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Former Nebraska man sentenced for elaborate scams that cost victims $819,000
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A former Kearney man who conned multiple businesses and people in Nebraska out of a combined $819,000 will spend nine years in prison. Jeffery Sikes, 43, was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for wire fraud. From 2012 to 2014, he concocted multiple schemes and created...
Audit finds prison system could save about $3.9 million with better processes
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s prison system could save about $3.9 million by better controlling how it handles health care, health insurance and pharmacy services for prisoners, a state audit found. And inmates and crime victims could get compensated sooner from jobs inmates do while in prison and on work...
Lincoln East vs. Elkhorn South football game time moved up due to weather
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln East High School announced the game against Elkhorn South will be moved up to 4:30 p.m. at Seacrest Field on Thursday, Aug. 29. The decision was made out of an abundance of caution because of forecasted thunderstorms so the season opener can be played while ensuring everyone’s safety.
Wayne State Volleyball looks toward veteran leadership heading into 2024
WAYNE, Neb. (KCAU) – Even after winning 30 or more matches the last two seasons and claiming the last two NSIC Regular Season titles, Wayne State is looking for more heading into 2024. Tabbed as the NSIC Preseason favorite and fourth in the nation, Wayne State finished its 2023 campaign in the NCAA Elite 8 […]
Lincoln man pleads not guilty to possession of meth, sawed-off shotgun
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony drug, weapon and theft charges. Zachary Douglas, 28, waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and Judge Thomas Zimmerman sent his case to district court. On July 5, a state trooper saw a car near 16th...
Nebraska State Penitentiary replacement facility groundbreaking ceremony
LINCOLN Neb. — The governor and state prison officials - breaking ground on a new Nebraska state penitentiary. The more than 1500-bed facility will replace the existing one - though opponents have argued it will be full the day it opens. Prison overcrowding has been a major issue in...
Rep. Flood Recognized by U.S. Chamber for Supporting Business
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A Nebraska Congressman is being nationally recognized for supporting local business. Nebraska District 1 Rep. Mike Flood was given the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Advocate for American Business Award in Lincoln on Tuesday morning. "Representative Flood exemplifies what this award means,"John Kirchner, U.S. Chamber of Commerce...
Mega Millions® Jackpot Increased for Tuesday Drawing
Lincoln, NE – August 27, 2024 – Due to high sales, officials in the states participating in the Mega Millions® Lotto game have increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Tuesday, August 27 drawing to $582 million or $286.9 million with the cash option selected. The Mega...
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