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Margaret A. Scholl
Margaret A. Scholl of Hiawatha, formerly of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday morning, July 27, 2022. She was born and The post Margaret A. Scholl… Read more »
Bridge Work Will Begin on N-8, Near Salem
Weather permitting, a bridge repair project will begin August 1st on N-8, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Garcia-Chicoine Enterprises, The post Bridge Work Will… Read more »
With the Richardson County jail overcrowded, the need for space is dire
By Nikki McKim Following an informative public discussion this past February, the Richardson County Jail Citizen’s Committee members decided to The post With the Richardson… Read more »
St Joseph artist creating sculpture to honor firefighters
A St. Joseph artist is putting the finishing touches on a project dedicated to local firefighters, which will be unveiled on Saturday. Read more »
'We can all play a part': Water Protection encourages community involvement
The St. Joseph Water Protection division is ensuring the quality of waterways in the area during National Water Quality Month. Read more »
Broadband internet access grows in importance, but some areas lag behind
The COVID-19 pandemic brought into focus an indisputable fact about the U.S. today: Access to quality internet service is key to full participation in society… Read more »
Multiple crashes around the Lincoln area tie up emergency responders early Wednesday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two crashes about a half hour apart kept emergency responders extra busy Wednesday morning. The first wreck was reported just west… Read more »
Capital Humane Society receives outpour of donations for pet pantry
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)- The Pawsitive Impact Project is making astonishing strides in the community of Lincoln. In June, Channel 8 spoke with Lauryn Nobbe, Director… Read more »
Warming through the weekend; Pattern change coming next week
Sunny skies will prevail over southeast Nebraska Wednesday. Warmer temperatures will also prevail as highs get in to the lower and middle 90°s for the… Read more »
Nebraska Humane Society issues heat advisory for pets
The Nebraska Humane Society is issuing another warning about how dangerous heat can be for your pets. Read more »
Group calls for Omaha to make intersections safer for pedestrians
Mode Shift Omaha is calling on city officials to make some problem intersections safer for pedestrians. Read more »
Uncovering the lost history of The Buffalo Soldiers in Nebraska
The Buffalo Soldiers were an all-Black army regiment created after the Civil War. Much of their history is lost, especially details about their time in… Read more »
LIVE: President Biden signs veterans health care bill
It's a personal issue for Biden. His son Beau was a major in the Delaware Army National Guard, and he died of cancer after his… Read more »
Omaha police unaware of connection between 2 decomposed bodies found this week
Authorities say they're not aware of any link between the decomposed body found near 75th Street and Rainwood Road on Sunday and the decomposed body… Read more »
Body found near Benson Golf Course; Omaha police investigating incident
A person was found dead near Benson Golf Course in Omaha on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. Read more »