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This Day in History - March 11 : U.S. Government established Ft. Robinson near Crawford
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (101+ words) This Day in History - March 11 : U.S. Government established Ft. Robinson near Crawford'KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE March 11, 1874 - The U.S. Government authorized the establishment of a military camp known as Camp Robinson in March 1874. The camp was later designated Fort…...
Ord community honors Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (270+ words) ORD, Neb. (KSNB) " Residents in Ord are honoring Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, one of the first soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury, with flags, flowers and ribbons placed around his parents" homes. Carol Philbrick"s son grew up with Tietjens,…...
Mail connected prisoners of war held in Nebraska with outside world during WWII
1+ week, 2+ day ago (69+ words) Mail connected prisoners of war held in Nebraska with outside world during WWII'KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Mail connected prisoners of war held in Nebraska with outside world during WWII Spirit Art Auction offers a chance to…...
This Day in History - February 19: FDR orders Japanese Americans into internment camps
2+ week, 6+ day ago (110+ words) President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order for the removal of Japanese Americans on the west coast into internment camps on February 19, 1942. February 19, 1942 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order for the removal of Japanese Americans on the west coast…...
Our Town Lexington: Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles
3+ week, 5+ day ago (171+ words) Our Town Lexington: Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles'KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE Our Town Lexington: Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles Lincoln water main break closes portion of North 48th Street SCENE VIDEO: Fire at Edgerton Explorit Center leaves…...
Lincoln police sergeant returns to stage in ‘Diary of Anne Frank’ with family ties to World War II
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) At 81 years old, Joyce Boerger spent the better part of the last decade taking any extra fabric she could get her hands on and turning it into pillow cases, making around 400 to 600 a year. Ben Sasse ... Lincoln police sergeant returns…...
This Day in History - February 5: Midair Collision of P-47 “Thunderbolt” Fighter Planes in Sandhills
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) February 5, 1944 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 1944, 1st Lt. John B. Beatty and 2d Lt. Earnest W. Fanslau took off for a training flight from the Ainsworth Army Air Field in two P-47 ... February 5, 1944 - Shortly before 11:00 a.m. on February 5, 1944, 1st Lt. John B. Beatty and 2d Lt. Earnest W. Fanslau took off…...
Preserving a stealth icon: SAC Museum teams with local business on F-117 Nighthawk
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (107+ words) Vigil held outside state capitol for Minneapolis deaths, Palmyra teacher accused of inappropriate relationship to appear in court, and more On Jan. 28, 1958, 19-year-old Charles Starkweather and ... Preserving a stealth icon: SAC Museum teams with local business on F-117 Nighthawk This Day…...
This Day in History - November 3: The first Japanese Balloon Bomb was launched
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (98+ words) November 3, 1944 - The first of 9,000 Japanese balloon bombs was launched on Nov. 3, 1944. The Japanese government was hoping to set fires and cause casualties during World War Two. Parts of five ... November 3, 1944 - The first of 9,000 Japanese balloon bombs was launched on Nov....
This Day in History - November 11: First Armistice Day declared upon end of World War I
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (92+ words) Reports of negotiations between the U.S. and Germany led people to believe an end was in sight and celebrations took place early. November 11, 1918 - At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the armistice to end World War I was signed....