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Vanderheiden Picks Up First Career Eagle Raceway Win
Anyone who aspires for success in RaceSaver competition must first master Eagle Raceway and Cole Vanderheiden did just that on Saturday night with the season's first career win at the high-banked oval, and second overall on the season. The Papillion, Neb., driver turned back a late challenge to capture the...
Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
'The record keeping is just horrible': Nebraska auditor's report targets NDOT for spending
A new report questions overtime, record-keeping and gas purchases at the Nebraska Department of Transportation. State Auditor Mike Foley released a 111-page audit Tuesday, pointing out deficiencies in the department's record-keeping, oversight and concerns of potential waste of taxpayer's money. "For those working to reign in the cost of State...
Nebraska Considers Mobile Sports Betting For Property Tax Relief
Nebraska is considering a proposal, which would provide an additional $30 million a year for property tax relief if residents are allowed to engage in sports betting via phones or mobile devices. Gamblers and gaming officials are urging the governor and lawmakers to consider this option when they reconvene for a special session on July 25.
Pillen’s Promises: Economic Boom and Little Harm for Neighbors. They Haven’t Always Panned Out.
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Dorian Kaspar was outside, cutting trees with her husband at her farmhouse near St. Edward, Nebraska, a few years back around Easter, when a gust of wind blew through the wide-open cornfields and carried in what seemed like rain. It descended on...
Omaha man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced drugs, killing a man
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs. Patrick Hoshor was charged with selling a fake OxyContin pill that killed a man. A criminal complaint filed in federal court shed light on a scary early-morning situation on April 1,...
Robinson sentenced on charges of Robbery, Senior Adult Abuse
SIDNEY -- Nathan Robinson, of Dix, was sentenced July 15 in Cheyenne County District Court on charges related to the theft from an 84-year-old Sidney woman. Robinson was sentenced to not more than 30 years or less than 20 years on Count I, Robbery, and Count III Senior Adult Abuse of not more than 36 months with credit of 168 days served. The sentences are to be served concurrently, and with Kimball County case No. CR23-12. He will serve is sentence with the Nebraska Department of Corrections.
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police are working to identify the suspects in a shoplifting case at Sam’s Club. Officers were called to the store just after 7 p.m. Monday after police said five rings valued at $7,265 were stolen. Capt. Dean Elliott said a woman distracted...
Boutique offers hope at Omaha’s CHI Health Lakeside
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Employees at CHI Health Lakeside are working to build a better Omaha by helping patients in need. They’ve created a “Boutique of Hope” that provides essentials including clothes, diapers, shoes free of charge. Item by item Emma Rayne goes through the clothes, finding...
Husker fandom in the family, Worster wants to show all-around game in Nebraska uniform
Rollie Worster is not going to have any problem getting his family into Husker gear. It seems many of their closets were already equipped with the goods. As Worster explained his decision to come to Nebraska, he smiled as mentions of his family's Husker fandom came into the conversation. "I...
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Coslor
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fifteen innings was long enough. After a lengthy battle in the Cornhusker League Championship, Ryan Coslor ended the marathon baseball game between GI Home Federal and Hastings Five Points Bank. Coslor’s sacrifice fly brought in the game-winning run, giving Home Federal a dramatic victory. Coslor,...
New Lincoln job search tool to connect employers and job seekers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and CareerPathway.com announced a partnership with the city, local businesses and organizations on Monday, hoping to find success for employers and job seekers through a career readiness resource. CareerPathway.com functions as a social media platform for employers to fill job...
Living Memorial Gardens repair, upgrades estimated at $50k
SIDNEY -- Living Memorial Gardens is a place in Legion Park of history, and of memories. It is now in need of repairs and significant upkeep. The City of Sidney allocated funds to replace the asphalt parking lot at the park. However, repair and upkeep are needed on the building and facility.
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