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Hartington falls to Malcolm in Class C junior legion championship
HARTINGTON - Hartington Post 4 looked to capture the Class C junior state legion title yesterday, needing to beat Malcolm Post 354 twice to do so. A pitchers’ duel all night long, Post 354 scored two runs in the eighth-inning while Hartington mustered only two hits in the contest as they fell in the title game 3-1.
‘My prognosis is incredibly bright’: Nebraska lawmaker continues blood cancer treatments
LINCOLN — A Nebraska state senator said her ongoing cancer treatments of a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma have been going “very well,” and she looks forward to getting back to the statehouse. State Sen. Jane Raybould of Lincoln, a first-term lawmaker in her second year...
More schools to consider banning cell phone use during school hours?
YANKTON, SD (KELO.com) — At least one South Dakota school – Gettysburg – is banning the use of cell phones during the school day, and more may be on the way. School Superintendents were encouraged by state education Secretary Joe Graves to discuss the issue with staff at their recent state conference. Yankton Superintendent Wayne Kindle says concerns run both ways.
"Weaving a Nation" presented by Chautauqua in Norfolk
Humanities Nebraska has announced that Nebraska Chautauqua will come to Norfolk on August 2nd and 3rd with the theme “Weaving a Nation.”. The theme is in commemoration of the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S. This also marks the 40th anniversary of Chautauqua for Humanities Nebraska. The word “Chautauqua”...
Omaha police search for missing 11-year-old boy
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old boy. Z'aire Foster-Newman is described as 4-foot-11 and 80 pounds. If anyone has any information about his whereabouts, they are asked to call 911. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be...
Paws on the Platte auction set Friday night
After weeks of anticipation, the Paws on the Platte community dog art auction will be held Friday evening, July 26 at Pals Brewing. Bids will be taken for 26 life-size dog statues and the statue will go to the highest bidder. Proceeds from will support Paws-itive Partners Humane Society in...
Anti-tobacco education night to be held in Grand Island
The Hall County Tobacco Free Coalition is teaming up with CHI Health St. Francis for a public presentation on the dangers of tobacco products. In the last two years, the American Lung Association reported a 135% increase in young people using e-cigarettes, with the number now around five million users.
Roblox Jailbreak: SWAT Van Event All Graffiti Locations for Criminals and Police
Want a free, exclusive skin for your fully-decked-out Police Van? Then you better hurry and clear this event for the Comic Skin. As a Criminal, you and your friends‘ job is to vandalize buildings with graffiti while the Police have to clean them. However, both side’s objectives are located in different locations and you have to clear them all to complete the Roblox Jailbreak SWAT Van event. In total there are 16 Graffitis, eight for each side; you can track the progress bar at the event board in the Prison.
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo is underway in Burwell for year 103
BURWELL – Nebraska’s Big Rodeo performances got underway Wednesday evening in Burwell, as spectators and competitors head to the grounds to continue a hall of fame level of tradition. Events for Nebraska’s Big Rodeo and the Garfield County Fair began this past Sunday and eclipse an entire week...
Sonepar to Acquire Echo Electric Supply
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Sonepar announced Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Echo Electric Supply Company. Family-owned and operated since 1950, Echo Electric supplies electrical parts, equipment and services to contractors in the industrial, commercial and residential markets and ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 list of the largest electrical distributors in North America. Operating in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota and Missouri, Echo Electric will join Sonepar with 23 branch locations and more than 600 associates.
5 South Dakota football takeaways from Missouri Valley Football Conference Media Days
South Dakota football coach Bob Nielson took the podium Wednesday as part of the Missouri Valley Conference Football Media Days. After a historic season in which the Coyotes won 10 games and made it to the FCS quarterfinals, USD was picked to finish third in the 2024 Missouri Valley Football Preseason Poll. South...
Nebraska Fog Advisory: Dense Fog to Lift by Mid-Morning, Clear Skies Expected
Omaha, NE – Dense fog will envelop northeast Nebraska this morning, reducing visibility significantly. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley advises motorists to exercise caution, turn on low-beam lights, and drive slowly. The fog is expected to lift by 9-10 a.m. According to the National Weather Service, clear conditions will...
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