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17 Nebraska counties to receive federal aid for severe storms in late May
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - More federal aid is coming Nebraska’s way to help the state recover from the seemingly endless string of severe weather this summer. President Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration for Nebraska due to damage from storms between May 20 and June 3. As a result, FEMA announced Tuesday that relief funding has become available to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in 17 counties, including Douglas, Dodge, Saunders, and Washington.
Harris puts stray electoral vote in play in battleground Nebraska district
Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in a Nebraska district that could sway the presidential election with its single Electoral College vote. Harris leads Trump by at least 8 percentage points in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, garnering 50% of the electorate compared to the former president’s 42%, according to a new poll […]
Troopers Make 31 DUI Arrests to Begin Impaired Driving Campaign
August 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. The campaign runs through Labor Day weekend. “Impaired driving is preventable,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent...
No Changes Necessary: Nebraska Volleyball Names 2024 Season Captains
The Huskers will have two familiar faces leading the Big Red as Nebraska volleyball aims to return to the national championship match. Coach John Cook said there was no need for a team vote on captains.
Raccoon who got stuck three stories up on public building rescued by Omaha firefighters
Many thanks to the Omaha Fire Department Station 34 for helping to rescue a young raccoon from a very precarious situation on Sunday at the Inner Rail Food Hall in Aksarben Village. The frightened animal somehow made his way up three stories on the side of the building where he refused to move.
Things Get Awkward When Nebraska VB Star Dodges Question About Relationship With Team After DUI, Shoplifting
Nebraska volleyballer Harper Murray ran into some off-the-court issues in the offseason, landing citations for both shoplifting and a DUI. The sophomore took to the podium for her first press conference since those legal incidents, and things got awkward very quickly. Murray was asked by one reporter about her standing with teammates ahead of the […] The post Things Get Awkward When Nebraska VB Star Dodges Question About Relationship With Team After DUI, Shoplifting appeared first on BroBible.
Family of shooting victim in Omaha remember him as 'hardworking, kind, and patient dad' in GoFundMe post
OMAHA, Neb. — The family of a 64-year-old man shot and killed in Omaha said he was a "devoted father" who "loved his kids beyond measure" in aGoFundMe post. Mursal Jama was killed during an alleged carjacking at an apartment complex near 94th Plaza and Cady Court on Aug. 13, according to Omaha police.
Iowa Weather Update: Warm, Humid Conditions to Escalate Through Weekend
Des Moines, IA – Iowa will see a shift from mild weather to intense heat and humidity over the coming days. Today through Friday, temperatures will remain comfortable, with highs in the mid-70s to lower 80s. However, by Saturday, the heat will ramp up, with temperatures climbing into the 80s and reaching the lower 90s by Sunday.
Iowa Teen Caught Going Over 120 mph On a Suspended License
An Iowa teenager landed in the hottest of waters after being caught going well over 100 mph near Ottumwa. The kicker? He was driving on a suspended license. The Iowa State Patrol are hoping this serves as a reminder for parents to talk to their children who are just starting to drive or are actively learning the Rules of the Road about the dangers of excessive speed.
Yoder Adds All-District Distinction
More awards are on the way for Hillcrest Academy softball standout Malia Yoder. The Raven junior was named to the Class 1A All-Southeast District team by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association. Yoder hit .571, eighth in Class 1A, with a .637OBP, sixth in 1A in Iowa, and .818 slug, third...
Iowa Auditor Urged to Investigate $10.7M in Unpaid Nursing Home Fees
(Des Moines) Advocates are calling for an investigation into the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services’ failure to collect over ten-point-seven-million dollars in Quality Assurance Assessment fees from nursing homes. The fees, designed to boost Medicaid reimbursements for increased caregiver pay, remain unpaid by 49 facilities, including one West Des Moines company owing three-point-six million. Despite reporting these issues, the Iowa Auditor’s Office lack enforcement power, prompting calls for a deeper audit into the handling of these fees and compliance with wage increase requirements.
Iconic Iowa Store Keeps Getting Confused for An Olympian
It's a time-honored tradition that Americans cheer on Olympians representing Team USA. We get to see the greatest athletes on the planet competing against each other for fame and glory. However, one Olympic event and one specific Olympian from Australia was the subject of a slew of online attention recently.
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