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New casino in Omaha temporarily closes after construction damages cooling system
OMAHA, Neb. — WarHorse Casino was forced to temporarily close its doors after construction damaged the cooling system. Construction is going on for the casino's second phase. “No one was injured, and there was never any danger to our guests or employees,” said Lance Morgan, President and CEO of...
FBI Holds Symposium on Threats to Agriculture
(NAFB.com) – Farmers and ranchers from more than 30 states attended the 2024 Agriculture Threats Symposium hosted by the Omaha, Nebraska, field office. Technology continues advancing to make farming and agriculture more efficient across rural America. With more technology, there’s a potential for cyber-attacks that could affect the entire agriculture industry. FBI Agent Gene Kowel says there are four major threats to watch for. Those include criminal ransomware attacks, foreign adversaries stealing data, the potential for them to implant malware on industrial control systems and farming machinery, and lastly, the threat of bioterrorism. “People can take steps at ground level,” he says. “One is basic cyber hygiene like having multi-factor authentication for any kind of system.” Another is being willing to report any kind of attack to law enforcement. The more farmers and ranchers do that, Kowel says law enforcement has a better chance of being able to protect the entire industry.
Dennis Schaardt Inducted Into Cured Meats Hall of Fame
During its annual convention in Omaha, the American Association of Meat Processors elected the newest member into the Cured Meats Hall of Fame. The 2024 inductee is Dennis Schaardt, president/CEO/COO of Den’s Country Meats in Table Rock, Neb. At just 19 years old, Schaardt bought the meat locker from...
1970s rockers postpone Omaha concert after founding member has emergency surgery
OMAHA, Neb. — British-American rockers America postponed Omaha concert after singer and guitarist Dew Bunnell had to have emergency surgery. Related coverage in the video above: Aerosmith cancels tour due to medical issue. Omaha Performing Arts announced on social media the Aug. 16 concert would be rescheduled for Nov....
Grand Island approves kitchen pilot
Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island City Council has voted 7-0 and has approved funding for a project that will work with local entrepreneurs and commercial kitchens. The pilot will allocate $20,000 in funding to Grand Island residents who are 200% below the federal poverty limit looking to expand their food business.
53rd Annual Arrows to Aerospace Celebration Runs August 15th - 17th Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Bellevue - Offutt
The City of Bellevue would like to join the Bellevue – Offutt Kiwanis Club and encourage you to attend the 53rd Annual Arrows to Aerospace Celebration this week, culminating with the parade on Mission Avenue and various family friendly events at Washington Park on Saturday, August 17th. A special thank you to the members of the Bellevue-Offutt Kiwanis Club for organizing and coordinating this celebration again this year, as they have done for the past 36 years.
President and Board Director of Cherry County Ag Society resign
VALENTINE, Neb. - Two key members of the Cherry County Ag Society have resigned from their positions. President Andy Dawson, who has served the society for around 15 years and spent five of those years as president, and Josh Delaney, a board director for nearly seven years, resigned Monday night. They cited challenges with some society members and shifts in board dynamics as reasons for their decision.
Pennington County Man reaches ‘benefit of the bargain’ agreement in rape case
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Damon Mestheth reached an agreement with the state today after being charged with second-degree rape in 2023. Mestheth has taken what the court calls a “benefit of the bargain” agreement. This is when an agreement benefits the defendant and the state. In this case, Mestheth benefits from lesser charges and a potentially lower sentence, while the state gets a guilty plea.
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