Passed last year, local option sales tax could be history this year (AUDIO)

Opposition mounted against a repeal of the local option sales tax enacted last year, but it appears supporters of repeal have the numbers on their side. Passed only last year, the law authorizes local governments to ask their voters to approve a sales tax increase for specific capital improvement projects. Gov. Dave Heineman vetoed the ... Continued

Husker softball advances to Super Regionals

The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team fought through three weather delays and a tough 13th-ranked Stanford squad to win its first regional championship since 2002 with a 10-5 victory over the Cardinal in the NCAA Lincoln Regional championship game on Sunday at Bowlin Stadium. With the win, Nebraska (43-13) advanced to the first Super Regional in ... Continued

Head of Nebraska farm group sees pros, cons in new farm bill

Ag committees in both chambers of Congress passed their two different versions of a new farm bill last week. The Senate measure would reinstate target payments that were left out of last year’s measure. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen sees that as beneficial for producers who need a safety net when commodities markets fall. ... Continued

NU’s Hooper makes Team USA squad

Nebraska’s Jordan Hooper earned a position on USA Basketball’s 12-player roster for the Women’s World University Games, USA Basketball announced on Sunday. Hooper, a 6-2 forward from Alliance, Neb., captured her first roster spot with USA Basketball in her first trip to a trials. The two-time All-American has powered Nebraska to back-to-back NCAA tournaments, including ... Continued

NU softball set for regional final

The 14th-seeded Nebraska softball team clinched a spot in Sunday’s NCAA Lincoln Regional final with a 7-1 victory over Stanford in a winner’s bracket matchup Saturday at Bowlin Stadium. Nebraska broke open a 2-1 game with a five-run sixth inning that included four two-out runs. That was more than enough support for Tatum Edwards, who ... Continued

Local News

Benefit for Seth Ostrander to be held this weekend

On September 9, 2012, 13-year-old Seth Ostrander, a 7th grader at Adams Central, was diagnosed with a brain tumor located near his optical nerves. Surgeries will be done in stages, so his eyesight won't be compromised. The family just ... Continued

Farm bill receives approval

A House committee has approved a sweeping farm bill that would trim the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. Democrats wanted to keep the program whole. The legislation would cut about $2.5 billion a year from ... Continued

Large amounts of dead fish found in Lake Hastings

The carcasses of hundreds of dead fish have floated to the surface and collected along the banks of Lake Hastings in Hastings. Parks superintendent Terry Brown is blaming Mother Nature, saying, "We don't have a ... Continued

Man loses bid for a new trial in 20 year-old murder case

A Missouri man convicted of killing a Nebraska woman more than 20 years ago has lost his bid for a new trial. Judge Karin Noakes ruled against the appeal filed by John Oldson. His filing ... Continued

Stuhr Museum Foundation receives large cash gift

The Stuhr Museum Foundation announced a recent $1 million gift to the “Gem of the Prairie” Capital Campaign from Sharon and Lanny Martin of Denver, Colorado. This gift brings the total of the “Campaign to ... Continued

School funding bill receives final approval

Lawmakers have given final approval to a funding bill that divides state aid among Nebraska's large and small public schools. The 47-0 vote on Wednesday followed a series of contentious debates in the Legislature. The ... Continued

Local Sports

5-20-2013

The 14th seeded Nebraska softball team fought through three weather delays and beat 13th ranked Stanford 10-5 yesterday in the championship game of the Lincoln Regional. It's the first regional championship for the Huskers ... Continued

Local Events

Franklin Antique Tractor Pull

Franklin Antique Tractor Pull June 23rd @ 1:00 p.m.Franklin County Fairgrounds Sponsored by Franklin FFA Support GroupRegistration 11:30 – 12:30$10.00 per hook, Little Red Sled Rules ApplyStock, Classic & Open-1957 & Older2500 – 8500 lb. ... Continued

Children's Miracle Network & the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Funds 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Children's Miracle Network and the Miss Nebraska Scholarship Funds 7th annual charity 4 person scramble gold tournament will be held Saturday June 8th at Lake Maloney Golf Course. Team pictures will be with ... Continued

Hastings Community Theatre The Little Mermaid Auditions

Hastings Community Theatre and HCT Kids will present Disney's The Little Mermaid this summer at Hastings Community Theatre. Partially funded by a grant from the Hastings Community Foundation, the summer youth musical will be presented ... Continued

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