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Omaha man sentenced for firearm possession while under the influence
Omaha, Neb. — An Omaha man has been sentenced to over a year in prison for being an unlawful user of a controlled substance in possession of a firearm. Jason E. Shadden, age 42, will be required to complete a 2-year term of supervised release after prison, according to United States Attorney Susan Lehr.
Pitfall: Slow Start Dooms Chasers In Game 2
Some days you can climb out of a hole and get away with it, other days you can start climbing out of a hole before the other guys start re-digging your grave. Rodolfo Duran and CJ Alexander both doubled and drove in runs, but the Omaha Storm Chasers couldn’t complete the rally in a 6-2 loss to the St. Paul Saints at CHS Field this afternoon.
Greater Omaha Chamber: Honoring Omaha’s World-Class Businesses
For over 130 years, the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce has been a cornerstone in the development and prosperity of our region. We’ve worked hard to play an instrumental role in fostering a thriving business environment, encouraging entrepreneurship, and facilitating economic growth. Through collaborative efforts with our members and local partners, the Chamber has focused on turning Omaha into a vibrant hub of innovation and enterprise.
Local business celebrates National Ice Cream Day with sweet breakfast treat
OMAHA, Neb. — How does a scoop of blueberry muffin ice cream sound with your morning cup of joe?. That's what you're going to get when eCreamery Ice Cream & Gelato opens early on Saturday, July 26. The ice cream shop, in historic Dundee, celebrating National Ice Cream Month and 17 years of scooping up sweetness in Omaha and online.
Woman hit, killed by train in Columbus Monday, OSHA launching investigation into incident
COLUMBUS, Neb. — The Platte County Sheriff's Office said one woman is dead after she was hit by a train. It happened Monday night in Columbus. Witnesses said she was hit while getting off the tracks. Deputies said right now it is deemed accidental. A team of investigators from...
Nebraska’s newest ‘Good Life’ district, in Bellevue, will center on indoor waterpark
BELLEVUE — Nebraska has its fourth “Good Life” district, as state economic development officials have approved the formation of a 575-acre district in Bellevue. The newest district, near the intersection of Highways 75 and 34 in Bellevue, joins others that have been designated in Gretna, Omaha and Grand Island.
Yellowstone geyser explosion sends visitors running
ABC News The geothermal explosion damaged the boardwalk, but did not cause any injuries, officials said. The Biscuit Basin has been temporarily closed while geologists investigate the event. Hydrothermal explosions are somewhat common in the area, occurring when underground water suddenly turns to steam. Similar eruptions occurred at Biscuit Basin...
About the UNMC VETSmile Dental Clinic
The VETSmile Dental Clinic at the UNMC College of Dentistry addresses the urgent need for accessible dental services within the veteran community. In collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ VETSmile program, the College offers affordable or complimentary dental services to eligible veterans. Veterans receive quality dental care from...
Hundreds of fish killed in Lincoln lake; neighbors call for action
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln lake full of dead fish is causing a stir in the community. Hundreds of fish died at Spring Lake near South Coddington Avenue and West A Street. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said someone who lives at the lake reported that the...
Nebraska football walk-on program fade into oblivion officially begins
If it hasn’t sunk in just yet, one of the most beloved aspects of the Nebraska football program is about to be a thing of the past. That is barring some sort of last minute change to how the schools around the NCAA are expected to settle a lawsuit that has to do with athlete compensation.
Just Love Coffee Adding Drive Thru
Just Love Coffee at 3rd and Main in downtown Chadron will soon have another ordering option for customers. A drive thru. After bringing the southern coffee and waffle shop to Chadron in 2019, owner Drew Petersen is taking the next step by adding a drive thru on the south side of the building. Petersen said that he had patrons suggest that they would like the option of a drive thru and felt that he needed to make that easier option available.
Bayard man sentenced for falsification of union financial reports
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Donald Fox, 55, of Bayard, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 24, 2024 in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for four counts of falsification of annual financial reports filed by a labor union. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Fox to four years of probation. Fox will also have to serve five weekends in jail. Fox has also been ordered to pay $14,874.05 in restitution to the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 1836. Prior to sentencing, Fox paid $9,746.07 in restitution back to the union.
First human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in local area
Grand Island, Neb. — The Central District Health Department has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in the area. They said symptoms of WNV begin 3 to 15 days after the bite and you may experience muscle weakness, stiff neck, disorientation, fever, headache, or convulsions. They...
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