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OPS teacher pension fund faces questions before state takes over management
LINCOLN — Omaha Public Schools, the largest school district in Nebraska, is less than 50 days from handing over management of its pension fund to the state. But a new state audit widened the scope of problems Nebraska could inherit from the Omaha School Employees Retirement System, leaders of the state retirement system were told […] The post OPS teacher pension fund faces questions before state takes over management appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Public given a glance at Broken Bow school construction progress
BROKEN BOW – A group of about 30 gathered in the east commons area of the Broken Bow High School building for a tour Tuesday evening. Wednesday tours were cancelled due to Tuesday evening’s storms. Broken Bow Superintendent Darren Tobey and Hausmann Construction Project Superintendents Casey Heller and...
Callaway hospital invites public to health fair
In the interest of promoting health, wellbeing, and resources available in the area to support their patients, the Callaway District Hospital is hosting a health fair tomorrow (July 18). The public is invited to the Callaway Community Center from 9 AM to 1 PM. Attendees will be invited to register...
The Poorest Town in Nebraska has been Revealed
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, thriving economy, and strong agricultural industry, is not immune to the challenges of poverty. A recent study by 24/7 Wall St. has revealed that Falls City, a town with a population of 4,130, is the poorest in the entire state. This sobering revelation sheds light on the economic disparities that exist within the Cornhusker State and the urgent need for action to address the root causes of poverty.
Broken Bow Board of Education Meeting Held July 15th
The Broken Bow Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the North Park School. School Board President Tom Osmond called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Tim Chancellor and Amy Staples were absent but excused. The Board approved the verification of publication and...
WATCH: Man sneaks behind counter at Lincoln gas station to steal Swisher Sweets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who stole Swisher Sweets from a north Lincoln gas station earlier this year. On March 12, security video captured a man sneaking behind the counter at Casey’s near 33rd and Holdrege streets while the cashier was in the restroom.
Free defensive driving course offered for teens in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A free defensive driving course for teenagers is available in Lincoln this weekend. It’s called the B.R.A.K.E.S. program, which stands for Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe. Brendon Short, a senior instructor, said the program has been used to train more than 140,000 teens and...
Special mail-in ballot election for residents of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Registered voters in Grand Island will be receiving special election ballots in their mailbox soon. The City of Grand Island is holding a special election where voters are required to submit their responses by a mail-in ballot. Hall County residents should expect to receive their ballot on July 22, according to Hall County Elections Commissioner Tracy Overstreet.
Lincoln Police warn of fake social media post involving missing boy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police wants the public to be aware of a fake social media post involving a missing boy circulating online. Police said they have received multiple reports on Tuesday about a photo posted in a buy/sell/trade Facebook group claiming a young boy is missing in Lincoln.
Affidavit: Men arrested after selling half a pound of meth to Lincoln investigators
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Authorities arrested two men as part of a coordinated drug sting outside a Lincoln grocery store on Monday. Nathaniel Stephenson and Alfredo Dominguez III, both 27 years old, were arrested in a parking lot near the West A Street and South Coddington Avenue. They now face drug distribution and weapons charges.
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...
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: Tuesday Game with Lincoln at Kansas City Postponed
KANSAS CITY, KS–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 16)–Due to the inclement weather in the Kansas City area, Tuesday’s scheduled game versus the Kansas City Monarchs has been postponed. It will be made up as part of a double header tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17th with the first game starting at...
Man sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing stepfather in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man convicted in the killing of his stepfather will spend the rest of his life in prison. Lancaster County Judge Darla Ideus sentenced 41-year-old Joseph Kruger to life in prison for killing 59-year-old Mark Kruger. He was also sentenced to four to eight years on...
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