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'Uncomfortable' conditions likely over next several months in Colorado
The National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center has released their prediction in regard to temperature and precipitation for the next three months – and relatively uncomfortable conditions are likely. According to the NWS seasonal temperature outlook, August through October is expected to be warmer-than-normal around much of the United States, with some of the highest-above-norm temperatures expected in Colorado. Western Colorado, in particular, should be especially hot. Meanwhile, a large...
Lucky For Life® Ticket Sold in North Platte Wins $25,000 a Year for Life
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched all five winning white ball numbers for the second prize. The ticket was sold at Oasis Travel Center, 101 Platte Oasis Parkway, in North Platte. The winning numbers from Sunday's Lucky For Life draw were and White 02, 05, 20, 36, 39, Lucky Ball 07.
Two Husker volleyball players to head to Chicago for Big Ten Volleyball Media Days
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska volleyball team posted to social media that two Huskers will be headed to Chicago for Big Ten Volleyball Media Day. Senior outside hitter Lindsay Krause and senior setter Kennedi Orr are heading out with head coach John Cook. The event will be on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.
Lincoln man sentenced for distributing meth
Lincoln, Neb. — A Lincoln man was sentenced on Monday for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Victor Aaron Gonzales, 39, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced to 20 years on each count to run concurrently and will begin a 5-year term of supervised release after prison.
Area legion baseball scores for July 21st, schedule for July 22nd
Class B Junior State Tournament Scores for July 21st:. West Point Bombers Post 70 6, Pelts Co. Junior Spartans (Alliance) 0. Class C Junior State Tournament Scores for July 20th:. St. Paul Post 119 12, Albion Cornerstone Bank 0. -Albion Cornerstonr Bank ends season at 8-11 Hartington Post 4 3,...
Omaha man accused in fatal rollover crash pleads ‘no contest’
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A case for an Omaha man accused in a deadly crash near the Interstate 80-480 interchange in April has now moved to district court. David Kauai, 35, was initially charged in Douglas County Court with motor vehicle homicide by way of willful reckless driving and fleeing to avoid arrest; with a bond set at $500,000. He pleaded “no contest” on Thursday to motor vehicle homicide and with the operation of a motor vehicle to avoid arrest resulting in death.
Colorado men arrested for weapon violations in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. - Five Colorado men are facing charges after Valentine Police say they violated weapon laws. An officer stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of East Highway 20 in Valentine on July 7. According to police, the men had a concealed weapon and a device capable of turning a handgun into an automatic weapon.
Nebraska drug bust: Two arrested facing gun and drug charges
Phelps County, Neb. — One of the men accused in a central Nebraska drug and gun bust is set to be arraigned on Monday. Phelps County Court records say Dakota Hancock, 29, is charged with several felony gun charges as well as possession of a controlled substance. Meanwhile, Buffalo...
Teen faces charges after deadly crash near North Platte
Lincoln County, Neb. — A teen could face charges after a deadly crash near North Platte on Thursday morning. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched around 9:45 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash on west A Street, several miles west of North Platte. According to authorities, evidence...
Woman loses nearly $2,000 in Lincoln Police sergeant impersonation scam
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman lost nearly $2,000 on Saturday after she gave money to a scammer pretending to be a sergeant with the Lincoln Police Department. A 75-year-old woman reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be “Sgt. Randy Clark” with LPD. The caller told her she had a warrant for her arrest for failing to appear in court and needed to pay $2,400 to avoid jail.
Kearney Police release Cruise Nite enforcement numbers
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Kearney Police Department is analyzing its enforcement during the city’s Cruise Nite festivities. A news release says police received 196 calls for service between 6:00 p.m. on Friday through 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. Officers investigated seven traffic accidents and performed 71 traffic stops. Police...
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