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‘It’s just really unbelievable’: New heart failure treatment giving Nebraska patient hope
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new heart failure treatment could bring life-changing results to patients, and is being offered in Lincoln through CHI Health. The device is called Barostim, and is implanted under the collarbone near the carotid artery. Dr. Steven Krueger, a cardiologist with CHI, said while it looks...
Hastings Sodbusters win third straight under interim head coach
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Hastings Sodbusters rallied to best Spearfish Sasquatch, 9-5 on Friday at Duncan Field. Hastings trailed by as many as four runs during the game. Spearfish got on the board in the first inning after Kyle Phin hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run. Kale Jensen hit...
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
Report: Growth moderates, expectations rising for last half of year in plains, mountains
(The Center Square) – Economic growth moderated in the plains and mountain states in June, but expectations for the remainder of 2024 are rising, according to a report from the Federal Reserve of Kansas City. “District services activity stayed positive in June, and expectations for the future continued to grow,” Chad Wilkerson, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said in a statement. “Employment declined slightly and selling prices decreased this month.” ...
HEDC hires new community development director
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Economic Development Corporation has a new community development director. Gavin Gracey, a Hastings native, has been appointed to the role. HEDC said in a release that Gracey brings a deep commitment to his hometown and a passion for fostering community growth and prosperity. Gracey...
Grand Island gains Target and Old Navy: Will Kearney feel the loss?
Grand Island, NE — Is one town’s gain, another’s loss?. NTV talked to shoppers in Kearney and Grand Island. The Conestoga Marketplace may still be under construction, but shoppers are trickling through as stores open at the outdoor shopping taking the place of the former Conestoga Mall in Grand Island.
Adams County Jail still overcoming setbacks months after ribbon cutting
HASTINGS, Neb. – Opening delays for the Adams County Jail is causing frustrations for people involved in the years-long project, but there is an end in sight. The Adams County Justice Center in Hastings cut the ribbon on their new facility back on April 16. New benefits of the...
Nebraska lakes with high levels of E. coli bacteria during July 1 testing
OMAHA, Neb. — With the city of Blair under a boil advisory after water tested positive for E. coli, Nebraska is monitoring lakes for the bacteria. The state's Department of Environment and Energy said 10 lakes had high levels of the bacteria during July 1 testing, including Fremont Lake No. 9, Louisville Lake No. 2, and site No. 11 at Lake Cunningham.
Grand Island man ordered to pay more than $192,000 in restitution to the USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A man from Central Nebraska will need to pay nearly $200,000 in restitution after lying about owning cattle to obtain a loan. According to a news release, a federal judge sentenced 39-year-old Daniel Butt, of Grand Island, on Wednesday to five years of probation and eight weekends in jail. He will also need to pay $192,758.61 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Services Agency after being convicted of making a false statement on a loan application and bankruptcy fraud.
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