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Suspected Tecumseh carjacker arrested in Oklahoma
TECUMSEH – Johnson County authorities report the arrest of a suspect in a Tecumseh carjacking on July 1. A press release from Johnson County Attorney Benjamin Beethe says Del City, Oklahoma, police arrested Danger Cabellero later in the day. The Johnson County Sheriff's Office office responded to the U-Stop...
Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot
LINCOLN — Nebraska appears poised to follow six states since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade to vote on the future of abortion rights in its state constitution. It also could be the first state since to give its voters competing abortion proposals on the same ballot: one amendment cementing abortion rights and […] The post Competing Nebraska abortion petitions turn in signatures seeking fall ballot appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska Game and Parks urging caution on bodies of water ahead of holiday weekend
Officials with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission want you to use caution if you're headed to a state park this Fourth of July, especially since the rivers are still high across the Omaha metro. The focus is on rivers like the Missouri, Elkhorn or even the Platte, as well...
EPIC consumption tax Nebraska petition falls short, will have to find another way
LINCOLN — The longshot petition to let voters replace property, income and corporate taxes with a consumption tax fell short of a bulk signature-gathering hurdle that often stops ballot initiatives that lack paid circulators. That higher hurdle is securing signatures from 10% of the state’s registered voters to amend the state constitution, or about 123,000 […] The post EPIC consumption tax Nebraska petition falls short, will have to find another way appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Ten Teams Compete in Initial APS Pickle Play Cabaret
Saturday, May 18, the Auburn Public Schools (APS) Musical Department held its first Pickle Play Cabaret at the courts and bandshell at Legion Memorial Park. There were 10 mixed double teams that played in a round robin pool play tournament. Each team played every team, many of which were hard fought games on what was a warm morning. The top three teams, based on the number of wins, were awarded medals and prizes from local businesses. Top three teams were: first, John and Michelle Martin who received gift cards from El Portal; second, Mary Wolfe and Russ Wenzl who received gift certificate for kayak rentals from Kayakjak; and third, Kristin Kudrna and Beth Hannaford who received hats and a gift certificate from Scarlet & Green. The pickleball players are active in the group that plays locally. They are hoping for increased participation in the league.
Jayden Adams Delegate To 2024 NAYI
Nemaha County 4-H’er Jayden Adams is among 251 youth selected to attend the 53rd Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). It will be Monday through Friday, July 8 through 12 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus. All have completed their junior or senior year in high school. Nebraska...
Corps: federal levee system performing well against Missouri River flooding
(Omaha) -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials say much of the federal levee system along the Missouri River has withstood the flooding over the past week. That was the message from the corps emergency management officials from the Omaha and Kansas City districts during a daily conference call Tuesday afternoon. Floodwaters that have worked down the Missouri River after torrential rains brought devastating flooding in northwest Iowa have also been the first test for the levee system that was repaired and upgraded following the 2019 Missouri River flooding throughout much of southwest Iowa, southeast Nebraska, and northwest Missouri. Spencer Giles is the emergency management chief with the corps' Omaha district. While they have been monitoring impacts from heavy rains this week, Giles says current river forecasts do not pose any risks to the federal levee system.
Drivers warned of automatic fines up to $1,000 with new cameras in effect from July 1 – state can even take tax refund
SPEEDERS have been warned about new cameras equipped to issue automatic fines in key areas – it could cost some $1,000. If drivers don’t officially respond within 30 days, the city can come after benefit payments and tax returns. Six Iowa cities – Davenport, Cedar Rapids, LeClaire, Muscatine, and Des Moines – recently passed a […]
'The place was filled with cops': Witness sees bank robbery victim in zip ties, describes scene
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha police are still looking for the suspects they say robbed a bank near 90th and Maple streets. One man saw an employee with zip ties around his arms, minutes before officers arrived. "It's a shock to me because there's a security guard there all the...
Lincoln firework tent closes after group of teenagers steal fireworks, assault worker
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Extreme Crazy Cracker closed its firework tent Thursday after a group of teenagers came into the stand, stole fireworks and assaulted a worker Wednesday night. The owner, Douglas, said a group of 10-12 teenage boys came to the tent outside of SouthPointe Christian Church around...
United States Air Force Heartland of America rock band performs at Fourth of July celebration in Omaha's Riverfront
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha's Riverfront was packed as thousands enjoyed free face painting for kids, root beer floats, and Fourth of July-themed bandanas for dogs. There will be live music at the Heartland of America Park near the skate ribbon at 6:30 p.m. The band that is slated to...
Body recovered from Platte River confirmed to be teen who went missing near Fremont
FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - The body of a missing teenager has been recovered from the Platte River. The mother of 17-year-old Jackson Potter confirmed to 6 News Thursday night his body was found near Sokol Camp, south of Valley in Douglas County. Authorities had been searching for Potter after he was swept away by the raging waters of the Platte south of Fremont Sunday night.
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