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Law Enforcement scams are on the rise
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Scams happen every day and there are times it can impact more than the victim. Recently, Nebraskans have been receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be police officers. One Grand Island resident, who wished to remain anonymous, was the victim of a recent scam.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police are working to identify the suspects in a shoplifting case at Sam’s Club. Officers were called to the store just after 7 p.m. Monday after police said five rings valued at $7,265 were stolen. Capt. Dean Elliott said a woman distracted...
17-year-old male cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after fleeing traffic stop in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — A 17-year-old juvenile male was cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after they fled through Grand Island at a high rate of speed to avoid a traffic stop during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, an officer was...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
A welcome break from the heat and humidity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Cloud cover will decrease overnight and lead to a pleasant start to Wednesday with lows falling into the mid to upper 50s. Air conditioners will enjoy the break! Temperatures will stay cooler through the end of the week. In fact, Wednesday and Thursday will have highs in the mid to upper 70s across most of the region! Friday will be a little warmer with highs returning to the 80s, but the humidity should stay fairly low.
'The record keeping is just horrible': Nebraska auditor's report targets NDOT for spending
A new report questions overtime, record-keeping and gas purchases at the Nebraska Department of Transportation. State Auditor Mike Foley released a 111-page audit Tuesday, pointing out deficiencies in the department's record-keeping, oversight and concerns of potential waste of taxpayer's money. "For those working to reign in the cost of State...
Nebraska Considers Mobile Sports Betting For Property Tax Relief
Nebraska is considering a proposal, which would provide an additional $30 million a year for property tax relief if residents are allowed to engage in sports betting via phones or mobile devices. Gamblers and gaming officials are urging the governor and lawmakers to consider this option when they reconvene for a special session on July 25.
Lincoln City Council Approves of New Garner Industries Manufacturing Location
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Garner Industries will be moving their manufacturing operations into a new 40,000 square-foot facility off of 35th and Superior in north Lincoln, after their location at 98th and Highway 6 was destroyed by a tornado on April 26, which left four employees with minor injuries. The...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice...
New Nebraska law prohibits turns on red arrows
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new state statute prohibiting right and left turns on red arrow signals will take effect on Friday. Lincoln Transportation and Utilities said this change aims to enhance safety for all road users, including drivers and pedestrians. “We urge all drivers to familiarize themselves with this...
Spotty, strong storms possible in eastern Nebraska Tuesday evening
We say goodbye to the high heat Tuesday, but not storm chances in eastern Nebraska. There is a chance for a few spotty strong-to-severe storms during the evening. While there is a chance for a few spotty showers in the later morning and early afternoon, the chance for any strong to severe storms goes up mainly after 5 p.m. The Storm Prediction Center has most of central and eastern Nebraska in a "slight" risk area for severe storms. Though part of the Omaha metro is in this area, the better support for stronger storms will be west of Omaha, out toward Norfolk, Columbus and York.
Monday & Tuesday are the final days to sign Support Our Schools Petition
July 15, 2024 – Support Our Schools Nebraska volunteers will be at locations across Nebraska on Monday and Tuesday, gathering petition signatures to let Nebraskans decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools. Voters can find locations and times to sign the petition by visiting SupportOurSchoolsNebraska.org.
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