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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA — 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 President Kamala...
Dr. James Linder to replace Dr. Gold on Nebraska Medicine board
OMAHA — Nebraska Medicine’s board of directors this week chose Dr. James Linder, CEO of Nebraska Medicine, to replace new University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold as chair. Linder has been CEO since 2018 and has helped teach at UNMC for four decades. He has served stints...
South Dakota Driver Clocked Doing Double the Limit in Nebraska
An afternoon food run turned out to be very costly for a South Dakota driver on the roads of northeastern Nebraska. According to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office, a little after 1:00 PM Sunday (July 14), 19-year-old Ariz Zarate-Gonzalez of Arlington was clocked doing 119 miles per hour in a 65 mile-per-hour zone on Highway 57 about 25 miles southeast of Norfolk.
Three Nebraska Cities Named Among Most Dangerous in America
Nebraska, often celebrated for its picturesque landscapes, thriving agricultural industry, and friendly Midwestern charm, has recently found itself grappling with a concerning issue – the presence of several cities that have been ranked among the most dangerous in the United States. This unsettling reality casts a shadow over the state’s reputation and demands immediate attention from local authorities and community leaders.
Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates
LINCOLN — The draft text of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes calls for new taxes on certain goods or services and phasing out most local K-12 property taxes over three years. The Nebraska Examiner obtained the draft document and verified it over the weekend with six lawmakers who are part of a […] The post Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Guardians of the Children-FlatRock Chapter ride across southern Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Guardians of the Children- FlatRock Chapter held its tenth annual Dice Run registration at Iron Horse Park on Saturday. Several motorcyclists joined the Guardians of the Children FlatRock in unity. GOC President Mark Russel began the event with a heartfelt tribute to one of their members died this past fall.
North Platte Public Schools unveils statue
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Educators, patrons and alumni gathered just outside the main entrance of North Platte High School on Monday as a statue was unveiled. The plexiglass bulldog was the brainchild of the North Platte Public Schools Graduating Class of 2024. ”I believe conversations had started in December,”...
Winning $22,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Lincoln
One lucky person who bought a 2by2 ticket for Friday’s drawing has won the $22,000 jackpot. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket matched all four winning numbers. The ticket was sold at U-Stop at 1301 South Street in Lincoln. The winning numbers were and Red 23,...
Nebraska baseball’s Brett Sears taken in 7th round of MLB draft by Atlanta Braves
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft. Sears becomes the...
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!
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