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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.
As severe weather moves through eastern Nebraska, OPPD reports power outages
OMAHA, Neb. — As severe storms producing strong, damaging winds moves through eastern Nebraska, OPPD is reporting over 216,000 customers without power. Related coverage in the video above: Storm damage in Waterloo. The Storm and Outage map shows the latest power outages:. Douglas County: 157,011. Sarpy County: 51,604. Washington...
Hot weather affecting crops in Nebraska Panhandle
Hot temperatures will continue through the first part of August, and some precipitation is forecast for the middle of next week. “Crops in the North Platte Valley and the Panhandle in general are doing well,” said Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension water and cropping educator. “Replanted dry beans are progressing but will need an extended fall for the crop to make it to harvest.” Dry beans in the Panhandle that were not replanted are starting to vine and set blossoms. In the extreme heat across the Panhandle, the first set of blossoms could drop and not set pods.
NHTSA reminds caregivers of hot car death prevention importance
(KOAM) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 is reminding people the importance child hot car prevention with a "Once You Park; Stop. Look. Lock." campaign.
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...
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...
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.
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