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Davey Man Claims Sixth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–August 26, 2024–Richard Welch of Davey is the sixth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. Welch purchased his winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at U-Stop #12 at 6801...
19 Nebraska students selected for inaugural food animal veterinary scholarship program
LINCOLN — Sydney Hutchinson had a lifelong dream to attend a veterinary program offered in Nebraska and Iowa for her doctoral medicine degree, but in February she was on track to attend Kansas State University instead. Hutchinson said while it wasn’t her dream, an early admissions offer from the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine “was just […]
Memorial run raises $10K for Smith Falls trails
The Tyler Vanderheiden Memorial Run, an annual race aimed at raising awareness and understanding of mental health, raised $10,000 for Nebraska Game and Parks state park trails in 2024. To date, supporters of the Vanderheiden Memorial run have contributed more than $30,000 to the Nebraska Game and Parks Foundation to...
Tourism On Niobrara National Scenic River Contributes $8.0 Million to Local Economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 80,000 visitors to. Niobrara National Scenic River in 2023 spent $8 million in communities near the. park. That spending supported 111 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative. benefit to the local economy of $9.4 million. “I’m so proud that...
Nebraska senator comments on special legislative session
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The special legislative session ended last week. The 17-day session was the longest special session in over 60 years. One of Gov. Jim Pillen’s goals in calling for the session was to lower property taxes in a way that would not affect public schools negatively. Nebraska Sen. Mike Jacobson said the work that the Nebraska Legislature put in to reaching an agreement in a timely manner.
Incumbent Don Bacon (R) and Tony Vargas (D) running in the general election for NE-02
Incumbent Don Bacon (R) and Tony Vargas (D) are running in the general election for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The election is a rematch from 2022, when Bacon defeated Vargas 51.3% to 48.7%. The Guardian wrote that it was “not difficult to imagine a scenario...
Group of medical pros challenge abortion rights ballot measure based on ‘single subject’ rule
LINCOLN — More than 30 Nebraska medical providers filed a complaint this week with Secretary of State Bob Evnen alleging that the abortion-rights ballot initiative violates the state’s requirement that voter-fueled changes cover only a single subject. The proposal, backed by abortion-rights advocates, would codify a right to abortion in the Nebraska Constitution until fetal […]
Grand jury clears officer in fatal shooting of 17-year-old boy in Columbus
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A grand jury found no “criminal wrongdoing” after an officer shot and killed a teen earlier this year in Columbus. In a press release Wednesday, the City of Columbus announced the grand jury’s ruling, saying that Officer Kyle Blunck’s actions “were in accordance with the law.”
Lincoln has paid millions – far more than Omaha – to settle employee lawsuits. More are looming.
After reaching a settlement with the Lincoln Police Department over allegations of retaliation for reporting sexual assault, former officer Sarah Williams addressed the Lincoln City Council at a public meeting in December 2021. She said she was there for two reasons: to reclaim her voice and to inform the council...
Warren Buffett's Firm Sells Another $1 Billion of Bank of America Stock but Still Holds Almost 12%
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett's company has unloaded more of its Bank of America stake, selling nearly 25 million shares worth almost $1 billion over the past week. Berkshire Hathaway has steadily sold off 116 million Bank of America shares since July. But it still controls nearly...
Series of public input sessions starting, for Southeast Community College
BEATRICE - Southeast Community College will hold listening sessions throughout the 15-county region over the next month as it develops a new Strategic Plan for 2025-2029. Dr. Paul Illich, SCC president says, “Building upon the success of the College’s last two strategic plans, it is important that we get feedback from community members to ensure we develop, train and empower our students to meet their needs.”
Anne Frank exhibit at Wayne State, Sept. 3-13
WAYNE – The public is invited to experience the Anne Frank traveling exhibit beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Wayne State College. Admission is free and open to the public. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 13, is in Ley Theatre, located on the second floor of the Brandenburg Building. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Exciting September Events at CHI Health Center Omaha
Get ready for an action-packed September at CHI Health Center Omaha! This month features a diverse array of events that promise to entertain, inspire and engage. From high-energy concerts to thrilling rodeos and expos, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at what’s happening:. Cage the Elephant:...
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