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America’s #1 Most Dangerous Small Town is in Nebraska
Nebraska, often associated with its vast cornfields, friendly Midwestern charm, and a generally low crime rate, has a dark secret lurking within its borders. According to recent data, one small town in the Cornhusker State has earned the dubious distinction of being the most dangerous small town in all of America. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details of this alarming revelation and explore the factors that have contributed to this town’s staggering crime rates.
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will visit Nebraska again this week
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Second gentleman Doug Emhoff is coming back to Omaha on Wednesday. His visit kicks off an expected parade of surrogates from the presidential campaigns seeking a stray swing vote in the Electoral College from Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District. Emhoff, a lawyer married to Vice...
Ukrainian National Gets Federal Prison in $75M Malware Scheme
(TNS) — A Ukrainian national who was on the FBI's most wanted list for nearly a decade was sentenced to federal prison time Thursday in a Lincoln courtroom for a malware scheme that caused tens of millions of dollars in losses. The U.S. Department of Justice described Vyacheslav Igorevich...
Nebraska 43rd Army Band Performs at Green Space
The 43rd Army Band of the Nebraska National Guard showcased their Music Performance Teams at the Green Space on Monday, July 8. SFC Mandi Crick, a Team Leader for the band, contacted Cozad Community Leaders member Mandy Swanson last winter to find out if they would be interested in sponsoring the band as part of their Music Mondays summer series. Music Mondays are scheduled during August, but Swanson and the CCL agreed to be part of the Band’s Annual Tour. SFC Crick is the niece of Doug and Rachel Crick of Cozad.
July Investor’s Corner – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
For more than 85 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has provided peace of mind by focusing on the health needs of Nebraskans. As part of a nationwide association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield represents the nation’s largest and most experienced health care benefit companies. BCBSNE’s...
Gov. Pillen’s property tax plan would add new taxes on 120+ goods and services, draft indicates
The draft text of Gov. Jim Pillen’s plan to reduce Nebraska property taxes calls for new taxes on certain goods or services and phasing out most local K-12 property taxes over three years, the Nebraska Examiner reports.
Nebraska Public Media’s general manager shares thoughts on public media as he prepares to retire
Nebraska Public Media is searching the country for a new General Manager/CEO. Mark Leonard announced in December he is retiring after more than 10 years here. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Mr. Leonard to talk about his career and the status of public media. Dale Johnson:...
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