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Nebraska State Patrol readies up for busy Labor Day weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska State Patrol troopers are readying up for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Col. John Bolduc, NSP superintendent. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. BIG RED LIED EXPERIENCE - MAGIC!. 6pm Doors open, 8pm Concert starts Fri.; Free outdoor event.
Portion Of 56th Street to Close September 4
(LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 31) Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) this week announced that northbound 56th Street at Leighton Avenue will close beginning Wednesday, September 4, to continue work on a Lincoln on the Move street improvement project. This work is scheduled to be completed by September 13. The recommended detour...
Wade Shows operates amusement park at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND – Wade Shows turns a parking lot into an amusement park at the Nebraska State Fair, said general manager Gary Zaitshik. Wade Shows has served the Nebraska State Fair for approximately 14 years, he said. It is based in Spring Hill, Florida. Wade Shows offers 38 rides...
Nearly 130,000 people visit on first five days of Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - - A major heat wave hasn't stopped the Nebraska State Fair from drawing more than 100-thousand visitors so far. Fair officials say more than 129,000 people visited for the first five days, which represents a 7.5% drop from 2023. The total is up 12% from 2022.
A Bill to Alleviate Our Child Care Crisis
Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility. Tuition at child care centers is more expensive than tuition at the University of Nebraska. And the problem, sadly, is only getting worse.
City Announces Completion of 11th Street Improvement Project
LINCOLN–(News Release Aug. 29)–Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Director Liz Elliott today discussed the benefits of the recently completed Lincoln on the Move 11th Street Corridor Improvement Project. “Through our community’s investment in Lincoln on the Move, we are proud to deliver street...
One Man Band is popular entertainer at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND – Marc Dobson has a unique setup as the One Man Band: he plays 9.1 instruments attached to his body all at once. The instruments are his singing, harmonica, guitar, sub-guitar (the 0.1), bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, crash cymbal, splash cymbal, and hi-hat tambourine. Dobson said...
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