Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered Monday morning at Tuxedo Park in Crete to honor Chief Gary Young at his funeral, held at 10:00 a.m. inside Ag Hall (the media waited outside for privacy).
A solemn motorcade then carried his body via Highway 33 to Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
💼 Business
Nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska competition are open through August; companies statewide can nominate innovative products leading to public voting in September.
The winner will be named at the Manufacturing Summit on Oct. 29 (in La Vista).
🎭 Culture
Cortland Opry House hosts jam sessions led by Rich Douglass, playing classic country tunes every Tuesday (6:30–9 p.m.) and select Thursdays and on the first Saturday of the month.
The historic building at 4th and Sheridan welcomes anyone with an instrument to join this two-decade-old tradition.
🎓 Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln will confer about 600 degrees during its summer commencement ceremony on Aug.
15 at Pinnacle Bank Arena—a key event celebrating students' achievements.
🏥 Health
Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter sold at Walmart has been recalled for possible salmonella contamination after three jars tested positive on July 7, as reported by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
The recalled product, distributed in 19 states including Nebraska, has not been linked to any illnesses.
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