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Biden in North Carolina to push clean energy agenda and promote order aiding military spouses

The order directs agencies to develop a federal government-wide strategic plan on hiring and job retention for military spouses; bolsters child care options; improve the collection of data on military and veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors in the federal workforce; and more than a dozen additional actions.

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Nebraska to receive more than $65M in opioid settlement

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Pam Blessing cuts the ribbon on UNK's new wrestling facility.

‘Very special day’: UNK cuts ribbon on Ron & Pam Blessing Wrestling Facility

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FILE - President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich,...

Trump indictment unsealed in case involving mishandling of classified information

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IdeaBank Marketing is helping enCourage Advocacy Center with their upcoming gala event.

Hastings marketing firm gifts services to help local nonprofit in need

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Alissa Harrington

IdeaBank Marketing in Hastings is hosting their “Ideathon” through Friday, helping enCourage Advocacy Center by providing 24 hours of free marketing services.

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Better chances of showers and thunderstorms the next couple of days

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Travis Klanecky

Better chances of showers and thunderstorms the next couple of days.

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Kearney Police Department Take Home Vehicle

Kearney Police Department receives anonymous donation to purchase new vehicles

Updated: 17 hours ago

By KSNB Local4 and Leroy Triggs

The Kearney Police Department received an anonymous donation which allows officers to take home police vehicles.

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The facility specializes in dementia care.

Hastings care facility to add more rooms to better meet a growing need

Updated: 17 hours ago

By KSNB Local4 and Leroy Triggs

A memory care facility in Hastings is adding more rooms to take in more residents.

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Warmer temperatures means more miles per gallon

More miles until empty in summer months

Updated: 19 hours ago

By David Stoltz

Why you have more miles until empty during the summer months

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Scammers impersonating the Howard County Sheriff’s Office

Updated: 20 hours ago

By KSNB Local4

Police say the scammer would tell the person to make a payment or be arrested and spend 72-96 hours in jail.

Sports

Big Ten Announces 2024 and 2025 Football Opponents

Huskers keep annual Iowa matchup; play at UCLA in ‘24, USC in ‘25

Updated: 20 hours ago

By NU Athletic Communications

The Big Ten announced conference opponents for the 2024 and 2025 football seasons.

Central Nebraska

Click It or Ticket campaign nets nearly 300 traffic stops in Buffalo, Hall counties

Updated: 21 hours ago

By KSNB Local4

Law enforcement recently completed a Click It or Ticket Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement campaign.

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Anthony Mattison, 34, of Osceola is facing felony charges related to Hastings officer-involved...

Competency hearing date set for man involved in Hastings Police shooting case

Updated: 24 hours ago

By KSNB Local4

Prosecutors want a second opinion on whether a man involved in a September shooting incident with Hastings Police is ready to stand trial.

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A Nebraska man is pushing the limits by running 364 miles across the state in a week and a half...

Man runs across Nebraska to raise money for non-profits

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT

By Macy Neumeister

A Nebraska man is pushing the limits by running 364 miles across the state in a week and a half and raising money while he’s at it.

Entertainment

Nickelback with Brantley Gilbert and Josh Ross will be coming to Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln...

Nickelback coming to Lincoln this fall

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT

By 10/11 NOW

Nickelback just added 16 new stops to their 2023 Get Rollin Tour and Lincoln is included.

Central Nebraska

500 million trees planted: Arbor Day Foundation crosses milestone mark

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Jasmine Putney - Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation surpassed a tree planting milestone, having helped to plant 500 million trees over the organization's 51-year history.

National

Traffic moves along Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York, amidst smokey haze from wildfires in...

A third day of smoky air gives millions in US East Coast, Canada a new view of wildfire threat

Updated: 16 hours ago

By The Associated Press

More than 400 blazes burning across Canada have left 20,000 people displaced. The U.S. has sent more than 600 firefighters and equipment to Canada. Other countries are also helping.

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The technology, called IGNIS, is made by Drone Amplified in Lincoln. The man behind it said the...

NE startup’s fire fighting technology aims to save lives, land

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:21 PM CDT

By Samantha Bernt

Here in Lincoln, a startup company is offering technology to help manage and fight wildfires from the sky. The technology, called Ignis, is made by Drone Amplified in Lincoln. The man behind it said the idea came from keeping those battling the fires safe by using drones to fight fire, with fire.

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Attendees takes notes in a breakout session about suicide prevention

Kim Foundation and ESU host mental health conference

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:38 PM CDT

By Leroy Triggs

Educators statewide took time Wednesday to focus on mental health

Forecast

Chances for rain and thunderstorms push back into the forecast for the rest of the week

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:01 AM CDT

By Travis Klanecky

Chances for rain and thunderstorms push back into the forecast for the rest of the week.

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A nurse at American Red Cross in Kearney takes blood from a donor.

Tri-Cities host 5th-annual ‘Battle of the Badges’

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM CDT

By Leroy Triggs

Tri-City first responders are ready to battle it out

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Husker Harvest Days creates economic ripple effect in rural community

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT

By KSNB Local4

Husker Harvest Days brings nearly $9 million in total economic impact to rural Nebraska.

Central Nebraska

Not uncommon, but unusual for late May into early June

Not uncommon, but still an unusual weather pattern for late May into early June

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT

By David Stoltz

No uncommon, but unusual weather pattern for late May into early June

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Grand Island’s JOANN store to close Sunday

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT

By KSNB Local4

An amicable agreement has been reached between Jo-Ann and the redevelopers of the Conestoga Mall, according to Woodsonia attorney Greg Scaglione.

National

New statue of Willa Cather unveiled in Statuary Hall

Pulitzer winning author Willa Cather gets statue at U.S. Capitol

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:34 PM CDT

By Molly Martinez

Willa Cather is the first Pulitzer winning author to join Statuary Hall.

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Teresa Kreutzer-Hodson filmed an episode of “The Food That Built America.” Her episode “Thirst...

Hastings Museum Director to appear on History Channel to talk about Kool-Aid

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT

By Tony Herrman, Public Information Manager, City of Hastings

Teresa Kreutzer-Hodson's episode “Thirst Quenchers” is scheduled to air June 18.

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Robert Trejo, 39, is charged with child enticement and sex trafficking of a minor.

Crete man charged with child enticement in Grand Island

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM CDT

By Brandon Mueting

A Crete man is charged in Hall County Court on sex crimes. He's due in court in July.

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The city is working with the contractor, Van Kirk Bros. The project was put on hold for the...

Hastings downtown water project resumes

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:12 PM CDT

By Brandon Mueting

The downtown water main project will continue until completion or until it’s restored to normal.

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Tony Burnett, Ethan Sharman, Jason Haase and Nathan Hanson were promoted on May 21.

Hastings Police Department celebrates promotion of officers

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT

By Brandon Mueting

Tony Burnett, Ethan Sharman, Jason Haase and Nathan Hanson were promoted on May 21.

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Hastings Family YMCA project continues onward

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT

By Joe Scanlan

The Hastings Family YMCA is still trying to fundraise $950,000 for the redevelopment project.

National

Workers move debris at the site of a building collapse, Monday, June 5, 2023, in Davenport,...

New lawsuit filed after Iowa building collapse; governor seeks federal aid with emergency response

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:12 PM CDT

By The Associated Press

The lawsuit is not the first, and likely not the last, to be filed in the days since the building’s May 28 demise, which left three people dead, many injured and dozens displaced.

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President Joe Biden addresses the nation on the budget deal that lifts the federal debt limit...

Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT

By The Associated Press and CHRIS MEGERIAN

Student loan payments were paused at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they will resume in August for anyone whose debt is not wiped out by Biden’s plan.

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