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Medical marijuana advocates turn in signatures seeking Nebraska ballot access
LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana collected signatures “until the very last moment” Wednesday before turning in more than 114,000 for each of its two petitions by mid-afternoon. The 2024 campaign marks the group’s third try. Crista Eggers, the statewide campaign manager, has a personal stake in changing the law: She wants to help her […] The post Medical marijuana advocates turn in signatures seeking Nebraska ballot access appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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.”
New NU report suggests expected economic growth in the future with latest indicator
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in May, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose by 0.26%. “The monthly report suggests that the Nebraska economy will grow in the...
More than 4,000 pounds of liquid eggs recalled from nine states
More than 4,600 pounds of liquid egg products have been pulled from shelves due to "misbranding and undeclared allergens." Michael Foods Inc. has issued a recall on approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products that contained milk, which is a known allergen but was not declared on the product label, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Sunday. Details about liquid egg recall "The problem was discovered during a routine carton inventory evaluation. The establishment notified FSIS when it discovered that a limited amount of Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons was unaccounted for, and there was a corresponding excess of Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg carton in inventory," the FSIS stated. "The unaccounted Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons were inadvertently utilized during a single short Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg production run. The Breakfast Blend formulation contains an allergen, a dairy ingredient (milk), which is not declared on the Whole Egg with Citric Acid label."
NPPD reminds lake goers to be safe, avoid spread of invasive species
Columbus, Neb. – The July Fourth holiday weekend is quickly approaching, and Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants lake goers to remember the importance of safety and preventing the spread of invasive species. Lake Maloney, the Sutherland Reservoir, and a portion of Lake Ogallala are all part of the...
Rainfall totals & tornadoes from the July 1st storms
On the night of July 1 into July 2, several rounds of heavy rain moved across eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. While most of us picked up on some rain, there was a corridor of very heavy rainfall amounts from Seward to Sarpy County to Des Moines. In this band, some locations received over 6" of rain, leading to significant flooding. One of the hardest hit areas was South Bend in Cass County, where a Flash Flood Emergency was issued for homes that were flooded.
Lincoln Woman Arrested For Ramming Police Vehicles To Avoid Arrest
A Lincoln woman is accused of ramming three police cruisers Tuesday morning as members of the Fugitive Task Force tried to arrest her. Lancaster County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Ben Houchin says the officers knew Makaila Fryrear had an outstanding warrant and spotted her pumping gas at 44th and Cornhusker around 10:00 a.m.
Grand Island man sentenced for fraudulently obtaining farm loans, bankruptcy fraud
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - A Grand Island man has been sentenced for making a false statement on a loan application and bankruptcy fraud. Daniel Butt, 39, was sentenced to five years of probation. Butt will also serve eight weekends in jail. He has been ordered to pay $192,758.61 in restitution...
SAC Museum opens new ‘Future Fun Lab’ exhibit
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The SAC Museum announced the opening of “Future Fun Lab” Wednesday. The SAC Museum said the new exhibit is perfect for visitors of all ages, blending physical and virtual elements that educate. “We are incredibly excited to bring Future Fun Lab to the SAC...
Ribbon cutting celebrates new feedlot, research, teaching Extension center
MEAD, Neb. — The University of Nebraska held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 27, marking the completion of a feedlot research, teaching and extension center. The new facility, located at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Neb., will pave the way for world-class research projects and teaching and extension opportunities in a commercial-scale, state-of-the-art feedlot.
Amato promoted to Nebraska gymnastics associate head coach
LINCOLN, Neb. (News Release) - Brian Amato was promoted to the Nebraska women’s gymnastics associate head coach, the team announced Wednesday. Amato will enter his fifth season with the Huskers in 2025, after his four-year stint as an assistant coach. The Portland State graduate was hired by Nebraska in 2020, after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach at Oregon State.
Lincoln Crime Stoppers seeking information on February theft spree
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers is investigating a series of thefts from local pharmacies in February, involving a woman who stole items after pretending to use a payment app. Police took a report on Feb. 21 of a woman who walked out of the CVS on 56th Street...
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