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Union Pacific temporarily closes two downtown Columbus railroad crossings

COLUMBUS, Neb. — Drivers in downtown Columbus should plan alternate routes as Union Pacific temporarily closes two railroad crossings beginning Thursday. The City of Columbus said Union Pacific is closing the crossings at 23rd and 26th avenues in the Trackside District on Nov. 12 for work related to an ongoing railroad project.

Columbus, NE · 20h
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‘Mentally it’s draining’: Lincoln tenant describes years of rental problems

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A Lincoln mother says she’s spent nearly three years dealing with a leaking ceiling, sewage backups and yellow jackets inside the walls of her rental home — and now, she’s preparing to leave. Ashley Neukirch alleges many of her concerns about the...

Lincoln, NE · 18h
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Norris High’s only fallen Vietnam veteran is remembered at Hickman American Legion ceremony

HICKMAN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lieutenant Ralph Lee Church was killed in Vietnam in 1971 and on Tuesday, he was remembered in the Nebraska city where he was born. The remembrance ceremony was held at the American Legion location of Hickman and guests included fellow veteran and author, Reynel Martinez.

Hickman, NE · 2d
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Cass County attorney files theft charges against deck contractor

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A deck contractor accused of fraud faces four theft by deception charges in Cass County, Nebraska. Taking money from customers and not finishing a project does not always lead to criminal charges. Cass County Attorney Chris Perrone filed the charges against contractor Hayden Achenbach after a...

Cass County, NE · 3d
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RecycleLink Resumes Paying for Aluminum Cans in Lincoln

Lincoln residents can once again sell aluminum cans at RecycleLink’s facility at 440 J St., just south of the Haymarket. The company weighs bags of cans on site and was paying 50 cents per pound Wednesday. “Right now, it’s 50 cents a pound, but next week that could go...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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‘Best cat ever’: Commission approves project honoring Cameron, Nebraska’s ‘Capitol Cat’

LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Capitol’s longtime unofficial feline mascot will soon have a statue outside the building after a governing commission approved the idea Thursday. The Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission, which oversees development, sculptures and public art in the cardinal directions of the Capitol, voted 6-0 to allow the proposal to move forward. One commissioner […]

Lincoln, NE · 23h

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MURAL brings affordable housing to former Pershing site

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A historic block in downtown Lincoln is getting a new purpose as city and business leaders celebrated the opening of MURAL, a nearly $35 million affordable housing development built on the former site of Pershing Auditorium. White Lotus Group and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Understanding the Sandhills: A Nebraska natural wonder

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Sandhills cover a fourth of the state, and we decided to find out more about them from University of Nebraska-Lincoln geology professor Paul Hanson. Hanson, originally from Wisconsin, said he studies the recent geologic history of Nebraska. “I was floored by the Sandhills,” Hanson said...

Nebraska · 1d

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Nebraska Medicine's $103 million Gretna Landing Health Center is underway

Nebraska Medicine's $103 million Gretna Landing Health Center opens in January 2028, bringing expanded care and over 100 jobs to Gretna.

Gretna, NE · 1d

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Speakers are asking to let incoming incoming members lead the superintendent search

Val Hyde, who is set to join the board in January, raised the issue during the public comment portion of this week’s board meeting. Three new members are expected to take office, she said.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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Western Nebraska tree advocates recognized for community planting efforts

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Two western Nebraska tree advocates have been recognized by PlantNebraska for their work improving local landscapes and helping communities care for their trees. George Acker of Ogallala received the Jim Kluck Honor Award, while Jon Forney of Grant received the Johnny Appleseed Award at the...

Ogallala, NE · 2d

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Cass County, Nebraska adopts new data centers regulations after months of debate

CASS COUNTY, Neb. — Cass County has adopted new regulations governing potential data center development, establishing limits on where the facilities can be built, their size and how much electricity they can use. The regulations approved by the Cass County Board of Commissioners include smaller size and electricity-use limits...

Cass County, NE · 1d

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Nebraska Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Omaha, Lincoln

Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Omaha, Lincoln and communities across Nebraska.

Omaha, NE · 2d

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Lincoln Army veteran receives car through Progressive giveaway

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Lincoln resident and U.S. Army veteran Ashley Jones, who is working to get her nursing degree, is the newest recipient of Keys to Progress, Progressive Insurance’s annual vehicle giveaway. “I just really want to say thank you all and I really appreciate this,” Jones said....

Lincoln, NE · 2d

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District OR-1 superintendent to retire in 2027

LANCASTER COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - District OR-1 superintendent Michael Hart announced plans to retire at the end of the 2026-2027 academic school year. In a message to families Wednesday, Hart said his retirement notice and resignation letter were approved at the regular board meeting on Monday. District OR-1 serves the communities of Bennet and Palmyra.

Bennet, NE · 2d

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Gov. Pillen makes property tax relief a priority for 2027 legislative session

Gov. Jim Pillen says property tax relief will be a priority in 2027 as Nebraska residents voice concerns about high rates.

Nebraska · 3d

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Shoppers Are Lining Up At 9 Nebraska Meat Lockers Cutting Beef Before Christmas

One Nebraska meat plant will dry-age your beef for up to 28 days and won’t charge a cent extra for the wait. That detail stopped me cold. Most of us can barely wait 28 minutes for a roast to rest. It also made me curious about the small-town lockers...

Nebraska · 3d

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Nebraska Union to open new dining options in spring 2027 after delays

Students may start seeing new dining options at the Nebraska Union during the spring 2027 semester as construction continues on five renovated restaurant spaces. Imperial Palace will return to its original spot in the Union after closing for renovations in fall 2025. Valentino’s will also return. It will fill the...

Lincoln, NE · 3d

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Lincoln Veterans Set to Make Annual Veterans Day Walk from Memorial Stadium to Veterans Memorial Garden

LINCOLN–(KFOR Nov. 9)–The 28th Veterans Walk will happen Wednesday starting at 9:30am outside the southwest corner of Memorial Stadium and end three-and-a-half miles later at the Veterans Memorial Garden in Antelope Park. According to Lincoln veteran and walk organizer Gailen Young, the walk will go from Memorial Stadium...

Lincoln, NE · 3d