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Spencer Man to Spend Time in Federal Prison on Drug Charge
A Spencer man has been sentenced to over three years in prison on a federal drug charge. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa, 42-year-old Leon Banks was sentenced yesterday (Fri). Banks previously pleaded guilty in February to Possession With Intent to Distribute a Mixture or Substance With Cocaine within one thousand feet of a protected location.
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
Sunday Forecast: Scattered severe storms possible
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The last three days have hovered in the low to mid 90s and it comes as no surprise that those temperatures have continued into this weekend. However, rain chances are steadily increasing with showers and storms expected to stay out west Saturday evening before transitioning to the east on Sunday.
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 […]
Norfolk man accused of robbing man, threatening to fight officers
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - A man is in the Madison County Jail after a robbery outside a Norfolk apartment last week. The Norfolk Police Division arrested 32-year-old Theodore Thornton Jr. on July 16. He’s charged with robbery and terroristic threats. According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to...
Norfolk man arrested on multiple charges following disturbance
STANTON - An afternoon disturbance call lead to the arrest of a Norfolk man on a slew of charges Friday. The Stanton County Sheriff's Office responded to the call in Woodland Park just after 4:30 p.m. While on route, dispatchers informed them that the male suspect had gained entry into a home by breaking a door and was armed with a gun.
Wayne High grad selected to Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Mason Ley of Wayne, a recent graduate of Wayne High School, is among 38 high-achieving first-year students selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy’s 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities. Ley...
Big Ten rival uses gimmick trying to keep Nebraska Cornhuskers fans away
One of the craziest things about being a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan is that, on occasion, it feels like opposing schools fear you more than the actual team. Historically, Nebraska football fans have drawn quite a bit of ire, mainly because of how well they travel. Colorado has shown this off...
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...
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