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FBI Seeking Individual Who May Have Information Regarding the Identity of a Child Sexual Assault Victim
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may have critical information pertaining to the identity of a child victim in an ongoing sexual exploitation investigation. Photographs and an informational poster depicting the unknown individual, known only as John Doe 48, are being disseminated to the public and can be found online at the FBI website at https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/ecap/unknown-individual---john-doe-48.
Nebraskans explore ways to woo immigrant workers
FREMONT, Nebraska — A near-packed auditorium turned out for a conference here Tuesday aimed at offering Nebraska employers strategies to integrate immigrants and refugees into their workforce. The draw of more than 200 participants was an encouraging sign to organizers including the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, which has ramped...
Ice cream products from major brands recalled for listeria risk
Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland is recalling multiple brands of ice cream products, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to a media release from the FDA.
Eagle Eye Fire Update
Chadron, Neb., June 6, 2024 - Lightning caused the ignition of a wildfire in Oglala National Grasslands that was discovered early Tuesday morning, June 25. US Forest Service Fire Fighters responded along with agency support offered by Chadron, Crawford, and Harrison NE Volunteer fire departments. The fire is being managed...
Alliance home invasion Wednesday morning ends in man's death
Alliance, Ne - Wednesday (June 26, 2024) morning, at 2:24am, Alliance police received a call from James Haller at 101 S. Flack Ave that he had just shot an intruder who had forcibly entered his home. The suspect, Jerome Robb, who has a history of burglary was pronounced dead at...
Governor Pillen Provides Further Guidance Regarding Special Session to Fix Property Tax Crisis
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen sent a letter to Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, announcing his intent to call senators back into session starting July 25, to address the state’s worsening property tax crisis. Pursuant to the Nebraska Constitution, prior to that date, the Governor will issue a proclamation convening the special session and specifying its purpose.
Alliance Author Receives Independent Press Award
The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized Be the Weight Behind the Spear by Dr. Josh McConkey in the Motivational category as a 2024 distinguished favorite. McConkey is a 2022 inductee into the Alliance, Nebraska Public Schools...
Alliance Bulldog Backpack Program receives grant from Arby's Foundation
The Alliance Bulldog Backpack Program is proud to be a recipient of a $3,000 grant from Arby's Foundation that will help us feed kids across our community. Our program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children from financially struggling homes. The program provides food when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. The participants are identified by the APS school counselors in grades from the Early Childhood classroom to the Alternative School. Each child receives approximately fourteen different food items that are nutritious, kid-friendly, shelf-stable, and ready to eat with little or no cooking. Our aim is to remove barriers that keep children from succeeding and hunger is a barrier. This year we are currently serving 150 - 170 children each week.
Two homes destroyed, and one person injured after a EF-2 tornado touched down in Whitman Tuesday evening
Whitman, Neb. - Two homes destroyed, and one person injured after an EF-2 tornado touched down in Whitman Tuesday evening according to officials. According to the Grant County Sheriff, at around 7:30 pm, Tuesday evening, an EF-2 tornado touched down and was seen going through Whitman. The sheriff reports, the...
58 High School Cadets Train Like Troopers at Junior Law Academy
(GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — 58 high school students got the chance to train like a trooper last week at the Nebraska State Patrol Training Academy. The cadets were all part of the 54th Junior Law Academy, which gives high school seniors-to-be a glimpse of what it takes to be a Nebraska State Trooper.
Platte Institute Releases Vision for Lowering Property Taxes
OMAHA, NE — Today, the Platte Institute unveiled a new resource outlining its vision for lowering property taxes in Nebraska. This report presents a strategy based on sound tax principles aimed at delivering significant and sustainable property tax relief for Nebraskans. In conjunction with the report, the Platte Institute also released a new episode of Nebraskanomics, its bimonthly podcast, which delves into the key findings and recommendations of the report.
Offutt proactive against potential flood water
BELLEVUE, Nebraska — Offutt Air Force Base leadership, under the direction of Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, is taking proactive steps in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen flood defenses around the base perimeter. This initiative directly responds to rising water levels in the Missouri River, ensuring the base remains secure and operational.
Rural NE county attorneys, public defenders confront ‘legal desert’ in hiring new lawyers
LINCOLN — Three decades ago, Hall County Public Defender Gerald Piccolo could get more than 100 applicants for a job opening just by posting a notice on the bulletin boards at Nebraska’s two law colleges and sharing a notice with the state bar association. Now, he said, he’s...
Risk of fatal food poisoning: Hundreds of coffee products recalled
Snapchill LLC (Snapchill) of Wisconsin is voluntarily recalling all canned coffee products manufactured by the company, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production of the deadly toxin, botulinum toxin, in low acid canned foods, according to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration.
Crews battling a wildlife fire near Hudson-Meng Kill Site
Fire crews are battling a wildfire in Northwestern Nebraska near Hudson-Meng Buffalo Kill Site according to officials. The Hudson-Men Buffalo Kill Site is located on the Ogalala National Grasslands. Crews are battling the wildfire southwest of Hudson Meng and north of Eagle Eyes. The last update states that 80 acres...
Gov. Pillen eyes Nebraska taking over K-12 school funding instead of local property taxes
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen’s route to property tax reform could come through the State of Nebraska taking over all funding for K-12 schools instead of using local property taxes to pay a portion of the cost. Pillen, in his monthly radio call-in show Monday afternoon, said the...
Crop Water Use Report for the week of June 24, 2024
Over the past week, corn used 0.22 inches. Expected use by corn for this week is 0.29 inches. In the past week, beets used 0.17 inches. Expected use by beets for this week is 0.25 inches. Over the past week, potatoes used 0.36 inches. Expected use by potatoes for this...
Chadron City Council Special Meeting Announcement
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special meeting ofthe Mayor and City Council ofthe City of Chadron, Nebraska, will be held at 2:00 o’clock P.M. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chambers at 234 Main Street, Chadron, Nebraska. which meeting will be open to the public. The Mayor and Council reserve the right to adjourn into executive session pursuant to Section 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes. An agenda for such meeting kept continuously current is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk at City Hall during normal business hours; provided, the City Council may modify the agenda at the meeting if it determines that an emergency so requires. Individuals requiring physical or sensory accommodations who desire to attend the meeting or participate, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall at 234 Main Street no later than 4:00 o’clock P.M. on the Friday preceding the meeting.
Regents approve new bachelor’s degree at UNMC to build pharmacy workforce
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Thursday approved the establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) degree program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy. The 120-credit hour BSPS degree is intended to provide a comprehensive undergraduate education for students interested in...
Be a Powerful Force for Good this Summer
OMAHA, NEBRASKA June 24, 2024 — As the busy Fourth of July holiday week gets closer, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood now and in the weeks to come. You can be the difference between someone's storm and their sunshine. Donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood and those giving platelets.
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