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Severe weather possible during the evening and afternoon hours
HASTINGS, Neb. — The National Weather Service in Hastings has issued a new Severe Weather Warning for northwestern and central Nebraska, including the tri-cities effective from this afternoon to late this evening. NWS Hastings reports that these regions will face strong to severe weather conditions, including hail ranging around...
Gov. Pillen releases ‘Nebraska’s plan’ for property tax relief with few new concrete details
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen said his official property tax relief plan released Thursday would, “without a shadow of a doubt,” receive more than enough bipartisan support during a legislative special session. “It’s a crisis that has been accelerating at warp speed, and it’s time to fix it,” Pillen told reporters. But getting to that magic […] The post Gov. Pillen releases ‘Nebraska’s plan’ for property tax relief with few new concrete details appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Nebraska tops nation in refugee resettlement, advocates call for better support
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska leads the nation in resettling refugees, but community advocates argue that more support is needed. Mohammad Sahill of the Nebraska Afghan Community Center said transportation and housing were significant concerns during the Omaha Refugee Housing Planning Study. "I think one thing we saw was that...
Fox in Lincoln tests positive for rabies after coming into contact with dog, animal control officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. — A fox tested positive for rabies, according to Lincoln Animal Control. Officials said it is the first confirmed case of rabies in a fox in Lincoln. The fox was injured after coming into contact with a person's dog, Lincoln Animal Control said. Animal control was later...
Hastings man gets probation after threatening neighbors with gun, police say
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Hastings man received a term of four years of supervised probation after police say he threatened his neighbors with a gun. Anthony Copley, 21, pleaded no contest earlier this year to attempted possession of a firearm during a commission of a felony and terroristic threats, both felony charges.
Central Nebraska Man Sentenced for Unlawful Firearm Possession
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Tesluach Gatkuoth, 27, of Grand Island, NE, was sentenced July 17, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for being a felon in possession of a firearm. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Gatkuoth to 120 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Gatkuoth’s release from prison, he will begin a 3-year term of supervised release.
Wrestling: Husker Commit Ziola Makes Fargo Final, Propels Team Nebraska
At the Fargo Freestyle National Championships, Team Nebraska’s Junior team was led by Husker commit Cade Ziola as it finished in 12th place. Nebraska’s 16U team finished in 18th place in the team race. The Greco-Roman portion of the tournament will take place this weekend, but the best...
Driver killed in fatal accident Thursday morning in Southwest Nebraska
Hitchcock County - A City of McCook trash truck was involved in an accident Thursday morning in Hitchcock County which resulted in the death of the driver according to officials. According to the City of McCook, the driver of the truck was identified as Wayne A. Cook, an employee of...
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