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Properly disposing unused fireworks and debris in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fourth of July celebrations are taking place across Lincoln, with people popping fireworks on Wednesday and Thursday. Keep Lincoln and Lancaster County Beautiful (KLLCB) and Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) have partnered up to remind people how to properly and safely dispose of unused fireworks and fireworks debris following Independence Day celebrations.
Work will resume on the wetland bank south of Orleans on US Army Corp of Engineers property
(McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work is scheduled to resume July 8 on the District 7 Wetland Bank project located on US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) property one mile southwest of Orleans on USACE Road 16, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). NDOT has been working...
Omaha native Alec Bohm selected to first career MLB All-Star game
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Omaha Roncalli grad and Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was selected to his first career MLB All-Star game on Wednesday. So far this season, Bohm is batting .299 while racking up 70 RBIs and blasting 11 home runs. The 27-year-old won the fan vote...
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT SATURDAY 7-6-24
Local weather report for Saturday, July 6 This report updates during the day. Today our temperatures will range from a low of 76° to a high of 89°. Sunrise is 5:51 AM and Sunset 7:53 PM . Sunny There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 0% chance of rain in the afternoon and 30% chance of rain during the evening.
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 ...
Five Heart Podcast: Huskers Beef Up Offensive Line, Our Favorite Uniforms - LIVE at 9pm Central
This week on the Five Heart Podcast, Greg and Minnie discuss the latest players who committed to play for the Huskers, wo offensive linemen, including a center. Matt Rhule and his staff are doing great things on the recruiting trail. Also, since it’s July and we’re looking for things to...
Federal grant to help Beatrice beautify its downtown area, make it more pedestrian friendly
BEATRICE, Nebraska — A federal grant is expected to turn a long-discussed project to enhance downtown Beatrice into a reality. The city recently was named a recipient of a $21.4 million grant from the federal infrastructure bill, which will be used to reroute U.S. Highway 136 one block south, around the downtown core, to make […] The post Federal grant to help Beatrice beautify its downtown area, make it more pedestrian friendly appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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.
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