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Nearly Every Grain Of Nebraska’s Sandhills Sits On Water And This Lake Valley Holds 12 Lakes Inside One Refuge

Twelve lakes sit inside one wildlife refuge, and every one of them is fed by water hiding under sand dunes. Those dunes are grass-covered hills that soak up rain like a giant sponge. The refuge covers more than 45,000 acres. Bald eagles nest there, pronghorn roam the prairie, and over...

Nebraska · 2d
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Ribbon cutting marks completion of Freedom 250 Trail

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Freedom 250 Trail held its grand opening and ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon, marking the completion of a new south-side trail project. The trail is along South Buffalo Bill Avenue, just south of Walker Road. What the project includes. The Freedom 250 Trail covers about...

North Platte, NE · 3d
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North Platte school board faces second leadership departure as associate superintendent resigns

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to consider the resignation of Associate Superintendent Damon McDonald at its upcoming meeting. The item appears on the board’s consent agenda, recommending approval of McDonald’s resignation effective on or about June 30, 2027.

North Platte, NE · 1d
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Because of ownership costs, council favors selling 66 acres for $500

The North Platte city council has approved the sale of about 65.8 acres of city-owned land to Midwest Land Development for $500, but the sale is not final. The decision came after an hour-long closed session to discuss the transaction and a lengthy discussion in open session. The purchase agreement...

North Platte, NE · 2d
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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Visit Lincoln Highlights Weekend Events and Holiday Activities

Lincoln is welcoming visitors for a busy November, with state high school volleyball championships, the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy and a growing lineup of holiday activities bringing people into the community. Visit Lincoln President and CEO Jeff Maul says the city is entering one of its busiest stretches of...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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LIVE AT 9:45 - Nebraska governor to preview 2027 legislative agenda

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is set to outline his key policy priorities for the upcoming 2027 legislative session Friday morning. The briefing is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. in the Governor’s Hearing Room at the State Capitol in Lincoln. You can watch the news conference in the video player above.

Nebraska · 1d

Nebraska Examiner

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TIF: State hearing reflects love, hate and suggestions to retool development incentive

LINCOLN — A pros-and-cons discussion about one of Nebraska’s most controversial yet championed economic development tools took center stage at a legislative hearing Friday: Is TIF out of control? What, if any, changes should lawmakers pursue? TIF stands for tax-increment financing, and state Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln had called for a review of state […]

Nebraska · 16h

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Possible contamination in water found after water line break in Beatrice

BEATRICE, Neb. (KLKN) — The Beatrice West Water Project customers, managed by the Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District, are on a boiling water notice. Customers of the Beatrice West Water Project are advised to boil water for drinking and cooking for one minute. Otherwise, customers are asked to...

Beatrice, NE · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Beatrice's Historic Paddock Building Nears Rebirth as 36-Unit Apartment Hub

The century-old Paddock building in downtown Beatrice is nearing the finish line on a roughly $10 million transformation into apartments, offices and small-business space, with the newly formed Gage Development Coalition hoping to move into the building by the end of 2026. Crews are closing out the work. From Grand...

Beatrice, NE · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Democrats break registered Republican supermajority in Nebraska Legislature

Registered Democrats flipped several Nebraska legislative seats, breaking the registered Republican supermajority ahead of the 2027 session.

Nebraska · 1d

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TRAFFIC ALERT - Several areas around the metro to see impacts to start the new work week

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Though we have reached November, the amount of construction on the roads has not slowed down yet. In fact, several new areas could impact you starting early next week. Sunday night will bring lane restrictions to the Platte River bridge on Interstate 80 while bridge joint...

Louisville, NE · 1d

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Blue bleeds into Sarpy County as voters reject Republican incumbents

The reliably red suburban stronghold voted against Gov. Jim Pillen and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, cast more votes for Democrats than Republicans overall in the county’s congressional races and turned out a Republican mayor in Bellevue. Sarpy County has long served as a Republican Party bastion within the Omaha...

Sarpy County, NE · 1d

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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 · 4d