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3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award 2 from UNL
Two with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center were among those awarded at the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society awards night on Wednesday, June 12, in Scottsbluff. Bijesh Maharjan and Extension Educator Gary Stone received the Commendation Award which recognizes SWCS members for service to...
Legislative maneuvering could complicate the path for Gov. Pillen’s tax proposal
LINCOLN — Some lawmakers sent a warning to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday by voting to send the core of his property tax relief proposal to a more unfavorable committee than anticipated. The Revenue Committee is usually the destination for bills dealing with taxation and property taxes. All introduced bills and policy resolutions must […]
Motorcycle driver dies after crashing into ambulance
PLEASANTON, Neb. — A motorcycle driver has died after authorities say he drove into the back of an ambulance. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says it happened just before 1:30 Saturday morning on Highway 10 north of Pleasanton. According to a news release, an ambulance was driving south transporting a patient to Kearney when it slowed to meet up with another ambulance. That’s when 29-year-old Jacob Kimberly of Holdrege crashed his motorcycle into the back of the ambulance. He died at the scene.
Friday legion baseball postseason highlights + scores (07.26.24)
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - Area tournaments began for legion baseball teams in Classes B and C on Friday across the state. Our cameras took us to St. Paul for the Class C Area 5 tournament. No. 4 St. Paul played three-seed DCB in the first round, 6-4. Watch the...
Osborne’s Hastings Teammates chapter hosts 15th annual charity golf event
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings chapters of the Teammates Mentoring program held its annual fundraiser at Southern Hills Golf Club in Hastings on Friday. The organization was founded in 1991 by Hastings native and former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne, and his wife Nancy, to provide a safe space for children in their community.
Gaige Weldon Wins Two and Kaiden Lane Returns to NOW600 National Victory Lane at KAM Raceway!
HASTINGS, Neb. (July 26, 2024) - Gaige Weldon doubled up on feature wins and Kaiden Lane returned to victory with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division at KAM Raceway on Friday night. 99 entries were on hand with 39-NOW600 A-Class, 34-NOW600 Non-Wing, 20-NOW600...
Serving Heroes training class takes place in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - First responders, hospital staff and 911 dispatchers gathered at Third City Christian Church in Grand Island on Friday to learn how to effectively serve their fellow peers in times of crisis. With death by suicide being the leading killer of members of law enforcement and...
Bronco Booster Club seeks to enhance student-athlete experience
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A new way to support Hastings College is available in the form of Bronco Booster Club. The goal is to get community support for student-athletes. Athletic Director, Chris Clements said Bronco Booster club is also a way to provide resources to Hastings College coaches. Being a booster comes with season passes to all Hastings College home games. Clements said he doesn’t want this to be viewed only as a way to get season passes because that’s what happened with Crimson Connection.
Tradition meets the future as Nebraska's Big Rodeo debuts new grandstands
BURWELL, Neb. — Cowboys, horses, and coach John Cook -- Burwell is where legends ride as Nebraska’s Big Rodeo builds on tradition with some big changes. Dirt flies as cowboys ride for glory at the historic Garfield County Farigrounds. Next to being in the saddle, everyone's got a great view at Nebraska's Big Rodeo.
Broken Bow child care provider achieves top Step Up to Quality level, receives $25,000 grant
BROKEN BOW – A Broken Bow child care provider recently achieved the top step of the Nebraska Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program. Love to Learn Playschool was also named the recipient of a $25,000 Restoration Enhancement Program (REP) grant through the Department of Health and Human Services. The...
Grand Island man charged with child enticement
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man is in jail after he’s accused of talking with a person on social media, who he believed to be a 13-year-old girl. Vicencio Gonzalez Perez, 45, is charged with two counts of felony enticement by electronic device. According to court...
Norfolk man accused of robbing man, threatening to fight officers
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - A man is in the Madison County Jail after a robbery outside a Norfolk apartment last week. The Norfolk Police Division arrested 32-year-old Theodore Thornton Jr. on July 16. He’s charged with robbery and terroristic threats. According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to...
Cozad Community Schools host summer program to gets students ready for school
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the summer season winding down, some Cozad students are getting a head start in the classroom before the school year officially begins. The Cozad Community Schools Summer Program helps students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to freshen up their skills. According to Program Director...
'Trucking Simulator' to be at Cheyenne County Fair Friday and Saturday
SIDNEY -- Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Floyd's Truck Care, and Adams Industries have partnered with the Nebraska Trucking Association to bring a truck simulator to the Cheyenne County Fair. This hands-on experience allows both kids and adults to explore what it’s like to drive a truck and learn about...
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