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Madison man sentenced to 57 months for fentanyl conspiracy and cocaine possession
Jason Viera Penalbert, 37, of Madison, got a federal sentencing on Wednesday, July 17, for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute a significant quantity of fentanyl. In Omaha's federal court, Penalbert was sentenced to 57 months in prison, to be followed by a 2-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal justice system.
Lincoln Public Schools sees high turnout in latest effort to address staffing shortages
LINCOLN, Neb. — Schools in Nebraska are struggling to fill hundreds of vacancies, just like others nationwide. To address this problem, Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) has been having interview days with the goal of hiring as many school staff as possible. The most recent interview day was on Tuesday,...
Commissioners approve issuance of revenue bonds for The Well expansion
MADISON — A mental health and substance use recovery agency in Norfolk has taken another step toward expanding its services with the help of Madison County. The Madison County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a resolution for the issuance of taxable revenue bonds that will be used to finance an expansion project for the nonprofit The Well.
Getting Through College Easier When Students Find People to Hold Them Accountable
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. – Lina Traslaviña Stover is a self-described “nerd” and runner, both of which have helped her to be successful. “Math is my language,” she told a gathering of Latino high school students during a spring youth summit at Northeast Community College’s South Sioux City Extended Campus.
Gofundme account established for Norfolk drowning victim
The family of Erick Ponce Herrera is turning to the community for help after Ponce Herrera tragically drowned over the weekend. Ponce Herrera’s cousin, Nathalie Grenada has created a gofundme account to help Ponce Herrera’s expecting fiancée Nayla with funeral costs.
Wildcats' McCormick is repeat CSC Academic All-America At-Large Second Team selection
WAYNE - For the second straight year, Wayne State College beach volleyball player Jordan McCormick has been voted to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Women’s At-Large Team in NCAA Division II earning Second Team honors. The award was announced Tuesday morning and selected by College Sports Communicators. McCormick maintained a...
New GICC elementary school ready to welcome students
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – The new Catholic elementary school in Grand Island is one month away from opening its doors and everything is set for the school year. “We were not expecting that much. In the initial phases of this project we thought maybe the projections were that we would see 95 to 100 students. And then as excitement built and people kept enrolling that number just kept increasing,” said superintendent and principal Jordan Engle.
Nebraska State Patrol finds 17 firearms, plethora of drugs in narcotics investigation
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska State Patrol arrested two people Thursday after finding numerous guns and controlled substances. The State Patrol SWAT team and a drug task force executed a search warrant in the morning on Eighth Avenue in Kearney. During the search, investigators said they found 12...
Community Health Fair set for Friday at North Platte High School
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The third annual Community Health Fair is set for Friday at North Platte High School. The event is a collaboration between HOPE-Esperanza, West Central District Health, Great Plains Health, People’s Health, and the North Platte Public School District. Organizers say the fair aims to...
Fox in Lincoln tests positive for rabies after coming into contact with dog, animal control officials say
LINCOLN, Neb. — A fox tested positive for rabies, according to Lincoln Animal Control. Officials said it is the first confirmed case of rabies in a fox in Lincoln. The fox was injured after coming into contact with a person's dog, Lincoln Animal Control said. Animal control was later...
Hastings man gets probation after threatening neighbors with gun, police say
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - A Hastings man received a term of four years of supervised probation after police say he threatened his neighbors with a gun. Anthony Copley, 21, pleaded no contest earlier this year to attempted possession of a firearm during a commission of a felony and terroristic threats, both felony charges.
Woodworker in Bennet gives wood a second life with small business
BENNET, Neb. (KOLN) - Sometimes what you need to get a job done, may not be too far from home. A woodworker in Bennet uses locally-sourced wood to create kitchen items as well as beautiful custom made pieces with his own hands. “A piece of wood can have more than...
Alliance Sports announces developer and design firm for Union Omaha's soccer stadium
OMAHA, Neb. — Alliance Sports announced the developers and design firm of the mixed-use, 18-acre development that will serve as Union Omaha's soccer stadium as well as a future professional women's soccer team. Hines was chosen as the development manager for the project, which will be located along Abbott...
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