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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.
Phillips woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her Minden employer
MINDEN, Neb. — A Phillips woman is in trouble after being accused of stealing money from her employer to buy cars. Kearney County Court records say Abigail Cronin, 28, is charged with two counts of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft. According to an arrest affidavit, the...
City Council approves Garner Industries’ move to new Lincoln location
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Garner Industries will soon move to a new location in northeast Lincoln following the City Council’s approval during their meeting on Monday. Lincoln City Council members gathered to discuss a variety of topics — including whether to approve Garner Industries’ movement to another part of the city.
Man arrested for robbery, obstruction
On Thursday morning at around 10, Norfolk Police responded to the 1300 block of Impala Drive for a report of an assault. According to Capt. Mike Bauer, the alleged male victim said he saw a man looking into his neighbor’s car and confronted him. He said the suspect responded by putting his fists up and into a boxer's stance.
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...
Deputies find meth, revolver while serving search warrant at Beatrice home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three people were arrested Friday after a drug bust at a home in Beatrice, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 12:15 p.m., deputies — along with the Beatrice Police Department — served a search warrant at a home near 16th and Market streets.
Cooling temperatures on Tuesday along with some rain
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Tri-Cities saw a hint of rain this morning as the remnants of some thunderstorms passed through. These storms were not severe, and typically didn’t even contain much lightning or thunder. That won’t be true for later today, though. We’ll see chances for thunderstorms (some of which could be severe) again on Tuesday night, Wednesday Morning, as well as Wednesday night.
Severe weather rips through Custer County, causes power outages
Broken Bow, Neb. (KNOP) - Severe weather ripped through Custer County Tuesday evening knocking down power lines and leaving residents without electricity. A storm spotter observed a tornado a few miles west of the city, causing the National Weather Service to issue a tornado warning around 6:55 p.m. By 7:30 p.m., powerful winds tore through the roof of a dance studio on 5th Avenue in Broken Bow.
'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...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
A welcome break from the heat and humidity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Cloud cover will decrease overnight and lead to a pleasant start to Wednesday with lows falling into the mid to upper 50s. Air conditioners will enjoy the break! Temperatures will stay cooler through the end of the week. In fact, Wednesday and Thursday will have highs in the mid to upper 70s across most of the region! Friday will be a little warmer with highs returning to the 80s, but the humidity should stay fairly low.
Pillen’s Promises: Economic Boom and Little Harm for Neighbors. They Haven’t Always Panned Out.
This story was originally published by Investigate Midwest. Dorian Kaspar was outside, cutting trees with her husband at her farmhouse near St. Edward, Nebraska, a few years back around Easter, when a gust of wind blew through the wide-open cornfields and carried in what seemed like rain. It descended on...
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