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Family kayaking day set for Tuesday at Iron Horse Park
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - While National Kayaking Day may have passed, it’s never too late to learn. A demo and family day is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. HOPE-Esperanza, Community Connections Mentoring Program and the Nebraska Game and...
Grand Island man charged for trying to entice officer posing as teen girl
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been charged with enticing a Grand Island Police officer he thought was a 13-year-old girl. Franky Recinos Recinos, 19, is charged in Hall County Court with child enticement by electronic device and minor in possession of alcohol. Grand Island Police...
Lincoln Police unable to determine how woman took fatal fall from window
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Police have concluded an investigation after a woman fell to her death from the window of a Lincoln home. The investigation into the death of 58-year-old DeAnn Stover has been closed, according to Lincoln Police. Investigators said they were unable to determine what led up to her death and asked for the case to be closed on June 6.
Cornhusker State Games Cycling Tour comes to North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Cornhusker State Games Cycling Tour kicked off at Cody Park Sunday morning. The event is one of 75 events that will take place over the next 10 days. Eighty cyclists are taking part in the tour and will feature four different routes: 7.5 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles and 100 miles, and all finishers will receive a medal.
Bellevue University Recognized as One of America’s Top Colleges by Money
Bellevue University has been named one of America's top colleges, according to Money's 2024 analysis of the best colleges in the U.S. The university is proud to be among the 745 institutions ranked, earning a four out of five-star status. The Money 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking evaluates...
Poolgoers in North Platte splash and lounge by the pool to keep cool
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - It was a beautiful hot day Sunday, with temperatures reaching triple digits and a heat advisory in effect for North Platte and surrounding cities. Several people lounged and splashed around Cody Park’s Swimming Pool, trying to beat the excessive heat. Laura Morey, a parent at the swimming pool, shared how she and her son keep cool and how she can prepare other parents who may want to bring their children out to swim.
'Cool down with thoughts of Christmas': Durham Museum seeks submissions for Omaha's Christmas tree
The Durham Museum is seeking submissions for Omaha's official 2024 Christmas tree. The museum receives a donated tree from area residents yearly to decorate inside Union Station. Last year, the Croy family donated the more than 40-foot pine tree. The Croy's father planted it in La Vista in 1985. Residents...
Junior Legion Area Tourney Results For Area Teams
In Junior Legion area tournaments involving area teams, Schuyler/North Bend has been eliminated from the B-3 tourney in Blair after going 0-2. The Platte River team lost to Valparaiso 10-3 on Friday, then fell to West Point 9-1 yesterday evening. In the C-2 area tournament in Dodge, David City and...
Omaha Performing Arts receives additional $2.5 million in state funds for Tenaska Center
The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement will soon be the latest building on a campus which already includes the Holland Performing Arts Center and Steelhouse Omaha. The center is currently under construction on 12th Street between Dodge and Douglas streets in downtown Omaha. Sabrina Weiss, the Vice President of Development...
Seven Omaha business districts to get pandemic-related grants for safety lighting, bollards
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Seven “business improvement districts” in the City of Omaha are to receive grants from the city’s allotment of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Proposals are set for approval this week by the Omaha City Council. Mayor Jean Stothert issued a news...
Nebraska Realty Opens New North Office in The { } Exchange
Nebraska Realty announces the opening of its North office in The { } Exchange at 1701 N 24th St, a hub for real estate & financial education. The new location supports The { } Exchange’s mission to enhance wealth building & prosperity through real estate. The opening coincided with a ribbon-cutting for The { } Exchange, celebrated by partners & the Greater Omaha Chamber. Strategically positioned to serve North Omaha, the office provides real estate services to help individuals & families achieve their financial goals. Partners such as Locale Real Estate Group, Black & Brown Real Estate Professionals (BREP), & Habitat for Humanity of Omaha joined the celebration. Andy Alloway, Owner of Nebraska Realty, addressed attendees alongside Angel Starks, REALTOR® with Nebraska Realty & President/VCEO of The { } Exchange, who said, “This project aims to reshape community disinvestment in Greater Omaha, offering resources to help individuals and families achieve their financial dreams.
Softball Updates: 2025 Roster & Schedule News
The Nebraska softball team has added 10 newcomers to its roster for the 2025 season. The 10 additions come after the Huskers saw 10 players depart from last year’s roster, including eight who exhausted their eligibility. Nebraska has also announced a portion of its non-conference tournament schedule for the 2025 season.
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