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Grand Island man ordered to pay more than $192,000 in restitution to the USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A man from Central Nebraska will need to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution after lying about owning cattle to obtain a loan. According to a news release, a federal judge sentenced 39-year-old Daniel Butt, of Grand Island, on Wednesday to five years of probation and eight weekends in jail. He will also need to pay $192,758.61 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency after being convicted of making a false statement on a loan application and bankruptcy fraud.
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,...
Omaha businesses deal with lagging sales after the holiday
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The big bang of the fourth of July is over. However, while many people are enjoying the holiday, some businesses are dealing with the after holiday hangover. Valerie Couch has one customer in the chair, and no one else waiting. She tells us this is usually...
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 57 Ashton Murphy
Only 57 days remain until the beginning of the 2024 season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers which pushes Huskers freshman defensive lineman Ashton Murphy into today’s spotlight. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound defensive end out of Elkhorn South High School was a consensus three-star prospect in the 2024 recruiting cycle while also being considered a top-10 in-state talent throughout the recruiting industry. Murphy committed and signed with the Huskers over offers from Air Force, Colorado, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Wyoming. In 2024, Murphy is destined for a redshirt season as he’ll need to continue to develop on and off the field including within the weight room. Long term, Murphy has the potential to become an integral part of the Huskers’ defensive end rotation and has a chance to develop into a high-end starter. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Omaha district moving to post-flood recovery
OMAHA - The Missouri River remains in the moderate floods stage at Rulo on July 5. The river is forecast to fall below action stage on Sunday. The river crested two feet below major flood stage. On July 4, the Missouri River Water Management Division reported "higher-than-expected" crests of the...
River access sites in Omaha area open for the holiday weekend after closing for high water levels
OMAHA, Neb. — River access sites in the Omaha area are open for the holiday weekend, the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District said. The boat ramp for river access at Elkhorn Crossing, near 252nd Street and Bennington Road, is open, but it's closed for camping and RV sites. River...
Sutherland Fourth of July parade
Sutherland celebrated July 4 with a parade Thursday under pleasant blue skies, with a wind that was often stout enough to extend flags to their full width. Irene Seifer, the grand marshal, rode the route in a convertible two days before her 90th birthday. The parade was full of horses,...
New lead in Chance Englebert disappearance case
(NewsNation) — There has been an update in the case of missing Wyoming man Chance Englebert. The former rodeo star went missing in Gering, Nebraska, five years ago and has not been seen since, leaving behind his wife and young son. A new lead places Englebert two miles from...
Price Completes Ford ASSET Program
Ford Motor Company is helping dreams come true while addressing a certified technician shortage through the Ford ASSET (Automotive Student Service Educational Training) Program. Pony Express Ford of Minden recently participated in the program for the first time sponsoring Bobby Price in his pursuit of mechanic certification. “There’s a shortage...
SUV hits Dairy Sweet in Auburn
AUBURN - The Dairy Sweet in Auburn is open by drive-thru only after the building was hit by a vehicle off of Highway 75 on July 4. A Dairy Sweet Facebook post says a SUV knocked framing for the entry way and concrete block of the exterior wall into the dinning room.
Paws Up Kearney County is Advocating for Animals
Paws Up Kearney County is working toward improving the lives of companion animals in Kearney County. The group will be hosting ‘Dogs for Dogs’, the first of many events to raise funds for their mission, on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Windmill. Paws Up Kearney...
Woman facing arson charges after two pets killed in southwest Lincoln fire
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A 31-year-old Lincoln woman was arrested Thursday in connection to a house fire that killed two pet cats. Homeowners near southwest 16th and West Arlington streets reported Wednesday afternoon that they came home to a house full of smoke. Lincoln Fire and Rescue quickly extinguished the...
Hastings native helping Supernovas succeed from front office
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Omaha Supernovas hold the title as the first-ever champions of the Pro Volleyball Federation. The franchise is taking the title on a trophy tour around the state, which recently stopped in Hastings. Part of that, is due to the franchise’s Director of Corporate Partnerships, Murphy...
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