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Property tax special session could be among costliest in Nebraska history
LINCOLN — If Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen calls lawmakers back for a property tax relief special session later this year, it could be among the costliest in state history. Pillen, in his second year as governor, has remained firm in vowing to “call as many special sessions as it takes” in his pursuit of reducing local property taxes by 40% before year’s end, or about $2 billion of what is collected annually. Initial cost estimates could push per-day costs to about twice what the last special session cost in 2021, for redistricting.
Two Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting, Standoff
MAY 31, 2024 (OMAHA, NEB.) — Troopers have arrested two suspects following an overnight incident that led to two officer-involved shootings in eastern Nebraska. The situation began Thursday at approximately 8:15 p.m., when troopers were following up on a previous investigation at a residence in the 6200 block of S. 30th Street in Omaha. Troopers believed that a wanted subject, identified as Jason Davenport, 42, was inside the residence. A female occupant of the residence, identified as Dana Banks, 40, confirmed that Davenport was inside. Davenport had an active arrest warrant from Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Kimball pool opening to be delayed
Kimball, Neb. - The city of Kimball announced that the Kimball pool will not open as originally scheduled due to ongoing repairs. The city says a time and date is still to be determined but opening day could be Mid-June but is subject to change.
Scotts Bluff Co. Sheriff release details on home invasion, armed robbery, assault
On May 21, 2024, at approximately 10:55 p.m. Deputies responded to a reported home invasion/armed robbery and assault at a rural Gering residence that is commonly used as a short-term rental. Three males were inside the residence. They stated that two unknown males, both armed with handguns and wearing hooded...
Grand Opening of the Japanese Hall at Legacy of the Plains Museum
GERING – Legacy of the Plains Museum is excited to announce the official grand opening of the Japanese Hall and History Project on Saturday, June 8th. The museum will open at 9:00, with the Grand Opening Ceremony starting at 10:00 am. After the ceremony, the Japanese Hall will be open to the public. The event will end at 4:00 pm. It is free to the public, including admission into the museum.
Former Omaha Boy Scout Leader Pleads Guilty to Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that John C. Shores, Jr., 54, of Omaha, Nebraska, pleaded guilty on May 30, 2024, in federal court in Omaha to one count of attempted sexual exploitation of a minor. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. scheduled Shores’ sentencing for August 23, 2024, at 2 p.m. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Shores faces a sentence of between 15 years and 20 years of imprisonment.
🎥Biden criticizes Trump's response to guilty verdict
WASHINGTON (AP) —President Joe Biden said that Donald Trump’s response to the jury’s guilty verdict is “irresponsible.”. (click below to watch the statement from President Biden) Trump has claimed falsely the trial against him was rigged and connected to the Biden administration. Biden said from the...
SUMMER ALERT: Blood and platelet donors needed now
MAY 31, 2024 — The American Red Cross critically needs blood and platelet donors now following a concerning decrease in donations as the country has experienced an increase in severe weather systems and historic travel. In fact, over the past month about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected than needed to maintain the Red Cross national blood supply.
Box Butte County Level of Value notice
Nebraska rev. state statute 77-1315 requires “The county assessor shall annually, on or before June 6, post in his or her office and, as designated by the county board, mail to a newspaper of general circulation and to licensed broadcast media in the county the assessment ratios as found in his or her county as determined by the Tax Equalization and Review Commission and any other statistical measures…”
Trump raises $34.8 million following conviction
NEW YORK (AP) —Donald Trump’s campaign said it has raised a record $34.8 million in small-dollar online contributions off his hush money conviction — nearly double its previous largest haul. “From just minutes after the sham trial verdict was announced, our digital fundraising system was overwhelmed with...
Suspect In Custody, Nebraska State Patrol to Provide Update on Investigation
MAY 31, 2024 (OMAHA, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from several partner agencies, has taken the suspect of Thursday evening’s officer-involved shooting into custody. Jason Davenport was apprehended after a standoff in Kennard, in Washington County. The woman he had taken with him during the incident is also in custody.
Report of destroyed real property due soon
May 1, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) The Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division, reminds real property owners who have suffered significant damage to their property on or after January 1 and before July 1, 2024, that a Report of Destroyed Real Property, Form 425 may be filed. For real property that...
🏈 CSC hosting annual six-man Nebraska-vs-Wyoming battle Friday night
Chadron State’s Elliott Field will host the 13th annual Nebraska-Wyoming Six-Man Football All-Star Game on Friday, May 31. Kickoff is set for 7 o’clock. After losing three straight games, Nebraska dominated last year’s contest by a 52-16 margin. The series is tied at 6-6. Two members of...
12-year-old wins tiebreaker to take Scripps National Spelling Bee title
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Bruhat Soma insisted he was nervous during the idle hours as he waited to take the Scripps National Spelling Bee stage, and he felt even more pressure to perform given that he hadn’t lost a spelling bee in eight months. He never showed...
US-British airstrikes hit several strategic sites across Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Joint British-U.S. airstrikes targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels killed at least 16 people and wounded 35 others, the rebels said Friday, the highest publicly acknowledged death toll from the multiple rounds of strikes carried out over the rebels' attacks on shipping. Three U.S. officials,...
Read Biden campaign statement on Trump guilty verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
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