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Exec at Trump Media Jumped the Line for U.S. Visa After Company Lobbied GOP Lawmaker
A former aide to Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, said she intervened on the company’s behalf even though she thought it was inappropriate. “It was specifically the congressman that suggested I needed to deal with it.”
Nebraska’s severe weather creates backlog of insurance claims
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - When mother nature knocks at your door, improper coverage could leave you fronting her bill. With recent storms, a backlog of claims could keep you waiting for answers. “There are people being pulled from Florida, all over the east coast, Texas, they are being brought up...
Medical marijuana, repeal of private K-12 scholarships exceed threshold for Nebraska ballot
LINCOLN — Nebraska voters appear likely to vote on whether to legalize and regulate medical marijuana, as well as decide the fate of a new “school choice” law in November’s election, barring last-minute legal challenges. Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced the unofficial results Friday afternoon, while the certification process continues into next month. However, Evnen […]
Burglary ring accused of targeting rural Iowa, Nebraska pharmacies
Five members of an alleged burglary ring are facing federal charges for break-ins that targeted rural pharmacies in western Iowa and western Nebraska in 2022 and 2023, authorities announced Thursday.The Omaha, Nebraska, field division of the Drug Enforcement Administration alleged that the five are part of a larger conspiracy that's being prosecuted by federal authorities in Arkansas. The agency said 42 people from Houston, Texas, are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.The stolen drugs — including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, Adderall and Xanax — were taken...
Livestock raised in school to be shown at Neb. State Fair
YORK, Neb. — You may think York FFA students were educated in a barn, but it's the livestock that have made their way into the school. Rachelle Staehr and Jason Hirschfeld, York FFA advisors, sows farrowing on the grounds is just part of the educational experience. Staehr is the...
Growing for Market Statewide Program to be held in Scottsbluff
Nebraska Extension educators and fellow growers across four different locations in Nebraska will offer a program entitled “Growing for Market Statewide” in September and October. Anyone interested in growing produce and selling at farmer’s markets, direct consumer sales, or with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups is invited to attend.
Youth Tour: Nebraska Students Embark on a Leadership Journey in Washington, D.C.
In June, public power districts and electric cooperatives across the U.S. sent groups of high school students to Washington, D.C., for the 2024 National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Nebraska sent 17 students and two chaperones, representing Nebraska public power districts and electric cooperatives. While in D.C., Nebraska’s Youth Tour...
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in September
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffalo, Kearney and surrounding counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss. Tabitha offers online...
Congressional delegation airs problems and prospects
Nebraska’s U.S. senators and congressmen touched on a variety of problems and prospects Thursday in their annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored presentation at the SAC museum near Ashland. Speaking to an audience of hundreds in a hanger flanked by historic warplanes, members of the congressional delegation answered questions and highlighted...
New Plea in Search for Missing Lincoln Woman
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 30)–It’s been two months since anyone has seen or heard from 30-year-old Jerica Hamre. The Lincoln woman was last seen and heard from on June 25 at her home near 35th and Huntington and Lincoln Police believe she disappeared under suspicious circumstances. LPD put out the plea on social media Thursday night to ask for additional help in finding Hamre.
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