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Man carjacked good Samaritan at southeast Nebraska gas station, authorities say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — No good deed goes unpunished. A good Samaritan was carjacked in southeast Nebraska this week in a multistate crime spree, authorities say. Shortly before 7 a.m. Monday, someone saw a vehicle broken down on Highway 136 east of Tecumseh and gave the driver a ride, according to the Johnson County Attorney’s Office.
Lots of work done ahead of Grand Island fireworks show
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Tourism and the Community Fireworks Committee have put in a lot of work in order to make this year’s fireworks show happen. The organizations worked together to create fundraising events and participate in Go Big Give in order to raise money for the event to happen at Fonner Park.
Rain postpones United Way of Kearney’s fireworks show until Thursday night
KEARNEY, Neb. — One of Kearney’s premier fireworks shows will happen on Thursday night after a rain postponement. Heavy rain forced the United Way of the Kearney Area to end its Freedom Fest early on Wednesday night. In a Facebook video, executive director Savannah Lyon said the Axtell Fire Department will start the fireworks show at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Viaero Center. There won’t be any vendors on site and, as of Thursday morning, the group didn’t have a plan for if it would charge for parking or not.
Cozad to declare June 29 hailstorm a disaster, offers community aid
COZAD, Neb. — Cozad Development Corporation has announced they have taken steps to declare the June 29 hailstorm a disaster. Cozad Development in a Facebook post announced the city has filed the necessary paperwork to declare the June 29 hailstorm a disaster. They say they have also scheduled meetings...
Chadron Takes Care Of Alliance
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 juniors and seniors hosted Alliance Wednesday night and took care of business with the juniors winning 10-2 and the seniors winning 7-6. In the juniors game, Chadron was able to bounce back after being run ruled the night before to get...
Regional West Names Cole Foundation Director
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ? Regional West Health Services is pleased to announce that Danielle Cole of Scottsbluff has accepted the Regional West Foundation Director position. She previously worked at the Educational Service Unit 13 as the Director of Title IC Migrant Education, focusing on securing federal grants, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies and regulations.
Kimball PD welcoming second K9
KIMBALL -- The City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a second K9 for the Kimball Police Department. Trudy is a one-year-old Belgian Malinois who is being trained as a dual-purpose K9 who can detect narcotics and apprehend a suspect. Trudy is currently training with Kimball's other K9 dog, Lucy.
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