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Groundwater levels continue to decline amid persistent drought conditions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (430+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Today) - Groundwater levels throughout Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent drought. For the new report, nearly 5, 000 wells were measured in spring 2024 and spring 2025 to monitor changes in groundwater levels in Nebraska. Of these…...
Did you hear that? Omaha metro rattled by mysterious "boom
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (353+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Was it an explosion " or maybe another earthquake? Reports of a big boom started popping up on Omaha area social media posts and local message boards at about 12: 30 p. m. Tuesday as others began reaching out for confirmation that…...
That's a pretty big earthquake for Nebraska'; expert reacts to multiple reported earthquakes on Sun
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (100+ words) KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE That's a pretty big earthquake for Nebraska'; expert reacts to multiple reported earthquakes on Sun Perfection is rarely attained': Five LPS students score a 36 on the ACT Food Bank of Lincoln resumes…...
That's a pretty big earthquake for Nebraska'; expert reacts to multiple reported earthquakes on Sunday - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) The earthquake many reported feeling was recorded by the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) near Cowles, Nebraska, as a magnitude 4. 1. Almost an hour and a half later, another nearby earthquake was reported with a magnitude of 2. 6. At 8: 30 p. m. Sunday, south of where the…...
That's a pretty big earthquake for Nebraska'; expert reacts to multiple reported earthquakes on Sunday
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (292+ words) The earthquake many reported feeling was recorded by the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) near Cowles, Nebraska, as a magnitude 4. 1. Almost an hour and a half later, another nearby earthquake was reported with a magnitude of 2. 6. At 8: 30 p. m. Sunday, south of where the…...
Three earthquakes reported in Nebraska on Sunday; Community members react - KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (198+ words) People from Beaver Crossing to Lincoln have reported feeling the earthquake, noting a faint rumbling of the floor or a rattling in their houses. According to the USGS, the earthquake was first recorded at 12: 59 p. m. The depth was around 2 miles, and…...
This Day in History - October 18: Earthquake near Casper, WY felt in Nebraska
6+ mon, 8+ hour ago (100+ words) October 18, 1984 " Nebraskans feel earthquake that rattled Casper, Wyo. The 5. 5 quake's epicenter was southeast of Caspar and was described as "sonic boom" Walls cracked and buildings faced structural. .. October 18, 1984 " Nebraskans feel earthquake that rattled Casper, Wyo. The 5. 5 quake's epicenter was southeast…...
Lincoln lays out pipeline plans for Water 2. 0 project connecting to Missouri River
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (96+ words) Lincoln's quest for a second water source is moving forward, with public meetings now being held for a proposed preliminary route of the water pipeline that will connect east Lincoln to the Missouri River. Lincoln lays out pipeline plans for…...
Health alert issued for multiple Nebraska lakes due to Harmful Algal Blooms(HABs)
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (319+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A popular lake in Douglas County is under a health alert. The state is warning swimmers and pet owners to stay out of the water at Glenn Cunningham Lake in Omaha. That's because Blue-green algae are back'and…...
Nebraska launches interactive map to track toxic algae at state lakes
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (187+ words) LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has added a new interactive mapping tool to the beach watch webpage, allowing users to visualize which Nebraska lakes are on health alert for harmful algal blooms (HAB). The…...