Nebraska
Protesters rally in 13 Nebraska cities as part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ movement
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – Demonstrators are gathering in nearly 2,000 locations across the U.S. on Saturday—including 13 cities in Nebraska—to protest policies enacted by President Donald Trump.
The coordinated demonstrations, called the “No Kings” protests, coincide with a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The date also aligns with Flag Day and Trump’s 79th birthday.
Protests were planned in Nebraska cities including Lincoln, Omaha, Fremont, Columbus, Norfolk, Hastings, Grand Island, Kearney, North Platte, Ogallala, Alliance, Scottsbluff and Chadron.
As of 9:30 a.m., around 1,000 demonstrators lined both sides of O Street in downtown Lincoln. Cars traveling down O Street honked in support of the rally.
Organized by the 50501 Movement—representing 50 states, 50 protests, one movement—the demonstrations call for Trump to be “dethroned,” accusing him of behaving more like a monarch than a democratically elected leader.
The protests in Nebraska followed an ICE raid earlier in the week at Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha, where 76 workers were detained. Federal officials said the individuals were using Social Security numbers that were not theirs. The raid was part of Trump’s “Take Back America Task Force,” an initiative that aims to stop illegal immigration.
Gov. Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation activating the Nebraska National Guard on Friday, citing plans for widespread protesting at many cities across the country over the weekend.
“The proclamation is a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country,” the news release states.
The order also deploys additional law enforcement resources, including state patrol.
“Nebraska National Guard members and Nebraska State troopers will be prepared to assist in any civil disturbance, and in particular, to secure the College World Series and its surrounding areas,” Friday’s news release states. “Under normal conditions, National Guard activation can take 12 to 24 hours. This proclamation shortens that time to ensure troop resources are available and standing by, as needed.”
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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said Thursday that he has asked President Donald Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for damage caused by storms that hit the state May 15-18.
The storms spawned tornadoes and flash flooding across Buffalo, Fillmore, Gage, Howard, Jefferson, Nemaha, Thayer and Thurston counties. There were numerous downed power poles and lines as well as extensive damage to schools, building and roadways. Damage just to public infrastructure is estimated at nearly $5 million.
In addition to the disaster declaration request, Pillen said he also has requested access to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which provides funding to governments to allow them to rebuild in ways that will reduce or mitigate future disaster losses. Approval would allow the state to apply for such grants.
Thursday’s disaster declaration request is the second in two months. Back in May, Pillen requested one for historic wildfires in March that impacted Arthur, Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morill counties. At the time of the request, it was estimated there was at least $9.7 million in damage from the fires, which were the worst in Nebraska’s history.
Nebraska
Bandits back in the win column with tournament-opening victory in Nebraska – East Idaho News
OMAHA, Neb. – The Bandits opened the Omaha, Nebraska tournament with a 7-4 win over Fremont.
The Bandits, coming off two losses to Billings at last week’s Bandits Invitational, trailed 4-3 in the fifth, but tied it up on a sac fly by Cole Croft.
They scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth for the win.
Carter Bowen finished 3 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored. Conner Cannon and Taye Lords each knocked in two runs for Idaho Falls (10-2).
Tyson Christenson picked up the win with four innings of relief.
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LOWELL, Neb. (WOWT) – On this day in 1872, the boomtown of Lowell, Nebraska was named the seat of Kearney County.
The Nebraska State Historical Society says the Burlington and Missouri River Railroads chose it as a town site the year before.
For a short time, it became a major shipping point for central Nebraska.
Its status would be short-lived.
Later that year, the railroad expanded to Kearney, which became the center for regional trading.
Lowell’s land office was removed in 1874.
Four years later, the boom town was nothing more than a village.
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