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Gov. Pillen targets ‘fake meat’ in new executive order, seeks total ban on sales in 2025
WEST POINT, Nebraska — Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture announced new regulations Thursday against “lab-grown meat” or “fake meat,” with Pillen eyeing 2025 legislation to prohibit the sale of such products within the state. On top of new regulations, standards and the potential legislation, Pillen signed an executive order Thursday that prohibits […]
Man sentenced for stealing nearly $700,000 from Walmart stores nationwide
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A California man was sentenced in federal court to over five years in prison for a series of Walmart thefts. Jabaree Mabrey, 27, was sentenced Thursday for fraudulent use of unauthorized access device. There is no parole in the federal system. After Mabrey’s release, he will begin a three-year term of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $690,484 in restitution.
Drunk driver sentenced to over 20 years after crash that killed NDCS employee
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Beatrice man will serve over two decades in prison for killing a NDCS employee in a drunk driving crash. David Warren, 40, was sentenced to 21-23 years behind bars in district court Thursday for manslaughter, a class IIA felony, and DUI with cause of serious bodily injury, a class IIIA felony. He was given credit for 253 days served.
Lincoln man suspected of DUI crashes into railroad crossing arm
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs on back-to-back days, including a Wednesday incident where he crashed into a railroad crossing arm in southwest Lincoln. Lincoln Police said 52-year-old Gregory Davis was driving west in a Toyota pickup truck...
Sam McKewon's three keys for Nebraska football vs. UTEP
Ahead of Nebraska football's season opener against UTEP, Sam McKewon gives his three keys to a Husker win. Ahead of Nebraska football's season opener against UTEP, Sam McKewon gives his three keys to a Husker win.
Nebraska State Patrol urges caution for Husker gameday traffic
Neb. — As Nebraska football fans gear up for theseason opener at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Saturday, the Nebraska State Patrol is helping the "Sea of Red" get there safely. If you're coming from Omaha, troopers and the Nebraska Department of Transportation encourage drivers to take I-80 all the...
Seward Woman Killed in Tractor Crash
A Seward woman was killed after her SUV crashed into a tractor on a county road Thursday morning. Seward County deputies were called to 238th Road and Old Mill Road around 8 a.m. Thursday, August 22, on a report of an SUV vs tractor collision. Crash investigators believe the tractor...
Alligators steal show at Nebraska State Fair’s Animal Encounter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Alligators were the star of the show at the Wildlife Encounters Animal Encounter tent at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit showed multiple full grown alligators for kids to see and learn about and hatchlings that could be pet and held. “I think they are...
With scorching heat, Alzheimer's Association warns of risks to those with dementia
OMAHA, Neb. — Around 35,000 people in Nebraska have dementia, says the Alzheimer's Association Nebraska Chapter Program Director Sadie Hinkel, and they're especially at risk in extreme heat. In just the last week, at least two people with dementia walked out of their metro area homes and went missing.
Thirty Nebraskans Selected for Nebraska LEAD Class 43
UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Lincoln, Neb. August 28, 2024 — The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program is pleased to announce the selection of 30 outstanding individuals who will join the program as Fellows of Nebraska LEAD Class 43. These fellows were selected based on their demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to agriculture and dedication to their communities.
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