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North Platte police warn about fake missing person social media posts
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Police Department is warning the public about fake missing person posts that are circulating on social media. Law enforcement officials say while these posts may tug at your heart strings, there are some that are simply fake. That’s why they urge the...
TeamMates and Huskers Team Up for Golf
Gothenburg’s TeamMates Mentoring Program is celebrating its 22nd year of existence. In 2001, Adrian Fiala, a former Husker football and baseball player, organized a golf tourney specifically for Gothenburg TeamMates benefit. After Fiala’s death in 2014, his close friend, Dave Morock, has led the charge. The Adrian Fiala Memorial TeamMates Golf tournament will be held on Saturday, July 20, at Wild Horse Golf Club.
Former director convicted in daycare theft ordered to pay thousands of dollars
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A former Grand Island day care director convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from the center was sentenced to five years probation on July 10. Andrew Moss, who ran St. Paul's Cornerstone Early Learning Center, pleaded guilty in April to theft by unlawful taking – more than $5,000.
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 45 RB Izaac Dickey
Just 45 days remain until kickoff of Nebraska football program’s 125th season. In the player spotlight with officially a month and a half to go before August 31 is Nebraska freshman running back Izaac Dickey. The 5-foot-10, 210-pound Dickey walked-on to the Huskers this offseason after officially committing to the program last June. Dickey is a native of Stromsburg, Nebraska and had a terrific career at Cross County High School where he was a three-year starter at fullback for the Cougars. During his high school career, Dickey totaled nearly 1,800 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns. He was also a standout on defense with over 200 career tackles. With the Huskers, Dickey will be a valuable depth piece in the backfield. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Pair of former Nebraska football players get the UFL call
Should a pair of former Nebraska football players want to go pro, they no longer have to worry about it being the “NFL or bust.” That’s because both Omar Brown and Isaiah Stalbird have their ticket to the UFL. The spring professional football league held its draft...
Waverly nursing home put on probation, nurse suspended in connection to death of a resident, documents show
WAVERLY, Neb. — A nursing facility has been placed on probation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in connection to the death of a resident. Constance Glantz, 74, was mistakenly declared dead at The Mulberry at Waverly, a nursing home, in June. Glantz was then taken...
Falls City hopes to grow workforce 'organically'
FALLS CITY – Falls City economic developer Lucas Froeschl downplayed immigration as a plausible solution to fill local workforce gaps during Monday’s city council meeting. He said while some of the country's largest companies have the resources to bring in immigrants, smaller host communities may not be ready.
Property taxes and school funding: Feedback sought in Omaha and Lincoln
Bipartisan group of 11 state lawmakers said in a statement that these two forums provide an opportunity for people "to weigh in on property taxes and share thoughts on the upcoming special session."
Alliance kids mow 50 yards for elderly, veterans, single parents
The Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service has a simple message to all youth, "We challenge you to cut fifty lawns free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone in need of help in your town." Jonas and Silas Daugherty accepted the lawn mowing challenge in Alliance,...
Grand Island Police Department fully staffed for first time since 2016
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- After many years of being understaffed, a central Nebraska police department is now fully staffed. According to a news release by the city of Grand Island, the police department has all of its positions filled for the first time in eight years. Grand Island Police Department...
Police identify swimmer who drowned in private lake in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - The Norfolk Police Division identified the swimmer who drowned in a private lake in Norfolk as 29-year-old Erick Ponce Herrera. On July 14, Norfolk Fire and Rescue and Norfolk Police responded to a report of a male swimmer who went missing in a private lake near Highway 81 and North Airport Road just after 5:50 p.m.
Woman cited in deadly crash west of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was cited Tuesday in a deadly crash west of Lincoln earlier this year, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 84-year-old woman was charged on suspicion of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash on May 29.
Nebraska City Council to Discuss ARPA Funds and Fire Department Needs Tonight
The Nebraska City City Council is set to meet today at 6 p.m. The agenda features discussions on using ARPA funds for the South Table Creek railroad trestle, purchasing fire department pagers, and holding a public hearing on the Citizen’s Advisory Review Committee. Gloria Glover and Jim Kuhn are candidates for the mayor’s appointment to the committee.
Grand Island teen arrested for assaulting officer
Grand Island, Neb. — A Grand Island teen cited for fleeing officers Monday night is now in a juvenile detention facility after Grand Island Police said he assaulted an officer, while a second teen threatened them. According to GIPD, around 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a disturbance at...
First annual concert series features two free shows in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. – Two Hastings businesses are organizing the first annual 'Downtown Summer Sounds' concert series, which features two free outdoor concerts. Frahm Bar and First Street Brewing announced the concert series in July. Co-Owner of Frahm Bar Cortney Davis and Jessi Hoeft of First Street Brewing created this...
Pair of Nebraska Cornhuskers stars coming back to Lincoln for one more ride
There’s been a ton of good news surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team over the last few days. Firstly, there’s the news that Josh Caron got selected in the 4th round by the Seattle Mariners. Now there’s even better news for next year’s edition of Nebraska baseball. The...
$8 Million in Errors: State to Take Over Troubled Omaha Public Schools Pension Fund Amid Audit Chaos
Omaha Public Schools’ pension fund, plagued by an $8 million audit revelation of errors like overpayments and miscalculations. Omaha School Pension Fund Audit Reveals $8 Million in Errors, State Worried About Overwhelming Administrative Challenges. Omaha Public Schools will soon hand over control of its pension fund to the state...
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