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Frandsen, Weldon, Roberts, and Roush Victorious with NOW600 National on Saturday at KAM Raceway!
HASTINGS, Neb. (July 27, 2024) - Ryan Frandsen, Gaige Weldon, Tityn Roberts, and Mackcen Roush were each victorious on Saturday at KAM Raceway with the Dirt2Media NOW600 Micro Sprint National Championship presented by Hi Plains Building Division. 98 entries made the call for the second night of racing at KAM...
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 […]
Gibbon children take on unique summer job, potentially saving lives
A call came into the newsroom with a story idea which we thought was just about three hard-working gibbon children getting a helping hand from the gibbon fire chief during their summer jobs. It turns out the kids' quest for some quick cash could have a profound impact on emergency response times in Gibbon.
Garage destroyed in central Lincoln fire
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Sunday morning fire destroyed a garage in central Lincoln. Crews were sent to a detached garage near 27th and F streets about 11:40 a.m. and found it engulfed in flames, according to Lincoln Fire & Rescue. The fire was spreading to two houses, Battalion...
7 people died after plane departing from Nebraska City crashes in Wyoming
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. — Seven people were killed in a plane crash in Wyoming, including three members of the award-winning gospel group The Nelons. A statement from the Gaither Management group confirmed the deaths. "One of the best loved Gospel music families in America, The Nelons were involved in...
NE Top Ten Volleyball Showcase Begins Countdown to HSVB Season
KEARNEY, Neb. — Volleyball is less than a month away and what better way to get ready for the upcoming season than Nebraska's top ten volleyball tournament taking place at Kearney Catholic. The six day tournament includes 54 teams from all classes, playing two sets in each mini match.
Wayne High grad selected to Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Mason Ley of Wayne, a recent graduate of Wayne High School, is among 38 high-achieving first-year students selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy’s 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities. Ley...
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