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Supporters tout EPIC consumption tax benefits while few opponents testify
LINCOLN — State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard followed through on his pledge to propose a last-ditch way to enable Nebraska voters to weigh in this fall on the EPIC Option consumption tax. His latest legislative effort to reach the ballot was the subject of a public hearing Wednesday, weeks after a group fell short […]
Woman sentenced for financially exploiting disabled adults in eastern Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was sentenced Wednesday for financially exploiting disabled adults in eastern Nebraska. Beth Yeates, 32, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, received five years of probation, 90 days in jail, and was ordered to pay $16,876.31 in restitution to the victims. She was also directed to write apology letters to all the victims, Judge Brian Meismer ruled.
UNL President Dr. Jeff Gold continues tour to discuss university future
Lincoln, Neb. — New University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeff Gold is continuing his statewide tour with stops in central Nebraska on Wednesday. He'll be in Kearney at the UNK campus around 12:30, as well as Lexington at 3 o'clock. Gold plans on breaking down his plans for the...
Nebraska fall turkey permits available beginning Aug. 12
Hunters may begin purchasing 2024 Nebraska fall turkey permits at 1 p.m. Central Time Aug. 12. A fall turkey permit still is valid statewide, but hunters are reminded of the significant changes that began with the 2023 fall season. Each hunter may only have one fall permit. The fall bag...
Smoke advisory issued for western Nebraska
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Smoke associated with wildfires in the western United States and Canada may affect the air quality in Nebraska. Issued for: July 30, 2024, 5 p.m. through July 31, 2024, 12 p.m. Affected Area: Western Nebraska. Air Quality Index: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy AQI.
Animal surrenders, shelter capacity push NHS to oppose property tax reform bill
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska senators heard testimony from different businesses Tuesday on the governor's proposal to reform property taxes and cut spending. Three hearings started at 9:30 a.m. on Legislative Bills 1, 2, and 3. LB 1 is Gov. Jim Pillen's property tax plan, introduced by Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, which calls for hard caps on local spending with some exceptions like public safety and voter-approved bonds. It also calls for eliminating more than one hundred tax exemptions. The plan would cost you more money when you take your pet to the vet or a groomer.
Spanish-language business conference aims to empower Latino entrepreneurs
Lincoln, Neb. — An initiative to support local Latino small businesses is coming to parts of Nebraska next month. University of Nebraska announced that the third annual Latino small business conference will take place in Grand Island, Omaha, Lincoln and Gering in August and October. The Spanish-language conference aims...
Three things from Teddy Prochazka
Something Teddy Prochazka isn't taking lightly as he heads into another fall camp — his fourth since joining the team as part of the 2021 class — is the fact he's actually healthy. Prochazka went into the 2022 spring and fall camp rehabbing and did the same for 2023. Not so in 2024.
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