Acrylic or Gel-X?
This piece is an article that I wrote for the Supernatural Journey Magazine of October where I compared acrylic nails to gel-x nails based off similarities and differences.
Omaha’s Eppley Airfield expects to see 270,000 travelers this holiday season
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The winter holiday travel period is considered one of the busiest in the United States every year and Omaha’s Eppley Airfield is preparing for the busy weeks ahead.Officials at the Omaha airport expect to see 277,000 travelers between Dec. 19 and Jan. 6, similar to last year.The four busiest travel days of the winter holiday season are expected to be Friday, Dec. 20, Monday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 27, and Monday, Dec. 30.Omaha Airport Authority officials provided the follow...
Seward celebrates Highway 15 opening with ribbon cutting ceremony
SEWARD, Neb. (KOLN) - The community of Seward and Constructors, Inc. celebrated the completion of the reconstructed N-15 highway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week.Work on the 1.1-mile stretch began in April, focusing on enhancing safety, accessibility and travel for the public. Improvements included new concrete pavement, asphalt resurfacing, and widening the roadway to accommodate a two-way left turn lane. The project also added storm sewers, lighting, and upgraded sidewalks with integra...
Nebraska Department of Agriculture reports two more cases of bird flu
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Agriculture along with the United States Department of Agriculture have detected two cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry flocks in Nebraska. These cases represent the second and third cases of HPAI in Nebraska poultry in 2024.The first case in the past week was detected in a commercial turkey flock in Nemaha County. The second case was detected in a small backyard chicken flock in Dodge County. State Veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudle...
City withdraws application to remove trees near Nebraska State Capital
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The City of Lincoln withdrew its application to the Nebraska Capitol Environs Commission to remove and replace trees between H and A streets on Goodhue Boulevard on Tuesday.“Lincoln’s quality of life is strengthened when our community forest is healthy and thriving,” said Parks and Recreation Department Director Maggie Stuckey-Ross. “Our department looks forward to working with the public on a plan for Goodhue Boulevard that emphasizes the safety of the public and the heal...
Portion of South Street to temporarily close for utility work
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Transportation and Utilities shared that South Street from South Cotner Boulevard to South 40th Street will be temporary closed starting Dec. 13 for utility work. Homeowners will still have access to their homes, but it will be maintained.In addition, the sidewalk on the north side of South Street will also be closed. The utility work is expected to be completed by Friday, Dec. 20. The recommended detour is South 48th Street to Normal Boulevard to South 40th Street...
LPD releases results of game day enforcement project
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -The Lincoln Police Department released on Friday the results of a project that focused on traffic safety and alcohol compliance during Nebraska football home games.The project began in October.Officers were assigned to respond to disturbances and other crimes that seemed to increase with gameday crowds downtown. This also included being on patrol to enforce traffic laws, focusing on the enforcement of driving under the influence. Officers were required to work outside of th...
Indian Center holds annual Pine Ridge Coat Drive
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) -The Indian Center is now on its sixth year of holding their Pine Ridge Coat Drive. Donations such as new or slightly used coats, gloves, boots, and scarves are all accepted along with any money that can be sent to the Indian Center through Venmo.Any of the items listed above can be dropped off at the Indian Center on 1100 Military Rd. and can be placed in the bin at the entrance.“It is a program that is near and dear to a lot of members here,” said Josie Shea the Director o...
Peacemaker Regalia upcoming craft fair
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Peacemaker Regalia is holding a vendor and craft fair this Saturday from 11 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ponca Health Center. The event will feature exhibition dancers as well as opportunities for youth to learn some of the dance steps, indigenous arts, and food.“It is a craft vendor event with 16 craft vendors so far signed up to sell indigenous arts. We will also be providing a soup and fry bread sale,” Christy Conrad, the executive director said.Profits from the soup and fry bread...
Health department reminds Lancaster County residents to get flu vaccine
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Now that the winter months are approaching, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department wants to remind residents to get their flu vaccine. The vaccine plays an important role in helping people stay healthy going into the winter season.“LLCHD tracks flu every season and flu activity in our community is currently low. Now is a good time to get your flu vaccine so you have protection going into the holiday season when we spend more time with others indoors and flu and oth...
Lincoln man arrested after threats, gunfire reported during domestic dispute
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was arrested early Wednesday after threatening a woman for hours with a handgun, according to Lincoln Police.Lincoln Police said Stanley McDuffie, 50, had gotten into a fight with a 42-year-old woman, who locked herself in a bedroom for safety. McDuffie reportedly broke into the room, taking her phone along with a gun lock box with a weapon inside. Lincoln Police said McDuffie then went back downstairs and the woman heard two gunshots. No one was injured.Police said...
Red Panda triplets born at Lincoln Children’s Zoo
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Children’s Zoo announced Thursday the birth of triplet red pandas, with two males and one female born on Aug. 10 to Tián, a third-time mother, and Rowan, a second-time father. Names for the cubs will be revealed at a later date.Zookeepers are supporting Tián by providing six nest boxes filled with bamboo and wool to simulate natural nesting sites, such as tree hollows or rock crevices lined with plant materials, which female red pandas use in the wild.The zoo s...
Falls City hit hard by 90 mph windstorm, leaving widespread damage and power outages
FALLS CITY, Neb. (KOLN) - Residents of Falls City were left with a major clean up job after being struck by a severe windstorm on Wednesday.Multiple power lines and trees fell all over the city causing destruction to houses and even caving in roofs around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Some large trees were also uprooted. Wind gusts reached 90 miles an hour. According to residents, the destruction happened in minutes. “If you drive through town you see a lot of trucks and trailers loaded with brush and ev...
CHI Health doctor shares tips to avoid E. Coli after outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - After the recent outbreak of E. Coli from the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, an infectious disease physician at CHI Health Center shares tips on how to detect and fight against the bacteria. There are many different types of E. Coli, but the one detected in the Quarter Pounder is known as the Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli. Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, an Infectious Disease Physician and Division Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for CHI Health’s Physician Enterprise, said...
Field fire started by a baler in rural Crete
CRETE, Neb. (KOLN) - A field in rural Crete ignited Wednesday night after a baler caught fire.The Crete Fire Department responded around 8:30 p.m., with additional units from the Southwest Fire Department, Pleasant Dale Volunteer Fire Department, and Hallam Fire & Rescue providing mutual aid.Firefighters contained the blaze after nearly two and a half hours, and all Crete Fire units returned to service later that evening.Click here to subscribe to our 10/11 NOW daily digest and breaking news ale...
Black Hills Energy: Five ways to cut energy use and lower bills
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With cooler weather already here, Black Hills Energy is offering tips to help people cut energy use and lower bills.“We recognize the impact that cost increases have on our customers, especially at times of high inflation. That’s why we’re helping our customers find ways to use less energy through our energy efficiency programs and rebates. We’ve also increased our efforts to provide support for customers, including launching a new Energy Assistance team to help our most v...
Infectious disease physician shares tips to avoid whooping cough as Nebraska cases triple
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska has reported a total of 51 cases of whooping cough in 2024 so far, tripling in size compared to 2023.In 2023, there were only 13 cases were reported overall. In 2024, most cases reported have been in Douglas County, representing 30% of all Nebraska cases.“These climbing numbers are particularly concerning because in the last few years, pertussis cases have been almost nonexistent,” Dr. Renuga Vivekanandan, Infectious Disease Physician and Division Vice President a...
Family, friends honor Lincoln murder victim with balloon release on 17th birthday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Family and friends of Xavian Sawyer gathered at Oak Lake Park on Wednesday to honor what would have been his 17th birthday. Sawyer was fatally stabbed in May, and those close to him still struggle to process the loss.“He meant so much to so many people, and seeing everyone come together like this is just amazing,” Sawyer’s great-aunt said.The celebration featured food, drinks, and a balloon release. Attendees sang “Happy Birthday” before releasing the red and black balloon...
Troopers make 3 arrests after pursuit near Gothenburg
GOTHENBURG, Neb. (KNOP) - Nebraska State Patrol troopers made three arrests following a pursuit of a stolen car near Gothenburg on Tuesday.Steven Conner, 37, Skyanne Christensen, 24, and Kayla Tatum, 29, were arrested following the pursuit.Troopers were notified on Tuesday of the missing car that was being searched for in connection with an investigation in Lexington of stolen property. The car was later spotted by a trooper on I-80 headed westbound.A traffic stop was attempted near Wood Lake wh...
State Capitol building to be lit blue to show Nebraska’s support of Israel
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Governor Jim Pillen has directed that the Nebraska State Capitol be illuminated in blue on Monday to mark the anniversary of the Hamas terror attack on Israel. The lighting is meant to show Nebraska’s solidarity with Israel, which was recently targeted by an Iranian missile strike. The blue color represents the Israeli flag, which is blue and white.On the same day, Gov. Pillen will meet with representatives from Nebraska’s Jewish community to reflect on the attack and reco...
UNL celebrates Homecoming with drive-thru tailgate, lawn display competition
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As the University of Nebraska-Lincoln nears the end of Homecoming Week, several events took place on campus Friday, including the “Beat Rutgers Drive-Thru Tailgate” and the annual lawn display competition.Husker fans drove through the Wick Alumni Center lot to collect Nebraska Alumni swag or grab a quick snack. Greek life also hosted its lawn display competition, where sororities and fraternities created themed displays for this year’s Homecoming, titled “Cornchella.”Addit...
City of Lincoln launches second round of heat pump incentives
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The City of Lincoln will be starting phase two of the city’s heat pump incentive after the success of the initial pilot that helped 329 Lincoln homeowners save money on energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Lincoln Electric System collaborated with the city on the project in order to make energy-efficient heating and cooling systems that are more affordable and accessible for citizens. The second phase of the heat pump incentive will be funded with $625,000 fro...
Two semis collide causing two-hour traffic jam east of Norfolk
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A collision between two semi drivers four miles east of Norfolk caused a traffic backup Wednesday morning.According to the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened just after 9 a.m. near 562nd Avenue and Highway 275.The sheriff’s office said a semi pulling a grain trailer turned onto Highway 275 from 562nd Avenue, crossing into the path of a westbound bobtail semi. The bobtail semi struck the left rear of the grain trailer, then careened across the median into e...
Nebraskans encouraged to get the Pertussis vaccine after an increase in whooping cough
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has reported 35 cases of Pertussis, also known as the whooping cough, this year.This has doubled compared to the 13 cases reported in 2023. A Pertussis case was recently confirmed in a student in the Two Rivers Public Health department region where they are currently monitoring the situation.Officials are now recommending people take precautions as the number grows. Pertussis is a contagious respiratory disease spread by...
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