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WINNEBAGO TRIBE TO HOST 158TH HOMECOMING POW WOW
THE WINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA IS PREPARING TO HOST ITS 158TH ANNUAL POWWOW. THE CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD JULY 25-28 AT VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK IN WINNEBAGO. THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF CHIEF LITTLE PRIEST AND THE POWWOW IS THE LONGEST RUNNING HOMECOMING CELEBRATION IN THE UNITED STATES. IN THE SUMMER...
WWE To Hold Double Taping Of WWE SmackDown On 7/19
WWE will hold a double taping of WWE SmackDown. WWE will tape the July 26th episode of WWE SmackDown at the taping on July 19th, which will emanate from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. No SmackDown taping is scheduled for July 26th. WWE will be in the midst...
Iron Horse Festival receives grant for Holdrege festival event
HOLDREGE, Neb. — The Iron Horse Arts District has been awarded two grants totaling $6,190 by the Nebraska Arts Council! These generous grants will support different components of the Iron Horse Festival, happening in downtown Holdrege on Saturday, September 14. Nebraska Arts Council Executive Director Mike Markey shared:. The...
Celebrate Colombia’s Independence at the Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch Festival!
Restaurant Colombia Para Todos and Bellevue Berry Farm invite you to join the celebration of Colombia’s Independence this upcoming July 20th. Get ready to enjoy a festival full of music, colors, and flavors! This is the second time the restaurant has organized this event, as they are celebrating three years in Omaha this year. When we asked the owner, Milena Londoño, what inspired her to create this event, she said, “We are inspired because we love our country; it runs in our blood.” Additionally, she mentions that she is proud to wear her country’s yellow jersey in such a distant state and proudly showcases her jersey. Moreover, she wants to spread joy while sharing her culture with others. In her words, she says, “I want to bring a moment of happiness to every Colombian who is far from their country, their family, and perhaps their roots. I want to make them feel at home for a day.”
Nebraska softball announces portion of non-conference schedule for 2025
The Nebraska softball team has announced a portion of their 2025 non-conference schedule. The team enters the season after posting a 30-23 record for the 2024 campaign. After seeing the same number depart the program, the Huskers have added ten new players to their roster this season. As of July 15, the roster features 24 players, with 13 returning players, six transfers, and four freshmen. The team announced four of the five non-conference tournaments they will play early in the season. Feb. 14-16: Troy Cox Classic – Las Cruces, NM Feb. 20-23: Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic – Cathedral City, CA Feb. 28-March 2: Wichita State Tournament – Wichita, KS March 7-9: Big Red Spring Fling – Bowlin Stadium The 2025 season will see the Big Ten welcome three new programs to the league: Oregon, Washington, and UCLA. USC is also joining the conference, but that school does not have a softball program. Revelle and Sip are taking quick road trips! See you there future Huskers. Drop your schedules below! ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/6Pxq9dfVFc — Nebraska Softball (@HuskerSoftball) July 12, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Man killed in fiery crash near Rushville
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A 25-year-old man died in a fiery crash north of Rushville, Nebraska on Saturday. Sheridan County Sheriff Jeff Brewer said that the SUV rolled several times and caught on fire. Brewer said that the crash is difficult to investigate because of the fire. Yesterday News Channel Nebraska...
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: Tuesday Game with Lincoln at Kansas City Postponed
KANSAS CITY, KS–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 16)–Due to the inclement weather in the Kansas City area, Tuesday’s scheduled game versus the Kansas City Monarchs has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a double header tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17th with the first game starting at...
East Beatrice housing development plan approved by city council
BEATRICE – Beatrice elected officials have voted 6-0 in support of a proposed $10.5 million housing project in east Beatrice, hearing some opposition over what the homes may look like compared with the neighborhood. R-W-R LLC is seeking tax increment financing for the project north of Scott Street in...
City Council votes to rezone narrow parcel in southwest Norfolk
The Norfolk City Council has voted unanimously to change the zoning from Agricultural District to Service Commercial District for a narrow strip of land about a quarter mile east of 37th Street and Highway 275. City Planner Val Grimes said the parcel in question runs north-south between AKRS – formerly...
The beginning of an active weather pattern, with daily chances of rain/t-storms
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - We are entering a more active weather pattern, as we get back to almost a daily chance of showers/t-storms, mainly in the evening hours. Otherwise we will have partly cloudy skies for most days this week, and temperatures will be on the way down. We should be slightly below average for most days, as our average high is near 90; highs will range from the upper 70s to the upper 80s through early next week. Wednesday we keep partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers/t-storms; highs will be in the lower 80s.
YOU CAN BE A STAR Finalists Announced for Lincoln County Fair
North Platte, Ne - Z93.5 Country and Mix 97.1 present YOU CAN BE A STAR, on Thursday, July 25 at 2pm under the pavilion at the Lincoln County Fair next week. The singing competition is a preliminary qualifier for Galaxy Of The Stars Talent Search. Top winners at YOU CAN BE A STAR will advance to the Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Finals later in 2024 where the Overall Vocalist will win a $4500.00 Nashville Recording Session!
Ample signatures collected for referendum to repeal private school funding law, organizers say
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Public school advocates say they have enough signatures to ask Nebraska voters in November to repeal a law that provides taxpayer money for private school tuition, marking the latest twist in a long-running fight with state lawmakers who have repeatedly opposed efforts to let voters weigh in on the public funding plan.
Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday
3. Inform Public of Open Meetings Act Posting Location. 5. June Financial Reports – Joe Stump, AMGL and Jaime Parr. 6. Board Committee and Representative Business and Reports. a.Events – Brett Lindstrom. b.Facilities Planning – Tom Schellpeper. c.Agriculture – Dawn Caldwell. d.Finance – Lanna Hubbard.
Omaha student and intern sets up mental health clinic for victims of Arbor Day tornado outbreak
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s been almost three months since the devastating Arbor Day tornados that destroyed hundreds of homes across Nebraska and Iowa. Coping after a natural disaster can be difficult, whether you lost something or not. Because of that, a therapy student at UNO and intern for...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice...
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