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Woman faces attempted murder charge after assaulting sister, police say
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island woman is facing an attempted murder charge following a knife assault from earlier this month. Julissa Trevino, 23, is charged with felony attempted first-degree murder, two counts of felony use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, felony first-degree assault as well as three counts of misdemeanor child abuse.
Broken Bow child care provider achieves top Step Up to Quality level, receives $25,000 grant
BROKEN BOW – A Broken Bow child care provider recently achieved the top step of the Nebraska Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program. Love to Learn Playschool was also named the recipient of a $25,000 Restoration Enhancement Program (REP) grant through the Department of Health and Human Services. The...
Camden Grass Fire scorches 167 acres northeast of Scottsbluff
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fire crews have fully contained a grass fire in the Panhandle that the state fire marshal said was re-ignited from a burn pile earlier in the week. The fire started northeast of Scottsbluff around 12:30 p.m. Thursday near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area.
Annie Tighe says, “Just get on in here!”
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 JULY 25, THURSDAY) – In downtown Blair, a small shop is making a big impact on the local retail scene. Tighe It With A Bow, owned by Annie Tighe, has been a fixture on Washington Street since 2013, offering a unique alternative to mass-produced goods. The...
B7 Senior Legion Baseball Districts Open Friday in Gering
1:00 - Elimination Game - Losing Teams From 4/7 PM Games Friday. 4:00 - Quarterfinals - Winning Teams From 1/4 PM Games Friday. 7:00 - Quarterfinals - Gering/Sidney Winner vs Alliance/Chadron Loser. Check back for score updates and bracket advancements as the tournament moves along.
Panhandle man arrested after shots fired
On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell NE. The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking at her back door, that he had a handgun, that he might be on drugs, and she thought he was trying to get into the house. She then reported hearing multiple shots fired, although none were fired into the house. A Scotts Bluff County Deputy was first to arrive on scene. He located the male nearby and took him into custody without incident. The male had a handgun in his possession but did not threaten the Deputy with it.
Fire near Rushville burns 70 acres, now contained
RUSHVILLE, Neb. - A fire north of Rushville burned around 70 acres, according to Gordon Fire Chief Rich Haller. Haller said the fire started around one mile south of Hands of Faith, right next to a timber area. The Rushville Fire Department called in Gordon for mutual aid, which helped...
Weekend Recruiting Primer: Five-stars hit the road for summer signature recruiting extravaganzas
It is a five-star recruiting weekend on the trail as top high school football prospects hit the road to see top schools. For many of them it will be their last time on college campuses before making their decision on where they’ll attend school. On3 looks at the biggest visits taking place. Two stops for […] The post Weekend Recruiting Primer: Five-stars hit the road for summer signature recruiting extravaganzas appeared first on On3.
Griesel returns home to host youth basketball camp in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - Sam Griesel is about to travel to Germany for his second season of professional basketball. Before he leaves, he spent time with young hoopers across the capital city. Griesel hosted a youth camp at Speedway Sports Complex on Thursday. More than 50 players registered, ranging from...
Grand Island duo named Nebraska Junior Golf 16+ Players of the Year
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska Junior Golf revealed its Players of the Year for each division on Thursday now that the summer season is nearing its end. In the Boys 16+ group, Grand Island Senior High alum Prestin Vilai earned the honor for the second year in a row. This summer, he repeated as champion at the Central Nebraska Junior amateur, among other accolades.
Nebraska senior defensive lineman Ty Robinson breaks down Huskers' 'Death Row'
LINCOLN, Neb. — Matt Rhule was preaching controlling the line of scrimmage at this year's Big Ten Media Days. The Blackshirts did that and more last season, ranking 11th in the country in total defense. Ty Robinson explained to KETV Sports' Andy Kendeigh that Nebraska's defensive line is not...
Hall County of Commissioners agree to sign ambulance service contract
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Hall County Board of Commissioners are holding special meetings to discuss the county’s budget. Thursday marked the first of several budget meetings they will hold over the next three weeks. Wood River Mayor Greg Cramer came to the budget meeting with one goal. He...
Overnight crash on Interstate 80 in downtown Omaha sends one to hospital
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person began their Friday morning recovering from a crash they were involved in overnight. First responders were called to the scene on Interstate 80 near the Riverview Boulevard bridge, between 13th Street and the Missouri River, around 1 a.m. Video from a 6 News photographer...
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