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Five Members of a Burglary Ring Accused Of Targeting Rural Iowa Pharmacies
(Undated) Dozens of individuals from Houston, Texas, are facing charges in connection with over 200 pharmacy thefts across 31 states, including rural areas of Nebraska and Iowa. The thefts, totaling an estimated 12 million dollars worth of controlled substances, were part of a trend that began in Arkansas and spread to multiple states. The stolen drugs, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, and Xanax, were taken back to Houston and resold. Officials emphasize that these crimes have real victims who depend on their prescription medications and urge the public only to take medications prescribed by a medical professional.
'Very strategic, very intentional': Why UNO says most of its graduates are staying in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Most students who graduate from the University of Nebraska-Omaha stay to work in the Cornhusker State, especially those who leave school with a bachelor's degree. Outside of UNMC, UNO has the highest percentage of graduates who continue to work and live in Nebraska. That's according to...
Two intriguing Nebraska high school Thursday games
The Nebraska high school season kicks off on Thursday night with week one games and there's a couple notable Class A games to get things started in Omaha and Lincoln. Omaha North at Omaha Westside — Big showdown between two teams with title aspirations and power conference prospects. Nebraska commit Tyson Terry and Nebraska target Christian Jones are the big names.
Nebraska Extension’s program receives NIFA Grant to support STEM Education for at-risk youth
Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension has been awarded a five-year grant from the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk (CYFAR) Program. CYFAR is a national initiative developed to meet locally identified needs, through quality research-based programs for...
Hastings rejuvenates downtown, through Community Development Block Grant program
HASTINGS — The downtown district serves as the heart of a community, and Hastings’ city center is beating strong thanks to investments made through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Over the past ten years, Hastings has been awarded $1.45 million of CDBG funds for Downtown Revitalization...
With ag jobs in demand, future is bright for FFA students who continue their education
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Young people with an interest in agriculture will find a "tremendous" job outlook, as a college instructor says students with the right skills will find plenty of opportunities. Wade Hilker is an agricultural science instructor at Central Community College and State Fair time also means...
Hope Harbor gets grant for Grand Island affordable housing
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island is getting almost half of a state fund set aside for affordable housing. In a press release, Hope Harbor Inc., announced a $4,748,136 grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) through the HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program. This award is part of DED’s broader $10.3 million initiative to support affordable housing projects across Nebraska, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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