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Fraud investigation snares insurance company employee, former Colorado police officer
A former insurance claims adjuster has confessed to stealing more than a quarter million dollars from her company by filing false auto insurance claims and pocketing the money. Colette Palin, 63, of Aurora, admitted to Travelers Insurance investigators that she issued 64 fraudulent claims payment to herself, 55-year-old Shawn Brassfield of Aurora, and 47-year-old Malee Lor, a former Henderson and Commerce City resident.Lor is a former Thornton Police Department officer, according to the Colorado Attorney General's Office which brought felony theft charges against all three last year.In total, Palin received $268,530 between 2018 and 2020 as a result of the fraudulent...
Nebraska Weather Warning: Strong Thunderstorms, Hail Expected Late Sunday Night through 2AM
Omaha, NE – Nebraska residents should prepare for a potential severe weather event this evening. The US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska has issued a warning for strong to severe thunderstorms expected to impact the area tonight. According to the National Weather Service, the primary hazards will be strong...
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds law banning transgender care for youth and abortions
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the state’s law banning gender-affirming care for minors and abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, ruling the two issues were legally allowed to be combined. The abortion ban was added as an amendment to Legislative Bill 574, which would restrict access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender young…
Water crews recover body of missing man at Lake Cunningham
OMAHA, Neb. — Water rescue crews recover the body of a missing man at Lake Cunningham. Omaha Fire spent hours compiling data and searching the water for the 31-year-old. Crews used sonar technology to detect the body beneath the surface and sent divers in. "So once we identify or...
Nebraska football now in the driver seat for Oregon WR commit
When discussing Nebraska football recruiting efforts, fans have focused largely on offensive tackle David Sanders. However, several other big prospects are in Lincoln right now, including Dayton Raiola and Isaiah Mozee, an Oregon wide receiver commit. While Husker fans want David Sanders bad, they also want Mozee, and for now...
Paxton native wins the 2024 "You Can Be A Star" singing competition
North Platte, Neb. - Twelve contestants from around the area made their way to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon to compete in the "You Can Be A Star" singing competition and Eben Rosentrater took home first place. Rosentrater is 21 years old and is a native of Paxton. He...
Rod Hollman receives Defending the Soil Award
Rod Hollman of Hollman Angus Farm near Martell, Nebraska, is the 2024 recipient of the Nebraska Marine Daegan William-Tyeler Page Defending the Soil Memorial Award. The award was presented during the Graze Master Group Paths to Profitability event held in Denton, Nebraska July 24. Greg Page, Corporal Daegan Page’s father, was in attendance to help present the award.
Grand Island City Council approves funding for new hotel in Prairie District
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A new hotel is set to open in south Grand Island in 2026. At Tuesday night’s meeting, the City Council unanimously approved $5,761,697 in TIF funding for the project. The ‘Legacy 34′ hotel will be constructed in the new Prairie District neighborhood, near the...
Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 36 DB Blake Closman
The countdown to the start of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to 36 days and in the player spotlight is Cornhuskers defensive back Blake Closman. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound cornerback is originally out of Elkhorn, Nebraska and was a standout safety and wide receiver. He eventually chose to walk on with the Huskers. After not appearing in any games during his first two years with the program, Crosman played in two games as a redshirt sophomore in 2023 against both Northern Illinois and Michigan. Closman will have an opportunity to see the field again in 2024 but likely won’t have any large roll, instead playing in select situations. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Camden Grass Fire scorches 167 acres northeast of Scottsbluff
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fire crews have fully contained a grass fire in the Panhandle that the state fire marshal said was re-ignited from a burn pile earlier in the week. The fire started northeast of Scottsbluff around 12:30 p.m. Thursday near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area.
Quick Start Leads Fremont To Fifth Straight Win
Pierre, South Dakota – The Fremont Moo scored eight runs in the first three innings and went on to defeat The Oahe Zap 13-5, Thursday night at Hyde Stadium. With the Fremont victory and Spearfish suffering a loss, The Moo moved into sole possession of second place in the ILB overall standings.
Sewer line repairs underway in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Johnson Service Company out of Kearney is relining sewers throughout Hastings. The company started working Thursday afternoon in the alley between South Hastings and South Denver Avenues. According to the city of Hastings, these sewer line repairs are all located on the south side of town.
Nebraska’s Ron Brown to become on-field assistant coach
The Nebraska Cornhuskers announced another change to their coaching staff on Wednesday afternoon. Director of Player Support and Outreach Ron Brown will now coach fullbacks and returners. A recent change to NCAA rules no longer limits the number of coaches who can be employed in an on-field role. Previously, only the head coach and ten assistants were allowed to interact with student-athletes in ‘technical or tactical instruction.’ “The Division I Council on Tuesday approved a rule change… to permit any staff member to provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes… during practice and competition.” Brown has a long association with Nebraska football, having coached for the Huskers for 24 years. He served as an assistant from 1987-2003 and again from 2008-14. The Husker coach has coached wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs during his time at Nebraska. He will transition away from his role as Nebraska’s director of player support and outreach into his new on-field role. Ron Brown on Brook Berringer 🙏 pic.twitter.com/BEBpKe55Zs — Random Huskers (@RandomHuskers) July 4, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
B7 Senior Legion Baseball Districts Open Friday in Gering
1:00 - Elimination Game - Losing Teams From 4/7 PM Games Friday. 4:00 - Quarterfinals - Winning Teams From 1/4 PM Games Friday. 7:00 - Quarterfinals - Gering/Sidney Winner vs Alliance/Chadron Loser. Check back for score updates and bracket advancements as the tournament moves along.
City water main being replaced, next to Beatrice Municipal Auditorium
BEATRICE – Work is beginning to replace a critical water main along Ella Street in Beatrice. The project extends from the 100 block to the 400 block of Ella Street. Water department officials say there will be driving lane and parking closures along that part of the street….and a parking lot next to the west side of the Beatrice Municipal Auditorium will be affected, periodically.
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