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Law Enforcement scams are on the rise
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Scams happen every day and there are times it can impact more than the victim. Recently, Nebraskans have been receiving phone calls from scammers pretending to be police officers. One Grand Island resident, who wished to remain anonymous, was the victim of a recent scam.
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
A welcome break from the heat and humidity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Cloud cover will decrease overnight and lead to a pleasant start to Wednesday with lows falling into the mid to upper 50s. Air conditioners will enjoy the break! Temperatures will stay cooler through the end of the week. In fact, Wednesday and Thursday will have highs in the mid to upper 70s across most of the region! Friday will be a little warmer with highs returning to the 80s, but the humidity should stay fairly low.
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.
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...
17-year-old male cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after fleeing traffic stop in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — A 17-year-old juvenile male was cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after they fled through Grand Island at a high rate of speed to avoid a traffic stop during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, an officer was...
'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...
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...
Lincoln City Council Approves of New Garner Industries Manufacturing Location
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Garner Industries will be moving their manufacturing operations into a new 40,000 square-foot facility off of 35th and Superior in north Lincoln, after their location at 98th and Highway 6 was destroyed by a tornado on April 26, which left four employees with minor injuries. The...
GIPS superintendent eager to move forward after district budget cuts
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - - A central Nebraska school district is preparing for the school year. After a year and a half of being Grand Island Public Schools superintendent, Matthew Fisher said budget cuts have presented a challenge. “I think we’ve made some really good progress in identifying needs that...
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...
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,...
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