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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff, today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day. “During Police Week, and especially today on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we recognize the tremendous sacrifice...
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City of Alliance urges compliance with vegetation maintenance ordinance
Alliance, NE – The City of Alliance is issuing a gentle reminder to all residents regarding the importance of adhering to Ordinance No. 2882 concerning the planting and upkeep of vegetation in alleyways, sidewalks, and roads. It is incumbent upon property owners or occupants to ensure that tree branches,...
TikTok ban: Content creators sue US to prevent ban
WASHINGTON (AP) —Eight TikTok content creators sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, issuing another challenge to the new federal law that would ban the popular social media platform nationwide if its China-based parent company doesn’t sell its stakes within a year. Attorneys for the creators argue in the...
UPDATES COMING TO STATE’S NSTEP PROGRAM
Lincoln, May 15, 2024- Beginning in July, qualified individuals receiving assistance from the Nebraska Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Program (NSTEP) will notice some updates to the program as a result of legislation (LB 1031) passed during the 2024 legislative session. Administered by the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC), NSTEP assists qualifiedindividuals...
NE officials say voting went mostly smoothly in state’s first election requiring voter ID
OMAHA — A school lockdown in Lincoln on Tuesday briefly shut down a polling place. In Omaha, a power outage caused by a construction crew gaffe had some voters casting ballots by the light of a lantern. Those were among a few notable mishaps reported on primary Election Day...
Governor’s Office, DED, and State Chamber Launch “6 Regions, One Nebraska” Initiative
(LINCOLN, NEB.) – Yesterday, the Governor’s Office, Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry held a press conference in North Platte to kick off the new 6 Regions, One Nebraska initiative. The strategy is convening leaders in each of Nebraska’s six community...
Alliance police investigate early morning stabbing
In the early morning hours of May 15 the Alliance Police Department responded to a 911 call, which stated that a stabbing was currently in progress inside of a residence. "The 911 caller also advised he/she was still inside the residence and was hiding from this person as he/she feared they would be 'next'," Alliance Police Sergeant David LaDuke said."
Alliance Volunteer Fire Department called to apartment fire
The Alliance Volunteer Fire Department was called to an apartment fire early in the morning on May 15. The apartment fire call came in at 12:37 a.m. to 1271 Hammond in Alliance. "We had an engine, aerial ladder truck, an ambulance and ten firefighters on the scene," Alliance Fire Chief...
🎥Biden and Trump agree on debates: 'Make my day pal'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN — but their camps appeared far apart on key details like the ground rules for the presidential face-offs.
Work Will Begin on US-30, from Chappell in Deuel County to US-138 West in Keith County
(Gering, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin May 20 on US-30, from reference post 87.36 to reference post 108.00, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge work, new culvert installations, asphalt milling and overlay, earth...
Tovar homers, Rockies top Padres to win sixth in a row!
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ezequiel Tovar homered and the Colorado Rockies beat Dylan Cease and the San Diego Padres 6-3 on Tuesday night, extending their win streak to a season-high six games. Tovar, Ryan McMahon and Elehuris Montero each had two hits as last-place Colorado improved to 4-2 against...
Nuggets win Game Five, take 3-2 lead in 2nd round series
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night. Jokic scored 40 points and dished out 13 assists and the Denver Nuggets shut down Anthony Edwards in a...
Scottsbluff police to partcipate in 'And Then It Clicked' enforcement campaign
Scottsbluff, Nebraska- The Scottsbluff Police Department is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Highway Safety Office to participate in the national “And Then It Clicked” seat belt and child safety seat enforcement campaign. Scottsbluff Police Officers will work overtime, funded by the Highway Safety office, from May 20th...
Bad news for shoppers: Inflation not going away
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank is unlikely to raise its key interest rate in response to signs of stubborn inflation and underscored his view that price increases would soon start to cool again. Yet Powell, during a panel discussion in...
U-turn: U.S. will send $1 billion in weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more than $1 billion in arms and ammunition to Israel, three congressional aides said Tuesday. It's the first arms shipment to Israel to be announced by the administration since it put another...
Marc Benioff lunch auction raises $1.5M for charity. Not bad for first year without Warren Buffett
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The $200,100 winning bid for a private lunch with software titan Marc Benioff might appear disappointing at first glance after years of multimillion-dollar bids for a private meal with investor Warren Buffett, but the winner also pledged to donate a total of $1.5 million to the California homeless charity that benefits from the auction.
GOP attorneys general sue Biden administration and California over rules on gas-powered trucks
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A large group of Republican attorneys general on Monday took legal action against the Biden administration and California over new emissions limits for trucks. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading the group of GOP attorneys general who filed a petition with the U.S. Court...
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