Lincoln votes to create first entertainment district in Nebraska

Nebraska will have its first entertainment district. The Lincoln City Council has approved creation of the district near the new Pinnacle Bank Arena where the Cornhuskers will play basketball beginning next year. Modeled after the Power and Light District in Kansas City, the entertainment district allows restaurant and bar patrons to take carry drinks in ... Continued

UNL Chancellor says campus upgrades a key to growth (AUDIO)

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a goal of becoming a campus of 30,000 students and believes improvements to the campus will get it there. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman outlined the master plan for improvements on the campus during a luncheon with the Lincoln Independent Business Association Monday. Perlman told the group that all ... Continued

Storm Chasers shut out in Iowa

Chris Rusin tossed a complete-game five-hitter as Iowa blanked Omaha, 2-0, Monday afternoon in the last of four meetings at Principal Park. The Storm Chasers dropped three of four in the series to slip to 30-38 and 3 1/2 games behind Memphis in the American Conference North Division as they await the outcome of the ... Continued

Saltdogs power past Explorers

Eddie McKiernan was fantastic in a spot start, and the Saltdogs (18-13) exploded for eight runs in the sixth to run away with a 10-2 victory over the Sioux City Explorers (13-17) in front of 2,793 fans at Haymarket Park Monday night. McKiernan (5-1) was named the starter in the late afternoon after the league’s ... Continued

CWS: Bulldogs knock off Hoosiers

Trey Porter delivered a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning Monday, carrying Mississippi State over Indiana 5-4 in the College World Series. The Bulldogs were trailing 3-2 in the eighth when they struck for three runs off Hoosiers reliever Ryan Halstead. Henderson’s one-out single sent Brett Pirtle (3-for-5) home with the equalizer and Porter later added ... Continued

Local News

Nebraska VA homes receive top grades

Nebraska's four state-run veterans homes have received perfect scores on their most recent annual Health Care System Surveys from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a noteworthy achievement and shows the dedication of ... Continued

Hastings Public Schools talk improvements

The Hastings Public School Board took the next step in preparing to improve the elementary facilities in the district by approving an architect and engineer to complete their study of necessary services that would be ... Continued

Education officials worry over tax cuts

While lawmakers at the State level continue to look at Nebraska's tax climate education officials are deeply concerned with the cuts that have taken place at the federal level. Nancy Fulton is the President of ... Continued

NSA surveillance receives great scrutiny

Senator Mike Johanns wants to learn more about the federal government's electonic surveillance program. Johanns got a chance to question the National Security Agency head during a Senate hearing, but questions remain. Johanns says he ... Continued

State Fair prepares for future fairs

This year's Nebraska State Fair is still two months away, but the fair's officials have already begun preparing for next year's fair. The Nebraska State Fair website has already been updated with some information for ... Continued

Tax modernization a big issue over summer

Members of the new Nebraska Tax Modernization Committee are preparing for a busy summer, with hearings throughout the state and a push to make additional reforms when lawmakers reconvene next year. The committee will meet ... Continued

Local Sports

6-18-2013

Steve Spongberg of Sutton has been named the new head baseball coach at Hastings College. Spongberg takes over for Jim Boeve, who stepped down at the end of last season. Spongberg has led ... Continued

Local Events

Recovery in the Park Celebration

Horizon Recovery and Counseling Center & The Unity Houses present the 4th Annual Recovery in the Park Celebration July 12th, 6pm at Brickyard park in Hastings. There will be a Barbeque with Hamburgers, hotdogs, chips ... Continued

BOATING SAFETY COURSE AT HASTINGS

A boating safety course will be held at the Hastings Police Department on Friday, June 21, according to Scott Eveland, Boating Safety Officer for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.According to Eveland, the Nebraska Boating ... Continued

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

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