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P202400357 09:54 TRESPASS : TRESPASS Officers responded to 2423 HWY 2 in reference to a reported trespass violation. One suspect was apprehended charges recommended. Closed - Charges Recommended. P202400358 15:21 BITE : ANIMAL BITE Officers responded to BBGH in reference to a reported animal bite. Closed - Resolved. 06/30/24 Total:...
NCAP: Emergency food, shelter funds available to region
NW. Nebraska — Northwest Nebraska Region Local Board #5656-00 expects to be awarded federal funds in the amount of $11,500 Phase 41 under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the counties of Box Butte, Cherry, Dawes, Sheridan and Sioux. The funding is provided by a national Board that is chaired by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consist of representative from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A.; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. This local board will determine how the funds awarded will be distributed.
‘Frustrating’ partisan stalemate: the new normal for farm bills?
WASHINGTON — The stalemate over the current farm bill may be solidifying a new era in farm politics as it joins the last three farm bills in a trend of delays and partisan division — a contrast from the legislation’s history of bipartisanship. Every five years, Congress...
Alliance Man Facing Multiple Felony Counts in Auto Accident
An Alliance man is facing felony counts of Motor Vehicle Homicide, Manslaughter; and Driving Under the Influence of alcohol for the fifth time following a two-vehicle accident last October 4 at the intersection of 10th Street and Flack Avenue. According to a Nebraska State Patrol reconstruction investigation, a southbound vehicle...
Alliance Man Charged With Child Sexual Assault
An Alliance man remains in custody in the Box Butte County Jail after being charged with Sexual Assault of a Child and Incest. 50-year-old Terry Grant was arrested on May 22 following a complaint filed with the Alliance Police Department from the child’s family members. District Court records state...
Lt. Governor Kelly to Lead Trade Mission to Indonesia
LINCOLN, NE – In just over a week, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly will lead a 20-plus member trade delegation to Indonesia. The week and a half long visit will include representatives from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), University of Nebraska, and several representatives of Nebraska’s agricultural producers.
Nebraskans get new option to report child and adult abuse concerns online
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new online portal for people to report suspected child and adult abuse and neglect. The online mechanism is described as a complement to the existing statewide hotline where people still can phone in child abuse and neglect. The online service provides an additional way to report concerns, according to a statement from the DHHS Division of Children and Family Services.
Biden in first TV interview since debate denies medical condition: ‘It was a bad episode’
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday in his first televised interview since the presidential debate defended his reelection bid and rejected calls that he should step aside amid growing anxiety among some Democrats about his mental and physical state. The 22-minute interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos came...
Alliance Police Department Responds to Barricaded Suspect
The Alliance Police Department responded to a significant disturbance and barricade situation earlier today at approximately 7:22 PM. The incident occurred at 518 W 2nd St, at a residence and involved a dispute between neighbors. Officers were dispatched to a disturbance call involving Dylan Kaiser and a neighbor. The initial...
Alliance Police Apprehend Armed Dangerous Felon
Earlier this morning, Alliance Police Sergeant LaDuke received a notification from the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office that Monty Shepard, a convicted felon, was enroute to Alliance to avoid apprehension for a felony warrant. Intelligence gathered indicated that Mr. Shepard intended to travel to Scottsbluff Airport and leave the...
First Responders respond to a fire call in Bushnell that leads to an arrest
Bushnell, Neb. - First responders respond to a residential fire call which leads to the arrest of a man in Bushnell. According to the Kimball County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), dispatched received a call of a residential fire in Bushnell. As first responders responded to the scene, they encountered 48-year-old Travis McDonald. KCSO says in a post that McDonald was tazed and arrested for interfering with a firearm. No further information was given.
Troopers Arrest LRC Escapee After Foot Pursuit on Coal Train
(LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from Butler and Seward County deputies, have arrested a man who had escaped from the Lincoln Regional Center on Tuesday. At approximately 7:15 a.m. Thursday, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office reported that they believed Justin Daro was present...
U.S. forces continue to battle terrorist threats in the Red Sea
JERUSALEM—U.S. Forces continue to face terrorist obstacles in the Red Sea. Since the end of June, U.S. forces have successfully destroyed five Iranian-backed Houthi drone boats in the Red Sea and three radar site in a Houthi-controlled area of Yemen, according to statements from U.S. Central Command. Meanwhile, the...
Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration
LINCOLN, NE – On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicles (EVs), their safety risks, and their impact on our infrastructure. Following the discussion, participants viewed a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) Outdoor Test Site.
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Dairy workers are in rural areas, often with little access to transportation and no sick leave. Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states.
Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska, Headlined by Husker AD Troy Dannen
LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. This year’s event will take place August 7-9, 2024, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney.
US will give Ukraine another $2.3 billion in military aid
WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense (DoD) announced Wednesday afternoon an additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs, according to a media release. This includes the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at up to $150 million to provide Ukraine with key...
Gov. Pillen Encourages Celebration of Independence Day
LINCOLN, NE – Ahead of July 4th festivities, Governor Jim Pillen offered the following message to Nebraskans:. “On Independence Day we are reminded of the extraordinary courage and vision of our nation’s founders who boldly declared our independence and laid the foundation for the freedoms we cherish today. As we gather with family and friends to enjoy fireworks, parades, and barbecues, let us celebrate and be grateful for the blessings of being both proud Nebraskans and Americans.”
Alliance Woman Found Guilty In Stabbing
Box Butte County District Court Judge Travis O’Gorman has found an Alliance woman guilty of four criminal charges stemming from a stabbing incident last summer. Following a bench trial held July 1st in Box Butte County District Court, Rebbeca Ashing, 30, was convicted for stabbing of her husband, Cody Duel in the neck and chest, inflicting life-threatening injuries.
Tornado Warning issued for Cheyenne County
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a. Central Cheyenne County in the Panhandle of Nebraska... * At 146 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado. was located 8 miles west of Gurley, or 13 miles northwest of. Sidney, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and...
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