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Shake up in Lexington city council, Lizbeth Lopez, Handy Marin Diaz unseat incumbents

LEXINGTON — Two incumbents lost their seats on the Lexington city council, newcomers Lizbeth Lopez and Handy Marin Diaz were elected during the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Lopez received 937 votes, Marian Diaz received 764 votes. Incumbent Mayor John Fagot received 749 votes, long time city council...

Lexington, NE · 2d
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Kearney city council to discuss 59-unit apartment complex at upcoming meeting

KEARNEY — The Kearney city council will discuss a proposed project for a 59-unit apartment complex on the south side of Kearney during their upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Talmadge Jam, LLC and Peanut Butter & Jelly, LLC, operated by Paul Younes, are requesting a rezone and Planned...

Kearney, NE · 11h
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$7.46 million federal grant to expand I-80 truck parking in Dawson County

DAWSON COUNTY, Neb. — A stretch of Interstate 80 in central Nebraska is set to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to expand truck parking and improve safety for commercial drivers. The Nebraska Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it has been selected to receive a $7.46 million...

Dawson County, NE · 1d
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NDOT receives federal funding for truck parking project between Elm Creek, Overton

DAWSON CO. — The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) continues to show its support for the important work being done on the Nebraska transportation system, selecting seven projects to receive a combined total of $59.6 million in federal funding. The projects include a Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) truck...

Dawson County, NE · 14h

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Lane closure in Kearney at East 25th St. and Ave. E

KEARNEY — The City of Kearney Utilities Department announces the westbound inside lane of East 25th Street at Avenue E will be closed beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 due to water valve repair. The road is expected to reopen, Monday, November 23, 2026, weather and...

Kearney, NE · 14h

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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 · 3d

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Lincoln, Lancaster County unveil Cold Response Plan for extreme cold

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln and Lancaster County officials as well as community partners unveiled a new Cold Response Plan on Thursday. The purpose of the Cold Response Plan is to help the community prepare for and respond to extreme cold events, as well as stay safe, warm and informed as temperatures drop.

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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Multiple temporary road closures released for Lincoln’s Good Life Halfsy

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Today, Lincoln Transportation and Utilities announced the temporary street closures for The Good Life Halfsy. The race is from 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 8 beginning at Seacrest Field. 9,500 runners are expected to participate. The map for the half-marathon can be found here. The Lincoln...

Lincoln, NE · 1d

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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 · 14h

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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 · 15h

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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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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