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Modernizing Nebraska’s child-care systems to better serve providers and families
A recent state audit of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ child care subsidy program highlighting overcharges by some child care providers has cast a shadow over a profession vital to our community. There is no question accountability is of the greatest importance when taxpayer dollars are used to aid our fellow Nebraskans. […] The post Modernizing Nebraska’s child-care systems to better serve providers and families appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Special mail-in ballot election for residents of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Registered voters in Grand Island will be receiving special election ballots in their mailbox soon. The City of Grand Island is holding a special election where voters are required to submit their responses by a mail-in ballot. Hall County residents should expect to receive their ballot on July 22, according to Hall County Elections Commissioner Tracy Overstreet.
Cleaning up storm damage in Broken Bow after spotter confirmed tornado
Broken Bow, NEB — Business owners on South Fifth Ave in Broken Bow came back to a mess - after a spotter confirmed a tornado ripped through parts of Broken Bow Tuesday night. “All night we were without power," said owner of a U-Haul company in Broken Bow, Dave...
High-altitude balloon out of South Dakota floats around Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A white balloon floating around the Lincoln area caught the attention of many people with craned necks on Wednesday. The balloon, hovering over 11 miles above the ground, drifted around Lancaster County throughout the morning and afternoon. It lingered over Van Dorn Street for nearly two hours before floating northwest to Branched Oak Lake.
Albion Seniors Win Home Finale over St. Paul visitors
The Albion Seniors hosted St. Paul on Monday, July 8th for their final home game of the regular season. On a night where the teams recognized their sponsors from Cornerstone Bank and American Legion Post 162 as well as the four seniors playing their final career home game, the Cards came away with a gritty 6-4 victory.
Waverly nursing home put on probation, nurse suspended in connection to death of a resident, documents show
WAVERLY, Neb. — A nursing facility has been placed on probation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in connection to the death of a resident. Constance Glantz, 74, was mistakenly declared dead at The Mulberry at Waverly, a nursing home, in June. Glantz was then taken...
65-year-old man killed in ATV crash in rural eastern Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Murray man was killed Monday in an ATV crash in rural eastern Nebraska, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office says. First responders were sent around 5:50 p.m. near 12th Avenue and Baxter Loop, just south of Beaver Lake, on a report of a man pinned under an ATV.
Alliance kids mow 50 yards for elderly, veterans, single parents
The Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service has a simple message to all youth, "We challenge you to cut fifty lawns free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone in need of help in your town." Jonas and Silas Daugherty accepted the lawn mowing challenge in Alliance,...
Grand Island Police Department fully staffed for first time since 2016
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- After many years of being understaffed, a central Nebraska police department is now fully staffed. According to a news release by the city of Grand Island, the police department has all of its positions filled for the first time in eight years. Grand Island Police Department...
Woman cited in deadly crash west of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was cited Tuesday in a deadly crash west of Lincoln earlier this year, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 84-year-old woman was charged on suspicion of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash on May 29.
Grand Island teen arrested for assaulting officer
Grand Island, Neb. — A Grand Island teen cited for fleeing officers Monday night is now in a juvenile detention facility after Grand Island Police said he assaulted an officer, while a second teen threatened them. According to GIPD, around 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a disturbance at...
Pair of Nebraska Cornhuskers stars coming back to Lincoln for one more ride
There’s been a ton of good news surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team over the last few days. Firstly, there’s the news that Josh Caron got selected in the 4th round by the Seattle Mariners. Now there’s even better news for next year’s edition of Nebraska baseball. The...
Daylight Donuts Owners Sadly Close Shop
Daylight Donuts owners Kevin and Brooke Kelsey were teary-eyed the last few days that their business was open in Cozad. The Kelsey’s sold their first donuts on Feb. 6, 2020, and sold their last donuts on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kevin has accepted a “day job” which begins on...
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