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Timbers fires incredible 68 to win Ogallala Boys Golf Invite
Tristan Timbers shot an incredible round of golf Thursday to take the Ogallala Goys Golf Invite. The Alliance Bulldog turned in a 68 on his scorecard that included a 33 on the back-nine to finish at the top of the individual leaderboard. Timbers' total led the Bulldogs to a runner-up...
Nebraska to Send Strong Message During Police Week
Nebraska Commission of Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska Backs the Blue! The Nebraska Crime Commission will share that message with law enforcement officers from across the entire country with a unique campaign set for National Police Week gatherings in Washington D.C. “From the extraordinary public...
Nebraska State Highway Commission Meeting to be Held in Gering
(Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Highway Commission will hold its regular meeting and District 5 construction program hearing on May 17, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. MT at the Gering Civic Center in Gering (1050 M St). This in-person meeting can also be attended virtually by phone or by WebEx.
Read transcript day 2 of Stormy Daniels' testimony in historic Trump trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's defense attorney on Thursday accused Stormy Daniels of slowly altering the details of an alleged 2006 sexual encounter with Trump, trying to persuade jurors that a key prosecution witness in the former president's hush money trial cannot be believed. “You made all this...
Full court press to collect petition signatures to let voters decide the fate of using public funds to pay for private schools
LINCOLN, NE – The group opposing public funding of private schools has petitions in hand and is moving full steam ahead to collect signatures to put the issue on the November ballot for Nebraska voters to decide. Support Our Schools Nebraska, a coalition of Nebraska not-for-profit organizations, today held...
Strong solar storm hits Earth, could disrupt communications
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare severe geomagnetic storm warning when a solar outburst reached Earth on Friday afternoon,...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Nebraska's presidential and state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nebraskans will cast presidential primary ballots Tuesday in a reliably Republican state that could nonetheless be a decisive one in the race for the White House. Voters will also decide several contested state primaries, including the U.S. Senate, where both Republican incumbents are on the ballot.
US moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, could more states legalize it?
As the U.S. government moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, there may be little immediate impact in the dozen states that have not already legalized cannabis for widespread medical or recreational use by adults. But advocates for marijuana legalization hope a federal regulatory shift could eventually change...
Rockies rout Giants with huge seven-run 4th inning
DENVER (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar had a triple, double and single and Brenton Doyle hit a three-run homer in a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning as the Colorado Rockies snapped a four-game skid with a 9-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Colorado, which entered the...
Nebraska Statewide Arboretum to Host Free Wildflower Week Events in Western Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum (NSA) will host the following events in western Nebraska in celebration of Nebraska Wildflower Week (June 1-9), a statewide initiative that focuses on shining the spotlight on Nebraska’s unique and diverse native wildflower species. All events are free and open to the public.
Fortenberry charged again for lying after 2016 fundraiser collected foreign funds
LINCOLN — Former U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry faces refiled charges from a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., for allegedly lying to FBI agents about illegal foreign money raised for his 2016 congressional campaign. The grand jury charged Fortenberry with two felonies: falsifying and concealing material facts and making...
Avalanche comeback comes up short in Game Two
DALLAS (AP) — The Dallas Stars built another multi-goal lead against high-scoring Colorado. This time, they held on to win and avoid another 0-2 hole in the NHL playoffs. “Found a way to win the game, and that's the most important thing,” Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen said. Heiskanen...
Switzer Ranch staying resilient with long-term outlook
Lincoln, Neb. May 10, 2024 — In its 120 years, the Switzer Ranch has undergone changes in operations but not ownership. Fourth-generation rancher Sarah Sortum said her family hopes to keep it that way. "Our goal is for our family to live and work on the ranch for as...
Voter ID Law: Photo ID required to vote
In the 2022 General Election, the majority of Nebraska voters passed a constitutional amendment requiring photo ID in Nebraska elections. In response, the Nebraska Legislature passed LB514 that requires all registered Nebraska voters, with limited exceptions, to present an acceptable form of photo ID when voting in Nebraska elections starting with the May 2024 primary election.
NOAA issues first 'severe geomagnetic storm' watch in 20 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An unusually strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare geomagnetic storm watch — the first in nearly 20 years. That was...
Stolen vehicle discovered in Kimball leads to the arrest of a 30-year-old
Kimball, Neb. - On 05/08/2024 at approximately 1900 hours, Officers of the Kimball Police Department, and Deputies of the Kimball County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the 1500 block of East 5th street, reference a suspicious vehicle. Officers quickly arrived on scene and upon further investigation, it was discovered that...
Ricketts Calls on Postal Service to Pause Planned Changes Following Announcement Regarding North Platte Facility
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) was one of 26 U.S. Senators who called on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to pause planned changes to its processing and delivery network that could slow down mail delivery until the potential impacts are further studied by the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) and addressed by the Postal Service.
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