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Members of a Houston-Based Organization Responsible for Breaking Into Pharmacies in Rural Iowa and Nebraska Indicted
OMAHA, Neb – Five members of a Houston-based organization known for targeting rural pharmacies in Western Iowa and Western Nebraska face federal charges after breaking in and stealing pharmaceuticals in May and June of 2022 and 2023. These five people are part of a larger conspiracy being prosecuted out of the Eastern District of Arkansas in which 42 individuals hailing from Houston’s Fifth Ward are charged with breaking into more than 200 pharmacies across 31 states and stealing an estimated $12 million worth of controlled substances.
Small Tractors, Big Power
Nebraskans are used to tractor pulls. Boasting gigantic souped-up John Deeres and Minneapolis Molines, these monsters belch a volcanic spray of diesel smoke into the atmosphere while chugging down a track. But how about a garden tractor pull? Are you imaging a calm and quiet lawn mower, purring along a grass-strewn path toward a finish line? Neither of these descriptions begins to capture a garden tractor pull.
Summer Travel Season Closes with Busy Labor Day Weekend
AUGUST 30, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska State Troopers will be ready for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor Day weekend,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “As we close out the summer travel season, let’s work together to make this a safe weekend on the roads so that everyone reaches their destinations safely.”
Gov. Pillen targets ‘fake meat’ in new executive order, seeks total ban on sales in 2025
Gov. Jim Pillen, center, hosts a news conference at Oak Barn Beef in West Point announcing new regulations and future legislation to crackdown on "fake" or "lab-grown" meat in Nebraska on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Behind him are, from left: Hannah Klitz, co-owner and co-operator of the family led Oak Barn Beef; Jeanne Reigle of Madison, a livestock producer and 2024 legislative candidate; and Director Sherry Vinton of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)
NSRA Contract Personnel
The Nebraska State Rodeo Association recently announced their 2024 Top Personnel. The individuals and rodeos honored were voted on by members of the NSRA and are as follows:. Roughstock Contractor: Phillips Rodeo Co. – Tom Phillips. Timed Event Contractor: Graff Land & Cattle – Terry Graff. Large Purse...
'Very strategic, very intentional': Why UNO says most of its graduates are staying in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. — Most students who graduate from the University of Nebraska-Omaha stay to work in the Cornhusker State, especially those who leave school with a bachelor's degree. Outside of UNMC, UNO has the highest percentage of graduates who continue to work and live in Nebraska. That's according to...
6 things you need to know on Thursday Aug. 29 Daybreak
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - 6 News Daybreak has the headlines you need to know to get your Thursday started. Senior Chief Meteorologist Rusty Lord reports that a cold front will spark storms Thursday afternoon and evening. He says that this is due to warm and humid air building in all...
New members join Alumni Association Council
The Nebraska Alumni Association announced the latest selection of 19 talented and accomplished individuals to the Council of Alumni Ambassadors. The Council of Alumni Ambassadors represents all nine colleges and a wide range of class years, geographic communities and professions. Members serve three-year terms, meeting semi-annually on campus to be briefed on issues facing the university, to experience firsthand the programs of campus and the Alumni Association and to lend their input from an alumni perspective.
Alligators steal show at Nebraska State Fair’s Animal Encounter
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Alligators were the star of the show at the Wildlife Encounters Animal Encounter tent at the Nebraska State Fair. The exhibit showed multiple full grown alligators for kids to see and learn about and hatchlings that could be pet and held. “I think they are...
Gov. Pillen Seeks Applicants for Underground Excavation Safety Committee
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is accepting applications to fill positions on the Underground Excavation Safety Committee. Created through the passage of LB683 (2023), the committee is charged with reviewing complaints filed with the state fire marshal when there is an alleged violation of the Nebraska One-Call Notification System. State law requires that anyone involved in excavating or digging must call 8-1-1 to have all underground utilities identified in advance of that work.
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