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Teenager cited for speeding through Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police have cited a 17-year-old boy after they say he was speeding through the city on Monday. An officer was running traffic on Capital and Taylor Avenue at 7:15 p.m. when they observed a white Chevy Tahoe going over the speed limit. GIPD...
Central Nebraska man killed in motorcycle crash
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man died Monday evening in a motorcycle crash in central Nebraska. Just after 5 p.m., first responders were sent to a crash on Highway 52 north of Primrose, which is about 50 miles northwest of Central City. A motorcycle left the road on a...
Cozad Plains tSunami Swimmers Secure 21 Championship Titles
The Cozad Plains tSunami swim team traveled to Imperial on July 13 for the North Championship tournament. According to https://plainstsunami.com, 32 teams competed for the top spot in their league. Cozad had 21 swimmers win the champi- onship title. “This year’s team is a wonderful group of respectful and hard-working...
Cozad Reds Head To Simi-Finals After Defeating Number One Seed
The Cozad Reds Legion Baseball team clinched the second seed in the Class B Junior Area 6 district tournament held in Minden that was held July 12 through July 16. The tournament featured top teams: Aurora (ranked 7), Broken Bow (ranked 5), Cozad, Holdrege (ranked 1), Doniphan-Trumbull-Giltner (ranked 6), Minden (ranked 3), and York (ranked 4).
Extra Innings Don’t Go First Bank Seniors’ Way
Extra innings were needed in the contest on July 9 between Minden First Bank Seniors (18-3) and Grand Island USave Pharmacy. The game was hosted in Grand Island, the matchup reached its conclusion after a single in the bottom of the eighth inning clinched the victory 5-6 in favor of Grand Island.
Third annual Wings of Hope Butterfly Release to honor cancer community
Grand Island, Neb. — The community is invited to the hope takes flight event in the coming weeks to honor those battling cancer, cancer survivors, or to remember those they lost to cancer. GRACE Cancer Foundation, CHI Health St. Francis, and Nebraska Cancer Specialists are hosting its third annual...
Phillips woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her Minden employer
MINDEN, Neb. — A Phillips woman is in trouble after being accused of stealing money from her employer to buy cars. Kearney County Court records say Abigail Cronin, 28, is charged with two counts of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft. According to an arrest affidavit, the...
Police announce increased staffing as Cruise Nite kicks off
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Kearney Police Department said they'll have more officers out for Cruise Nite on July 20 and 21. They'll be focusing on alcohol violations including minor in possession, open container, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with the goal of reducing impaired driving accidents.
City Council approves Garner Industries’ move to new Lincoln location
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Garner Industries will soon move to a new location in northeast Lincoln following the City Council’s approval during their meeting on Monday. Lincoln City Council members gathered to discuss a variety of topics — including whether to approve Garner Industries’ movement to another part of the city.
Man arrested for robbery, obstruction
On Thursday morning at around 10, Norfolk Police responded to the 1300 block of Impala Drive for a report of an assault. According to Capt. Mike Bauer, the alleged male victim said he saw a man looking into his neighbor’s car and confronted him. He said the suspect responded by putting his fists up and into a boxer's stance.
Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates
The draft text of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes calls for new taxes on certain goods or services and phasing out most local K-12 property taxes over three years, the Nebraska Examiner reports.
11 NE lawmakers to host Lincoln, Omaha listening sessions on property taxes
LINCOLN — Eleven lawmakers will host two listening sessions on property taxes in the state’s two most populous cities after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen opted out of doing so. Pillen, in his quest to reform property taxes, crisscrossed the state, visiting 26 cities in May and June for town halls to pitch his evolving reform plans. He asked Nebraskans to offer feedback and to pressure state senators to support his ideas, although senators later said they received little feedback.
Severe weather rips through Custer County, causes power outages
Broken Bow, Neb. (KNOP) - Severe weather ripped through Custer County Tuesday evening knocking down power lines and leaving residents without electricity. A storm spotter observed a tornado a few miles west of the city, causing the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning around 6:55 p.m. By 7:30 p.m., powerful winds tore through the roof of a dance studio on 5th Avenue in Broken Bow.
Deputies find meth, revolver while serving search warrant at Beatrice home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three people were arrested Friday after a drug bust at a home in Beatrice, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 12:15 p.m., deputies — along with the Beatrice Police Department — served a search warrant at a home near 16th and Market streets.
Cooling temperatures on Tuesday along with some rain
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Tri-Cities saw a hint of rain this morning as the remnants of some thunderstorms passed through. These storms were not severe, and typically didn’t even contain much lightning or thunder. That won’t be true for later today, though. We’ll see chances for thunderstorms (some of which could be severe) again on Tuesday night, Wednesday Morning, as well as Wednesday night.
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