D’s outnumber R’s in applications for Palermo seat

Seven Democrats, three Republicans and two independents have applied for the seat.

August 29, 2023Updated: August 29, 2023

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Omaha Is Home to a Massive Superfund Site. Most Kids Living There Aren’t Tested for Lead.

Stuck in Neutral: Nebraska used to be a leader in creating jobs and spurring growth. Not anymore.

Pillen delivers closing address to Nebraska Legislature

Regents to consider $600M overhaul of Memorial Stadium

No capacity: State’s Public Guardian Office rejects nearly all requests to represent vulnerable Nebraskans

Volunteers transform trail with 100+ trees

State

Healthy Kids Day draws crowd at Norfolk Family YMCA

Nucor Community Scrap Day returns Saturday

Norfolk first responders adopt program to locate missing individuals faster

‘I wanted to be the best showman I can be’: Kimball’s Aubrey Culek to continue Livestock Showing at collegiate level

Tower work to temporarily affect 98.7 FM signal in Sidney area

Sports

WNCC baseball drops doubleheader to Southeast

Clutch hitting gives Columbus win over rival Norfolk

Bridgeport names Dean interim girls basketball coach after Kuhlen steps down

WNCC baseball starts slow; earns a split with Southeast

Beatrice drops tournament semifinal against Platteview; will face Ralston for third place Friday

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires