Darsha Dodge

6 days ago | 1011now.com | Darsha Dodge

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — A local thrift shop celebrated six years in business Saturday, and all for a good cause. Bud’s Thrift Shoppe on O Street began as a way to raise money for Bridges To Hope, an organization that helps recently released prisoners re-integrate into society. Most recently, Bridges To Hope secured a permit to begin construction on a set of tiny homes, building a community of affordable, safe living for those learning to live again on the outside.

6 days ago | 1011now.com | Darsha Dodge

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — While it might be roasting outside, one Lincoln business is really good at roasting inside. Inside The Coffee Roaster on Lincoln’s Old Cheney Road is the aroma of fresh beans and chatter of customers. It’s been apart of Sam Karnes’ everyday for most of her life. “Dad started the business in 1995, so I’ve been here in one way or another since it opened — whether it was just behind the counter after school...but I took over 10 years ago,” Karnes said.

6 days ago | 1011now.com | Darsha Dodge

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — The summer sun blasting down Saturday didn’t stop hundreds from gathering at Woods Park to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Dozens of vendors lined up underneath shade tents, providing outreach and education to attendees and helping them connect to community resources and volunteer opportunities. There was a DJ spinning tunes, and even a singer in the early afternoon — with many taking to the grass to show off their best dance moves.

1 week ago | 1011now.com | Darsha Dodge

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — In a first time city swap, members of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, local government and businesses traveled to the capital of the Sunflower State to see how they’re addressing things like economic development and homelessness. “I think our number one challenge — economically speaking — is finding the right way for Lincoln to invest long-term in our infrastructure needs,” said Lincoln Chamber of Commerce President Jason Ball.

1 week ago | ktiv.com | Darsha Dodge

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — It was an historic day for the town of Seward and the state of Nebraska, as the first dairy plant to be built in the state in 62 years broke ground Wednesday on a 40-acre plot of land just off Walker Road. It marked a major next step for Nebraska’s agriculture industry, with DARI, LLC. set to open a milk processing plant in March 2027.