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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...
Grand Island Fire Department Receives $85,000 grant to replace 22-year old exercise equipment
GRAND ISLAND, Neb.-- A fire department in central Nebraska is getting funds to update its exercise equipment. According to a news release, the Grand Island Fire Department is receiving $85,131.81 in federal funding thanks to FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. Officials say the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...
Nebraska Cornhuskers fighting to finish with Big Ten rivals for top center
While the Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team is excited to see one of its newest big man additions shining in International play, Fred Hoiberg isn’t resting on his laurels. In fact, he’s working extra hard to bring some more talent with size to Lincoln in future seasons. Those efforts...
Otoe County Fair competitors check in entries
Otoe County Fair exhibitors were busy on Wednesday morning, July 24, on the fairgrounds in Syracuse as they checked in various entries for this year’s event. Among the throng of fair competitors was Duane Hansen, the man famous for growing a pumpkin big enough and tough enough to endure a 38-mile journey on the Missouri River back in 2022.
Nebraska Football: Carter Nelson position change makes sense
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule offered an update on the status of Carter Nelson on Wednesday. The other tight and will begin his career at wide receiver, according to multiple media reports. This is certainly an interesting move, given that Nebraska is depth-heavy at the position. Even still, there...
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