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OPPD Workers Return From Helping Utilities In Iowa/Illinois
The Omaha Public Power District crews that went to Iowa and Illinois to assist with power restoration efforts after damaging storms are returning home to Nebraska. OPPD officials say that 17 employees were dispatched to Iowa and Illinois after thousands of people lost electricity following a derecho earlier this month. Officials say mutual aid is about utilities helping utilities restore power to customers.
Commodity prices hex Rural Mainstreet Index
(Omaha) -- One of KMAland's leading indicators still shows the region's economy stuck in the mud. Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Index report sank below growth neutral for the 11th straight month. The survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--show July's overall reading at 41.3--down from 41.7 in June, and lowest reading since November, 2023. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning, Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says weak agricultural commodity prices are the main culprit behind the continued economic doldrums.
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
During the recent Nebraska Game and Park Commission’s meeting in Ogallala, they announced a new species hunting season will begin in 2025. There will be two seasons for Mountain Lions. The first season will begin in January and end in February. If a female has not been harvested, a second season from 15-31 March will be held.
Catch these Game and Parks Education Events in August
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in August. Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks, except one is not required to park in the Schramm Education Center parking lot. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances.
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Monday rain chance and summertime warmth
Most of us are off to a dry start to the day. A few showers and storms have moved into Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska. Severe weather is not expected. Active weather to the northwest could spark a few more showers and storms mainly to the north and west later today. Severe weather is still not expected.
Former Doane track star qualifies for 2024 Paralympics
CRETE, Neb. -- Former Doane track and field athlete Taleah Williams qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Williams will represent Team USA in the long jump as she makes her third appearance at the Paralympic Games, having competed in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo in 2020. Williams competed...
KFGE’s Brooke Summers To Host CBS Radio Labor Day Special.
CBS Radio taps NRG Media “Froggy 98” KFGE Lincoln, NE, afternoon driver Brooke Summers to host its “CBS’ Country Labor Day Radio Special.” The three-hour show can be heard on CBS affiliates on Friday, Aug. 30 (3-6pm ET) and on Monday, Sept. 2 (6-9am ET). “I’m thrilled to be part of CBS’ expanded music programming special!” Summers said in a release. “Labor Day & barbecues would not be complete without country music.”
Athlete of the Week: Olympic shot putter Payton Otterdahl preparing in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — American shot putter Payton Otterdahl, now a Lincoln resident, is preparing for his second Olympics in Paris. The Rosemount, Minnesota, native and North Dakota State alum moved to Lincoln when his longtime coach, Justin St. Clair, took a job at Nebraska. St. Clair has since...
Huskers add top player from North Dakota to 2025 recruiting class
Lincoln, NEB — Husker Football added another player to its 2025 recruiting class in defensive lineman Kade Piertzak (Fargo, North Dakota) after announcing his commitment to Nebraska. Piertzak is the top ranked high school football player in North Dakota and is now the third defensive lineman as part of the Huskers '25 recruiting class. The team now has 16 total commitments from players in the class, including fellow defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson (Galveston, Texas) and Tyson Terry (Omaha North).
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