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Mishandled bodies, mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations
The headlines were the stuff of nightmares. One Colorado funeral home owner let the body of a woman decompose for two years in a hearse parked outside a house he rented, while hoarding the cremated remains of dozens of others inside. Last year, authorities discovered nearly 200 improperly stored bodies at another Colorado funeral home […]
Coloradans Told to Look Out for ‘Lost Pet’ Scam
Criminals in Colorado will seemingly go after anyone if it means a "quick buck." Here comes a scam being pulled on folks who have a lost dog or other pet. All these people are trying to do is reach out to their local community to see if anyone has seen their pet; criminals are taking that innocent search and using it against those people.
Goodbye Movie Rentals. All Redbox Locations In Colorado Shutting Down
From helping put Colorado Blockbuster Video stores out of business, to going out of business themselves. Goodbye Redbox, it was fun while it lasted. Colorado Redbox Movies & Video Game Rental Machines Going Away. Seems like now that long ago, a Friday or Saturday night could regularly consist of ordering...
Dr. Jeffery Gold wants to 'keep Nebraska competitive and growing' as he tours state as President of NU
OMAHA, Neb. — The new President of the University of Nebraska is kicking off a five-day blitz across the state. Dr. Jeffrey Gold took over as president on July 1. His statewide tour will start on Monday in Nebraska City, and will end in Scottsbluff. Gold said the conversations...
3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award 2 from UNL
Two with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center were among those awarded at the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society awards night on Wednesday, June 12, in Scottsbluff. Bijesh Maharjan and Extension Educator Gary Stone received the Commendation Award which recognizes SWCS members for service to...
Legislative maneuvering could complicate the path for Gov. Pillen’s tax proposal
LINCOLN — Some lawmakers sent a warning to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday by voting to send the core of his property tax relief proposal to a more unfavorable committee than anticipated. The Revenue Committee is usually the destination for bills dealing with taxation and property taxes. All introduced bills and policy resolutions must […]
Cozad Community Schools host summer program to gets students ready for school
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the summer season winding down, some Cozad students are getting a head start in the classroom before the school year officially begins. The Cozad Community Schools Summer Program helps students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to freshen up their skills. According to Program Director...
'Trucking Simulator' to be at Cheyenne County Fair Friday and Saturday
SIDNEY -- Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Floyd's Truck Care, and Adams Industries have partnered with the Nebraska Trucking Association to bring a truck simulator to the Cheyenne County Fair. This hands-on experience allows both kids and adults to explore what it’s like to drive a truck and learn about...
Omaha City Council agenda notes for July 30
No. 8: A public hearing and vote for a liquor license for Cham Pang Lanes and Ghost Donkey at 910-920 Harney Street, a new bowling alley and tequila bar. No. 13: A public hearing and vote on re-zoning to allow for a convenience store at 7059 Dodge Street. This is concerning the Mega Saver going in to that address.
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