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Volleyball Star Harper Murray Turns Heads With 'Spring Break' Swimsuit Photos
Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray turned heads on spring break this week.
North Platte Bulletin
St. Pat’s parade on Dewey St.
It was an Irish-like Saturday morning with sunshine and a brisk northerly breeze for a short and sweet St. Pat’s parade in downtown North Platte. Scouts from Troop 293 carried the flags to start the parade. Leprechauns, tiny hats and horses with green shoes were part of the parade....
Hays Post
Contractor accused of defrauding customers in Kansas, 9 other states
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A federal grand jury in Kansas, returned an indictment charging a Nebraska contractor for allegedly defrauding customers across multiple states by failing to construct buildings after being paid, according to the United State's Attorney. According to court documents, Bobby Bates Sr., 42, of Grand Island,...
knopnews2.com
Near record highs today with a blizzard less than 48 hours away
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Very warm temperatures are on tap for the area today with a warm front that has lifted to the northeast. High temperatures will range from the lower 70s northwest to the low to mid 80s south and east. This will push high temperatures very close to record highs later today. Winds will be breezy out of a southwest or westerly direction. While not strong, they could gust up to around 25 mph or so. They may not be as strong southwest of the Tri-Cities area. Due to a big drop in relative humidity, an elevated threat for wildfires will be possible today. From 10:00am to 8:00pm, a red flag warning will be in place for all, except for those southwest of the Tri-Cities. The overnight remains fairly quiet, although a cold front will be pushing southward through part of the area. Lows will range from the lower 30s northwest to the mid 40s southeast. With the cold front moved through much of the area, we’ll see a large range in high temperatures from the 40s northwest to the lower 80s southeast. There will still be a threat for fire issues over Northern portions of Kansas.
thewayneherald.com
Laurel City Council announces closure of Hillcrest Care Center and Assisted Living
After thorough evaluation and careful consideration, the Laurel City Council has made the difficult decision to permanently close the Hillcrest Care Center and Assisted living facility, effective Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The facilities are respectively licensed by the State of Nebraska for 36 nursing home residents and 7 assisted living...
KSNB Local4
Nebraska USA Wrestling hosts tournament at Heartland Events Center
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska USA Wrestling closed out their final day of their annual state tournament on Sunday. Nebraska USA Wrestling is a non-profit organization that promotes amateur wrestling to all Nebraska wrestlers. The tournament was a three-day event held at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island - featuring 2,931 participants across the state of Nebraska.
klkntv.com
Pedestrian dies at hospital after car crash in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A pedestrian was killed Friday night after getting hit by a car in south Lincoln. The crash was reported just before 9:30 p.m. at 10th and High streets. Sgt. David Lopez with the Lincoln Police Department said a 42-year-old man was trying to cross 10th...
USA TODAY Sports Media Group
Fred Hoiberg on USA TODAY Sports list of most overpaid coaches
Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has had a polarizing tenure in Lincoln. He was recently featured on a USA TODAY Sports list of the most overpaid men’s college basketball coaches. Hoiberg has gone 80-108 in six seasons with Nebraska. This season, he finished with a 17-14 record, which included a 7-13 record in conference play. This was just one season removed from an NCAA tournament appearance in the 2023-24 campaign. He went 23-11 that year and finished 12-8 in the conference. Looking at this from a bigger picture, the coach has struggled during his time in Lincoln. The...
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'Gutless Republicans': Rep. Bacon bashed at Omaha stop of national town hall tour
OMAHA — Should the Omaha area replace Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon with a Democrat and help curb the worst impulses of the Trump administration?. You betcha, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said during the second stop of his national tour criticizing House Republicans for avoiding in-person town halls. Walz,...
FireRescue1
Neb. USAR task force welcomes new recruits
LINCOLN, Neb. — The task force, which welcomed 13 new recruits at the end of February, helps with different situations, from tornadoes to hurricanes. Nebraska Task Force 1 responds to some of the most devastating disasters, providing life-saving recovery efforts across the country. Behind their helping hands is a...