April 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Nebraska chapter, and partner contractors across the state are recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, which occurs nationally from April 15-19. This national effort, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), emphasizes simple actions everyone…
Two Beemer men were involved in a Jeep/Tractor Accident on the 20A link just after 10:30 Monday morning. According to a press release from the Cuming County Sheriff's Office, both men were southbound just south of the 20A and P Rd intersection when the Jeep Cherokee, driven by 88-year-old Robert…
Three teenagers were injured in a two-vehicle rollover accident in Madison County. Two teenage girls were taken to a hospital after a one vehicle rollover accident at a recreation area in Stanton County. Governor Pillen offered his condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Ross Bartlett, who died…
An Endangered Missing Advisory was cancelled last night after the 13 year old girl it was issued for was found safe. As of today, two intersections in Norfolk will be controlled with stop signs rather than traffic lights for a few months. Several area fire departments responded to a wildfire…
AGENDAWISNER CITY COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGApril 15, 2024 - 7:00 PMCOUNCIL CHAMBERS -1111 Ave EWISNER, NE 68791CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALLPursuant to Section 84-1412(8) of the NE Open Meetings Act, Location of Posted Open Meetings Act Consent Agenda – These items are routine, expected to require little or no discussion and…
Kim Knobbe, high school special education teacher at Guardian Angels Central Catholic was recently announced as the 2024 Archdiocese of Omaha Secondary Educator of the Year. Mrs. Knobbe will be honored at the Archbishop's Dinner for Education on Sept. 12 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
A 47-year career in the KRVN Engineering Department comes to an end this week when Jim Liffrig retires. His primary responsibility over the years has been the 880 AM transmitter site near Holdrege. Fresh out of engineering trade school in Minneapolis, Liffrig moved from Minneapolis to Holdrege with intentions to…
A familiar voice has returned to the Rural Radio Network (RRN), as the Network expands its coverage of rodeo. Rebel Sjeklocha joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) broadcast team as a podcast host and multimedia producer with a special emphasis on rodeo and western life. “We're thrilled to welcome…
OSHA has opened an investigation into the death of a 17-year-old employee at Pillen Family Farms earlier this month. A man pulled over for speeding south of Stanton was found to have a suspended license, two active warrants out for him, and he had drugs and accessories on him. During…
A Sioux City man was seriously injured in an accident northeast of Clarkson and he was cited for Driving During Suspension and Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. A week from today N-16 near Bancroft will be closed between N-51 and N-9 for a construction project that will have the…
