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Lincoln Regional Center escapee arrested after coal train pursuit
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The man who escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday morning was arrested after leading authorities on a coal train pursuit. On Thursday morning, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office said they believed Justin Daro, 47, was at a house in Ulysses, Nebraska, 17 miles north of Seward.
Jersey worn by Adrian Martinez in first UFL championship game on display in Pro Football Hall of Fame
CANTON, Ohio — Legendary Husker quarterback Adrian Martinez is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The jersey that Martinez wore during the United Football League championship and a game ball is on display in the Hall of Fame's "Pro Football Today Gallery." Martinez, who won the UFL MVP,...
82-year-old man dies after apparent drowning in Plattsmouth
PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — An 82-year-old man died after an apparent drowning in Plattsmouth. Deputies responded to Beaver Lake around 9:14 a.m. Wednesday after a call of CPR in progress for a possible drowning. Lifesaving measures were attempted, and Richard Pflugfelder was taken to Bellevue Medical Center, where he was...
State of Iowa settles UI Cambus accident suit
The State of Iowa and a woman injured when a University of Iowa Cambus slid on an icy road and hit her vehicle in 2018 have agreed to settle a suit ahead of trial. The Gazette reports that 48-year-old Yoland Parker sued for a million dollars for injuries to her knee, neck and back, and to recover damages for past and future medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. She originally sued the driver as well as the state, but dropped the driver from the suit later.
Keep an eye on the skies for the 4th of July. Iowa forecast includes rain, thunderstorms
After a quiet and sunny day on Wednesday, showers and storms will return for Independence Day. Here's what to know as you make your Fourth of July plans. The National Weather Service in Des Moines said there is a marginal risk of isolated severe storms across the state on Thursday.
Google announces $1 billion investment in Iowa data centers, $1.3 million in water quality
Google announced its plans to invest $1 billion into its Iowa facilities. It also announced it will contribute $1.3 million towards water quality projects in the Hawkeye state. Google made the announcement at its Council Bluffs data center campus on Tuesday. "Today’s announcement underscores our commitment to Council Bluffs and...
Landus expects small 'green' ammonia plants to make big dent in farmers' fertilizer costs
Talus Renewables plans to build nearly 80 modular "green" ammonia plants in Iowa and other Midwestern states over the next two years. The green ammonia, produced with water, air and renewable energy, will be used to make nitrogen fertilizer needed by farmers to help grow crops that feed people and livestock.
Essential Dos and Don’ts for Iowa’s New THC Regulations
On Monday, July 1st at midnight, a new law went into effect, causing some restaurants, bars, and distributors to panic. It's a new state law focused on the use and sale of tetrahydrocannabinol, otherwise known as THC. The new law (HF 2605) does not outright ban THC in products like...
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