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Over 200,000 customers were reportedly without power in Nebraska alone.

The special Legislative session continues today at the State Capitol. Sen. Rob Dover, who represents District 19, told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffrey Steffen, the people of Nebraska don’t want their state senators to add taxes; they want them to cut spending. "There is so much wasteful spending in...

The Nebraska Safety Council (NESC) (nesafetycouncil.org) is thrilled to offer new packages designed specifically for HR managers, supervisors, front-line staff, construction workers and more! These packages are discounted for both members and non-members. The Build Smart Bundle (BSB) is a collection of classes and training options developed to prepare new...

LINCOLN — State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard followed through on his pledge to propose a last-ditch way to enable Nebraska voters to weigh in this fall on the EPIC Option consumption tax. His latest legislative effort to reach the ballot was the subject of a public hearing Wednesday, weeks after a group fell short […]

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - High pressure will dominate the weather pattern over the next couple of days. Mainly sunny skies and dry for most of Nebraska. Temperatures will still be on the hot side, but not as hot or humid as the last few days. Thursday highs across Nebraska will...

Nebraska lawmakers have introduced more than 100 proposals aimed at easing residents’ soaring property tax bills -- from a vast expansion of goods and services subject to the state’s sales tax base to legalizing marijuana to reap new tax revenue. The Associated Press takes a look at how...

Today, Nebraska Family Alliance (NFA) helped lead opposition to a slate of sports gambling bills introduced during the Nebraska Legislature’s special session on property tax relief, including LB 13 and LR 3CA, which would legalize online sports gambling in Nebraska. Opponents at the committee hearing included NFA, Coach Tom...

Meat processors have until Sept. 1 to apply for participation in the charitable Hunters Helping the Hungry program for 2024-2025, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The program pays participating processors to accept and process deer donated by hunters. This program serves Nebraskans in need as processors deliver...

Proposals to allow online sports betting from anywhere in Nebraska, and to allow the Legislature to ask voters to legalize it this November, were heard Wednesday during the Legislature’s special session. Nebraska currently allows sports betting, but only at casinos located at the state’s horseracing tracks. Sen. Eliot Bostar...

The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Pottawattamie County in southwestern Iowa... Western Harrison County in southwestern Iowa... Southeastern Burt County in east central Nebraska... Washington County in east central Nebraska... Eastern Dodge County in east central Nebraska... Northeastern Douglas County in east central Nebraska... * Until 645 PM CDT. * At 542 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 3 miles east of Hooper to 2 miles east of Bennington to 3 miles west of Offutt AFB, moving northeast at 45 mph. THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR AREAS INCLUDING BLAIR, FORT CALHOUN, TEKAMAH, MISSOURI VALLEY, AND CRESCENT. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Emergency management. These storms have a history of producing widespread wind damage to trees, powerlines, structures, and vehicles. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. * Locations impacted include... Northern Omaha, northeastern Council Bluffs, Fremont, Blair, Tekamah, Missouri Valley, Logan, Arlington, Underwood, Fort Calhoun, Crescent, Mondamin, Nickerson, Kennard, Inglewood, Modale, Herman, Craig, Magnolia, and Little Sioux. This includes the following highways... Interstate 29 between mile markers 61 and 95. Interstate 80 in Iowa between mile markers 5 and 20. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are currently producing widespread wind damage across Saunders, Douglas, and Washington counties. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nebraska delegation led by Lt. Governor Kelly has completed a trade mission to explore opportunities in Indonesia. According to the Governor’s office today, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly is touting the many opportunities that he and trade mission delegates had to promote Nebraska products and continued market growth in Indonesia. This was during a recent one and a half week visit to the Southeast Asian country.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was sentenced Wednesday for financially exploiting disabled adults in eastern Nebraska. Beth Yeates, 32, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, received five years of probation, 90 days in jail, and was ordered to pay $16,876.31 in restitution to the victims. She was also directed to write apology letters to all the victims, Judge Brian Meismer ruled.

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has appointed a judge to the previously vacant 10th Judicial District Wednesday, an announcement said. Pillen has appointed Timothy E. Hoeft as the district court judge in the 10th Judicial District. This district serves Adams, Clay, Franklin, Harlan, Kearney, Nuckolls, Phelps, and Webster Counties.

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNOP) - The Panhandle Public Health Department received national recognition at the National Association of County and City Health Officials conference in Detroit. Panhandle Public Health District Director Kim Engel was the recipient of the first-ever National Champion of Local Governmental Public Health Award for her leadership in...

OMAHA, Neb. — As the presidential race heats up toward Election Day, we take a look at how Nebraska has voted in past presidential elections. Over the past six presidential elections, the state has been carried by Republicans. But the way the state's five electoral votes are broken up are similar to that of Maine, the only other state in the country to split electoral votes. The winner of the popular vote in Nebraska gets two electoral votes, and each winner of Nebraska's three congressional districts gets one electoral vote.

The driver of a FedEx tractor-trailer, spotted driving recklessly on Interstate 80, may have been suffering from a medical condition, the Nebraska State Patrol reported.

Hot temperatures will continue through the first part of August, and some precipitation is forecast for the middle of next week. “Crops in the North Platte Valley and the Panhandle in general are doing well,” said Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension water and cropping educator. “Replanted dry beans are progressing but will need an extended fall for the crop to make it to harvest.” Dry beans in the Panhandle that were not replanted are starting to vine and set blossoms. In the extreme heat across the Panhandle, the first set of blossoms could drop and not set pods.

Lincoln, Neb. — New University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold is continuing his statewide tour with stops in central Nebraska on Wednesday. He'll be in Kearney at the UNK campus around 12:30, as well as Lexington at 3 o'clock. Gold plans on breaking down his plans for the...