City Administrator David Schmidt issued this statement about flooding in the Municipal Building that has prompted closing of the City Offices: "Due to the extensive flooding in the Municipal Building, the City Offices will remain closed to the public Friday, May 3rd, 2024. It is yet to be determined if…
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Possibilities are sprouting at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s new plant production greenhouse. The arboretum’s new facility on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus will be the home of its public spring, summer and fall plant sales. Growing the plants on campus will allow more freedom for arboretum employees and volunteers, offer…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It includes a request for federal assistance for a wide range of emergency relief costs, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and individual assistance. The affected area includes multiple counties…
The Nebraska volleyball team plays its 2024 Spring Match against Denver at the UNK Health and Sports Center in Kearney on Saturday, May 4. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening 90 minutes prior to first serve. The Huskers will sign autographs after the match.…
LINCOLN, Neb. – By order of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska National Guard will deploy personnel to fulfill multiple requests for resources by Douglas County officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Earlier this week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (NE) and the Omaha Police Department both submitted…
University of Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday that Rienk Mast will undergo left knee surgery and miss the entire 2024-25 season. Mast, a 6-foot-10 forward from Groningen, Netherlands, will take a medical redshirt and return for the 2025-26 season. He earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from the…
Elwood, Neb. -- A Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. will honor the recently installed memorial located at 405 Ripley Street in Elwood. The Elwood Chamber of Commerce announced that the ceremony will take place at the Memorial with refreshments to follow at the Senior…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala…
Webster County, Neb. -- The community of Red Cloud sustained thunderstorm wind damage overnight that knocked out power to areas of town including Red Cloud Community Schools which called off classes Thursday. At 12:33 a.m., reports from Red Cloud indicated that multiple trees and some power lines were downed in…