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Yes, There’s Actually a Difference Between a Highway and a Freeway—Here’s Why It Matters
Life is a highway, or so the snappy song by Canadian crooner Tom Cochrane tells us. But what is a highway, exactly? And when it comes to freeways vs. highways, is there a real difference? Living in New York City means I’ve driven on many...
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Deer hunters in four units can request a free CWD testing kit
LINCOLN - Hunters in the chronic wasting dis - ease testing zone for this year's firearm deer season will have two options to test their deer: in-person check stations or a free mail-in sampling kit. Testing in the Platte, Frenchman, Bualo or Re -...
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Nebraska ag leaders find Argentina beef talk “a tough pill to swallow”
Nebraska ag leaders are voicing concern after President Donald Trump suggested importing more beef from Argentina to help bring down consumer prices. Trump recently said his administration had “worked our magic” on a deal to lower beef prices....
Matt Gunderson joins Agri Affiliates team at North Platte location
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NORTH PLATTE — Agri Affiliates, Inc. announced the addition of Matt Gunderson to its team as an Agricultural Real Estate Salesperson and Farm and Ranch Manager. Gunderson joins Agri Affiliates with extensive experience in agricultural real estate,...
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Bruce Springsteen Takes Us Back to ‘Nebraska 82’ With Expanded Edition: Stream It Now
The Boss flicks the switch on the time machine, taking us back to a moment when E.T. was flying high at the box office, Michael Jackson’s Thriller was hot, and Ronald Reagan had the top job. Explore See latest videos, charts and news At the stroke...
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Gov. Jim Pillen to Lead Trade Mission to Israel
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Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will lead a trade mission to Israel next week, October 27-30. The state delegation will include representatives from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development; Jewish Federation of Omaha; and Nebraska’s...
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Toys “R” Us Comeback Buzz Grows — Is North Dakota Next in Line?
It looks like this holiday season is about to get very nostalgic. As you know, Toys R Us has been gone for many years. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2017. Shortly following that, 700 stores across the country closed down....
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The heart of Nebraska’s economy: Farmers race the frost to clear their fields
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — As the days grow shorter and the mornings colder, the backbone of Nebraska’s economy works against the encroaching winter to get crops out of their fields. The state’s farmers start early and work late, moving billions of...
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Small business owner could face skyrocketing healthcare premiums if ACA tax cuts expire
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Running a business means work doesn’t stop for owner Gladys Harrison at Big Mama’s Kitchen and Catering in North Omaha, it also means she’s on her own for health insurance. Harrison is covered through the Affordable Care Act...
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Omaha housing market sees 8-year inventory high as buyers, sellers wait for better deals
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The number of homes for sale in the Omaha metro has reached its highest level in eight years, as many buyers and sellers hold out for better deals or additional interest rate drops. However, a local real estate expert warns...
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Nebraska’s Tax Revenues Drop Below State Economic Forecasting Board Projections
Southside of the Nebraska State Capitol building. (Jeff Motz/KFOR News) LINCOLN–(KFOR Oct. 21)–Nebraska’s monthly general fund receipts have dropped, after September’s tax receipts showed a net loss of just over 6-and-a-half percent, under what...
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Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska ’82’ Offers a Highly Rewarding Trip Down Some Highways Not Taken: Album Review
Boxed sets celebrating classic rock albums offer the joy of discovery, in all those abandoned alternate versions being brought into the light as bonus tracks, but usually also some simultaneous historical relief: How interesting these early...
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Georgia ranks among states with least family-owned businesses
Georgia ranks among states with least family-owned businesses IN OTHER NEWS – New data reveals that Georgia is ranked among states with the least family-owned businesses in the country. Release: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, family...
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Local entrepreneurs pitch for $5,000 cash at Kearney’s Big Idea competition
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KEARNEY, Neb. — Big ideas and community spirit came together Thursday night inside the Archway for the annual Big Idea Buffalo County Pitch Competition, where local entrepreneurs shared their best business concepts in front of a panel of judges...
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Gourmet Vinegar in the Sandhills: The George Paul Vinegar Story | Building Nebraska
In the quiet Sandhills town of Cody, Nebraska, something extraordinary is brewing. Or rather, fermenting. What began as a retirement hobby for George Johnson transformed into George Paul Vinegar, a nationally acclaimed maker of handcrafted,...
What’s Next For Toys R Us After Recent Washington Store Opening?
As a child born in the late 60s, I always knew about Toy “R” Us stores. They always carried the hottest toys featured in TV commercials. Examples of toys I longed for in the 70s included Evel Knievel’s wind-up bike that jumped over boxes in my...
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Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Nebraska
Saturday will be a contest between two teams that couldn’t have had more different Week 8 experiences. Northwestern said goodbye to Martin Field with a 19-0 win over Purdue, the program’s first shutout since 2017. Nebraska, on the other hand, went...
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Malcolm X birthsite transformation moves forward; master site design team identified
OMAHA — The Malcolm X Cultural Center redevelopment project in North Omaha has taken a key step forward with the selection of a San Francisco-based architecture and design firm to lead planning and transformation of the 17-acre site that marks the...
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Scoular has new marine team for fishmeal and fish oil business
Leading fishmeal and fish oil producer, Scoular, has a new marine leadership team, the company announced in a statement. The team consists of Quinn Maass, director of the Marine Ingredients Division; Tony Stella, global marine product manager;...
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Jeremy Allen White shines in the Boss’s breakdown biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
You can trust Louder Our experienced team has worked for some of the biggest brands in music. From testing headphones to reviewing albums, our experts aim to create reviews you can trust. Find out more about how we review. Things were looking good...
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