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United States Air Force Heartland of America rock band performs at Fourth of July celebration in Omaha's Riverfront
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Riverfront was packed as thousands enjoyed free face painting for kids, root beer floats, and Fourth of July-themed bandanas for dogs. There will be live music at the Heartland of America Park near the skate ribbon at 6:30 p.m. The band that is slated to...
Paws Up Kearney County is Advocating for Animals
Paws Up Kearney County is working toward improving the lives of companion animals in Kearney County. The group will be hosting ‘Dogs for Dogs’, the first of many events to raise funds for their mission, on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Windmill. Paws Up Kearney...
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.
Lincoln firework tent closes after group of teenagers steal fireworks, assault worker
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Extreme Crazy Cracker closed its firework tent Thursday after a group of teenagers came into the stand, stole fireworks and assaulted a worker Wednesday night. The owner, Douglas, said a group of 10-12 teenage boys came to the tent outside of SouthPointe Christian Church around...
Chadron Takes Care Of Alliance
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 juniors and seniors hosted Alliance Wednesday night and took care of business with the juniors winning 10-2 and the seniors winning 7-6. In the juniors game, Chadron was able to bounce back after being run ruled the night before to get...
Hard Work Paying off for Former Husker Max Anderson
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska star Max Anderson is entering his second season of pro baseball and says he’s enjoying every minute. “Every kid dream is to play baseball for their job,” said Anderson. Anderson is playing for the Detroit Tigers affiliate team West Michigan White Caps....
Regional West Names Cole Foundation Director
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ? Regional West Health Services is pleased to announce that Danielle Cole of Scottsbluff has accepted the Regional West Foundation Director position. She previously worked at the Educational Service Unit 13 as the Director of Title IC Migrant Education, focusing on securing federal grants, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies and regulations.
What a catch! 12-year-old fisherman catches record 27-pound fish in Zorkinsky Lake
OMAHA, Neb. — It's a story of the one that didn't get away!. On Tuesday, a local fisherman caught a 27-pound fish. He's 12-year-old Alex Drouin. The fishing community at Zorinsky Lake said Alex caught a record muskie. His mom said Alex rides his bike to Zorinsky every day...
SENCA’s 18th Annual Benefit Attracts 20 Teams, 80 Golfers
Kirkman’s Lakeview Golf Course near Humboldt was the location of the 18th Annual Southeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, Inc. (SENCA) benefit golf tournament and drawing. Participating in the four-person scramble tournament were 80 golfers representing 20 teams. Following 18 holes of golf, flag prizes consisting of nine holes and...
Griess Earns CSC Academic All-District Honors
ANNAPOLIS, Md. // Navy water polo player Caden Capobianco (Sr / Laguna Beach, Calif.), women's lacrosse player Tori DiCarlo (Jr / Rosemont, Pa.), wrestler Grady Griess (Sr / Grand Island, Neb.), rifle athlete Clarissa Layland (Sr / Granbury, Texas), women's golfer Stephanie Lee (Sr / Southlake, Texas), men's lacrosse player Jackson Peters (Sr / Darien, Conn.), gymnast Matthew Petros (So / Broadview Heights, Ohio), women's rower Tenlea Radack (Jr / Washington, D.C.), women's rowing coxswain Maeve Swick (Sr / Annapolis, Md.) and men's golfer Benjamin Valdez (Jr / Stevenson Ranch, Calif.) earned Academic All-District accolades for at-large sports from the College Sports Communicators (CSC) this week. Nine of the 10 will advance to the national ballot that will determine CSC's Academic All-America Teams, which will be announced July 16 (women) and 17 (men).
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