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Boil water order issued for Beatrice West Water System customers

BEATRICE, Neb. (KOLN) - A water line break has prompted a boil water order for customers of the Beatrice West Water System. On Wednesday, the Lower Big Blue Natural Resource District (NRD), which manages the Beatrice West Water System, said the system lost total pressure due to a leak. Repairs to the leak are underway.

Beatrice, NE · 1d
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Four out of nine Nebraska school bonds failed Tuesday, one still up in the air

Four out of nine school bond elections failed across Nebraska on Tuesday, and four others passed. One election for a $35 million bond at the Johnson County Central Public School District is still up in the air with a one-vote difference, according to unofficial results. The largest of the bonds...

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City of Lincoln unveils new Cold Response Plan

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Director Kerry Kernen unveiled a new Cold Response Plan.

Lincoln, NE · 22h
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Several Lincoln streets to close this weekend for 13th annual Good Life Halfsy

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Several streets in Lincoln will temporarily close on Saturday and Sunday for the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy half-marathon. Around 9,500 runners will participate in the race this year, making it the largest Good Life Halfsy in history and the biggest half marathon in Nebraska. The...

Lincoln, NE · 17h
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Legislative term limit amendment fails to pass, unofficial results show

A proposed amendment to increase the term limit for state senators will not pass. Proposed Amendment No. 1 drew opposition from 81% of voters as of 10:15 p.m. Tuesday with 45% of votes counted, according to the Associated Press. The amendment would have increased state senators’ term limit from two...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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City Council Approvals Pave Way for Nearly 1,000 Acres of Development Along South Beltway

A major development initiative along Lincoln’s South Beltway is moving forward following City Council approval of planning changes and agreements that could open approximately 971 acres for future residential, commercial and industrial development. Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jason Ball discussed the project’s potential Tuesday morning with...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Former Liquor Control Commission Executive Director takes plea deal

The former executive director of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission, facing federal charges for colluding with a Lincoln strip club owner, has taken a plea deal. According to U.S. District Court records, Hobert Rupe pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and extortion. Six additional counts were dismissed in exchange for his plea.

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Here are the results from the Board of Regents races

Votes are coming in to see who the three new representatives on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will be. Early, unofficial results in the University of Nebraska’s three Board of Regents races show Elizabeth Butler, Brent Comstock and Justin Solomon with leads. The Nebraska Secretary of State’s...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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STAR CITY BUZZ: Events happening Nov. 6-8

Bison Day, Fall Festivals and a Husker watch party are just some of the many events happening November 6-8.

Lincoln, NE · 17h

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Lincolnites favor changing timing of city elections, limiting terms of City Council members

LINCOLN — Voters in Nebraska’s capital city widely favored ending off-year elections after 2029 and limiting Lincoln City Council members to two consecutive four-year terms. Lincoln voters saw five city charter amendments on their ballot. Of those, the conservative-led Good Government Lincoln campaign and the blue leadership of the city of Lincoln proposed competing ideas around […]

Lincoln, NE · 21h

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Sold Out Good Life Halfsy Expected to Bring $3.5 Million to Lincoln

The sold-out Good Life Halfsy will bring 9,500 registered runners to Lincoln on Sunday, Nov. 8, with organizers estimating the weekend will generate at least $3.5 million in economic activity. The 13.1-mile race begins at Seacrest Field near Lincoln East High School and finishes in the West Haymarket. Event director...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Comstock, Butler and Solomon to serve on Board of Regents

Brent Comstock, Elizabeth Butler and Justin Solomon will serve on the University of Nebraska’s Board of Regents. Comstock is leading the District 1 race by 16 points as of 2:45 a.m. Wednesday. Elizabeth Butler leads in District 2 by 10 points, and Justin Solomon leads by 22 points in...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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LIVE AT 10: Mike Flood to address supporters, celebrate results of Tuesday’s election

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Congressman Mike Flood will speak to supporters Wednesday morning in Lincoln to celebrate Tuesday’s election results. Flood is scheduled to appear at the Nebraska Republican Party headquarters at 10 a.m. The event will be livestreamed in the video player above and on the free 10/11...

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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Lancaster County attorney-elect Randall Ritnour sits down for one-on-one interview

LINCOLN, Neb. — Lancaster County attorney-elect Randall Ritnour, who defeated longtime incumbent Pat Condon on Tuesday, spoke with 10/11 News on Thursday about his goals for the office after he is sworn in. Ritnour previously served as county attorney in Gage and Johnson counties and helped set up a...

Lancaster County, NE · 15h

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Foley's watchdog streak scores him rare resounding bipartisan support

State Auditor Mike Foley was reelected for a fourth term on Tuesday, winning 75% of the vote. He’s known for his predictably tough reports on government finances. But he's taken an unpredictable route to where he is today. A native of Rochester, New York who went to college at...

Nebraska · 1d

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Conway Nursing Scholarship recipients announced amid Nebraska nursing shortage

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing has announced the first recipients of the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship. The Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF provided $1.5 million for 100 UNMC students for the next three years. According to UNMC, the nursing students may...

Lincoln, NE · 19h

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Lancaster County voter turnout reaches 60%, exceeding prediction

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - More than 59% of registered voters across Nebraska cast a ballot in the election, according to numbers from state and local election officials. Turnout in Lancaster County was higher. Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen had predicted a 52% turnout, and the county ended up with 60%. 66% of those voting went to the polls.

Lancaster County, NE · 1d

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Aerial views to be reviewed by county for zoning permit questions

Seward County Zoning Administrator Marissa Pfile is comparing 2024 and 2026 aerial Pictometry of Seward County to see which property owners may need to update their records about improvements they may have made in that time. Pfile told the county commissioners on Oct. 20 that if all the 1,800 buildings...

Seward County, NE · 2d

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Commissioners discuss cover for sunken parking lot

NEBRASKA CITY – City commissioners delayed a decision regarding a grant application to build a structure to cover the downtown sunken parking lot at Monday’s meeting. City Administrator Perry Mader said a Civic and Community Center Financing Fund grant application is proposed. He said the grant requires a $1 for $1 match and half of the city’s match could be “in-kind” contributions.

Nebraska City, NE · 2d

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Lincoln officials cautious on charter results due to uncounted ballots

It’s a mixed bag of early results for the five charter amendments that aim to alter Lincoln elections. However, Lincoln city officials aren’t declaring any sort of victory yet over the apparent success of one of its initiatives. “The Lancaster County Election Commissioner has reported that approximately 6,000...

Lincoln, NE · 1d