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'The record keeping is just horrible': Nebraska auditor's report targets NDOT for spending
A new report questions overtime, record-keeping and gas purchases at the Nebraska Department of Transportation. State Auditor Mike Foley released a 111-page audit Tuesday, pointing out deficiencies in the department's record-keeping, oversight and concerns of potential waste of taxpayer's money. "For those working to reign in the cost of State...
Thousands of dollars worth of jewelry stolen from Sam’s Club in Grand Island, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police are working to identify the suspects in a shoplifting case at Sam’s Club. Officers were called to the store just after 7 p.m. Monday after police said five rings valued at $7,265 were stolen. Capt. Dean Elliott said a woman distracted...
Nebraska Considers Mobile Sports Betting For Property Tax Relief
Nebraska is considering a proposal, which would provide an additional $30 million a year for property tax relief if residents are allowed to engage in sports betting via phones or mobile devices. Gamblers and gaming officials are urging the governor and lawmakers to consider this option when they reconvene for a special session on July 25.
17-year-old male cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after fleeing traffic stop in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — A 17-year-old juvenile male was cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after they fled through Grand Island at a high rate of speed to avoid a traffic stop during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, an officer was...
Exciting news for classic rock fans
GRAND ISLAND — The classic rock band, Quiet Riot, is set to electrify Grand Island, Nebraska, with a live performance at the Platt Duetsche on October 19th, 2024. Doors will open at 6:00 PM for a big evening of live music, with opening supporting acts Exit 312 and Whiskey Bent.
Lincoln City Council Approves of New Garner Industries Manufacturing Location
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 15)–Garner Industries will be moving their manufacturing operations into a new 40,000 square-foot facility off of 35th and Superior in north Lincoln, after their location at 98th and Highway 6 was destroyed by a tornado on April 26, which left four employees with minor injuries. The...
Nebraska Extension prepares kids, teens for babysitting jobs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Over the summer months, many kids are looking for ways to fill their time, and add a little money to their pockets. One popular way to do that is babysitting. After a clinic on Monday, more than two dozen kids in Lincoln and Lancaster County are now better prepared to do the job.
New Lincoln job search tool to connect employers and job seekers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and CareerPathway.com announced a partnership with the city, local businesses and organizations on Monday, hoping to find success for employers and job seekers through a career readiness resource. CareerPathway.com functions as a social media platform for employers to fill job...
Boutique offers hope at Omaha’s CHI Health Lakeside
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Employees at CHI Health Lakeside are working to build a better Omaha by helping patients in need. They’ve created a “Boutique of Hope” that provides essentials including clothes, diapers, shoes free of charge. Item by item Emma Rayne goes through the clothes, finding...
Husker fandom in the family, Worster wants to show all-around game in Nebraska uniform
Rollie Worster is not going to have any problem getting his family into Husker gear. It seems many of their closets were already equipped with the goods. As Worster explained his decision to come to Nebraska, he smiled as mentions of his family's Husker fandom came into the conversation. "I...
Nebraska phenom QB Dylan Raiola earns top freshman billing in College Football 25 ratings
College Football 25 will be on the televisions of gamers soon enough as the game drops this week after a decade-plus wait. One freshman who drew a ton of intrigue as to where he'd be rated is Nebraska's Dylan Raiola. The 5-star passer's rating was revealed ahead of the early release. Ohio ...
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...
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