Cozad schools excited about new facility

Cozad schools excited about new facility

Cozad-Work continues on the new Cozad school building project as the school year gets underway. This season the Cozad volleyball squad will be the first to play in the new west gym which was part of a 26 million dollar bond issue passed by voters in 2022. Most of the…
Hastings college announces new baseball coach

Hastings college announces new baseball coach

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements announced today that Steve Maddock has been named as the head baseball coach, coming over with 20 years of professional baseball experience, including 13 as a coach and seven as a player. "We are very excited to have Steve join the…
History Nebraska Rebranding to Nebraska State Historical Society

History Nebraska Rebranding to Nebraska State Historical Society

New Brand Effective Sept. 3 Lincoln, NE - 08/20/2024 - History Nebraska announced today it will return to its original, lawful name, the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS), effective Sept. 3, 2024. “Our return to the name Nebraska State Historical Society represents a recommitment to our mission to collect, preserve,…
Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood Kansas

Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood Kansas

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years. “The continued…
Final passage of reduced property tax measure ends special session

Final passage of reduced property tax measure ends special session

Lincoln, Neb. -- Many lawmakers say they are proud of the passage of the centerpiece property tax reform measure during their special session that adjourned Tuesday, while expressing disappointment that they didn't accomplish more. LB 34 was scaled down from Gov. Jim Pillen's original property tax plan, but Sen. Lou…
Troopers Make 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign

Troopers Make 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign

August 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. The campaign runs through Labor Day weekend. “Impaired driving is preventable,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State…
Burglary suspect apprehended in northeast Kearney

Burglary suspect apprehended in northeast Kearney

At 1:05 PM today, the Kearney Police Department responded to a series of events leading to the apprehension of a burglary suspect east of Walmart. Around noon, the 911 Communications Center received a report of a suspicious male hiding under vehicles in the Walmart parking lot. KPD Officers were dispatched…
Loomis volleyball boasts an experienced senior class in 2024

Loomis volleyball boasts an experienced senior class in 2024

Loomis, Neb. - Loomis has high hopes for the 2024 volleyball season. The Wolves are looking to follow-up their 18-13 finish from last year with an even deeper push in the postseason. Loomis is also in search of their third-straight winning season after finishing 2022 at 16-13. Head Coach Carrie…
Lexington man takes plea deal in child porn, sexual assault cases

Lexington man takes plea deal in child porn, sexual assault cases

A Lexington man facing child porn and sexual assault charges in two cases hastaken a plea deal. According to Dawson County District Court records, Gabino De LosSantos, 31, pleaded no contest on Friday to two charges, including Distribution of ChildPornography. In exchange for the pleas, seven counts of Possession of…
Monday night fire destroys two homes in Holdrege

Monday night fire destroys two homes in Holdrege

Holdrege, Neb. - The Holdrege Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a house fire at Dewayne's Trailer Court on Monday night around 10:10 pm. A pair of mobile homes were destroyed and another sustained smoke damage at the 500 Lincoln St. trailer park in Holdrege. Lots 36, 37, and…