloved granddaughter, Makiyah Wilson, whose life was tragically cut short in the summer of 2018 amidst the relentless drumbeat of gun violence.
First Responders respond to a fire call in Bushnell that leads to an arrest
Bushnell, Neb. - First responders respond to a residential fire call which leads to the arrest of a man in Bushnell. According to the Kimball County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), dispatched received a call of a residential fire in Bushnell. As first responders responded to the scene, they encountered 48-year-old Travis McDonald. KCSO says in a post that McDonald was tazed and arrested for interfering with a firearm. No further information was given.
Hastings kicks off Fourth of July with a parade
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - YWCA Adams County started off the Fourth of July holiday with giving kids a chance to show off their red, white and blue. Kids, and kids at heart, decorated bicycles, wagons, and toy ATVs, before taking a stroll around the fountain to the beat of a marching band.
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
LINCOLN, NE – On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site.
Lots of work done ahead of Grand Island fireworks show
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Tourism and the Community Fireworks Committee have put in a lot of work in order to make this year’s fireworks show happen. The organizations worked together to create fundraising events and participate in Go Big Give in order to raise money for the event to happen at Fonner Park.
Uncle Sam Jam hosts holiday festivities
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fourth of July festivities kicked off Wednesday at Oak Lake Park. Family and friends gathered around the lake to celebrate at the Uncle Sam Jam Independence Day Celebration. All evening, Oak Lake Park was filled with food trucks, live music, and games for people to enjoy.
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