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America’s #1 Most Dangerous Small Town is in Nebraska
Nebraska, often associated with its vast cornfields, friendly Midwestern charm, and a generally low crime rate, has a dark secret lurking within its borders. According to recent data, one small town in the Cornhusker State has earned the dubious distinction of being the most dangerous small town in all of America. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of this alarming revelation and explore the factors that have contributed to this town’s staggering crime rates.
Grand Island clinic fundraises to donate pet oxygen masks to local fire department
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — When firefighters rush to the scene of a structure fire, their top priority is ensuring everyone, including our beloved pets, makes it out safely. However, pets often find themselves home alone, inhaling dangerous smoke before a rescue. That's where the Animal Medical Clinic in Grand Island stepped in.
Grand Island Police Department fully staffed for first time since 2016
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- After many years of being understaffed, a central Nebraska police department is now fully staffed. According to a news release by the city of Grand Island, the police department has all of its positions filled for the first time in eight years. Grand Island Police Department...
Grand Island teen arrested for assaulting officer
Grand Island, Neb. — A Grand Island teen cited for fleeing officers Monday night is now in a juvenile detention facility after Grand Island Police said he assaulted an officer, while a second teen threatened them. According to GIPD, around 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a disturbance at...
World Champion Trick Roper Joan Wells Coming to GIPL
Grand Island, Neb. — World champion trick roper Joan Wells will present a free program for all ages on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Island Public Library.,. “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. In a dazzling and unique performance, she will follow the evolution of trick roping from charros creating rope spinning in Old Mexico through the heyday of Will Rogers and his affiliation with the Texas Jacks Wild West Show and the Ziegfeld Follies in the first decades of the 20th century.
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Award-winning post-grunge rock band Theory of a Deadman will be 'Judge and Jury' in La Vista this fall
LA VISTA, Neb. — Canadian rockers, Theory of a Deadman, will take over an Omaha-area stage this fall with their "Unplugged" tour. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Omaha area. The "Bad Girlfriend" singers will be joined by special guests Saint Ansonia and Cory Marks...
NIL marketplace ‘Opendorse’ announces new CEO
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A leading NIL service and technology program, Opendorse, announced the appointment of Stephen Denton as Chief Executive Officer on Tuesday. Opendorse also announced that founders Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic will continue to play pivotal roles within the company. Lawrence plans to assume the role of President of Collegiate Operations and Kunalicas will continue serving as Chief Operating Officer, the company said.
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
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