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North Platte Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Oct 25, 2024 / DOJ
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal ...
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance
Oct 25, 2024 / SBA
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations...
Accident south of McCook on Hwy 83
Oct 24, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
McCook dispatch received a call reference a non-injury accident, south of McCook on Hwy 83 between mile marker 6 or 7. RWCSO responded requesting W... (1)-2024-10-24-09-04-40.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Webinar on Nebraska food deserts to highlight rural grocery challenges and solutions
Oct 24, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 24, 2024 — The findings of a recent study on food deserts in Nebraska will be covered during a free webinar at 4 p.m. Cen...
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
Oct 24, 2024 / SBA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Nebraska businesses and residents affected by severe storms, straig...
Maywood Public Schools Superintendent arrested and charged with Child Abuse
Oct 23, 2024 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office
The Frontier County Sheriffs Office was made aware of an incident that occurred on October 1, 2024 at Maywood Public Schools between a staff member...-2024-10-23-11-18-31.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly and Healthcare Professionals Respond to Misleading Ad Information About Care to Pregnant Women
Oct 23, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading informati...
Missing Lincoln Woman May Be in Central Nebraska
Oct 23, 2024 / LPD
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has an update regarding the search for 31-year-old Jerica Hamre of Lincoln, who was reported missing by h...
Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Oct 22, 2024 / NDOL
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for September 2024 is 2.7 per...-2024-10-22-11-02-19.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Distinguished Judge Awards Presented to Judges Derek Weimer, Sidney, and Alfred Corey, Grand Island
Oct 22, 2024 / Nebraska Judicial Branch
October 21, 2024 Judge Alfred Corey of the County Court in Grand Island and Judge Derek Weimer of the District Court in Sidney were honored wi...
Nebraska Cooperative Council Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame
Oct 22, 2024 / Adam Feser
KEARNEY, NE--The 79th Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Cooperative Council will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at the Younes Conference Ce...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Oct 21, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. October 21, 2024 - For the week ending October 20, 2024, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...
Accident West of McCook on Hwy 6/34
Oct 21, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
McCook Dispatch received a call reference an accident west of McCook on Hwy 6/34. Information was confusing as different sources provided conflicti...
Thank a Farmer Today
Oct 19, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
As Third District farmers round out the fall harvest season, it is an appropriate time to note how hard agriculture producers work to feed and fuel...
North Platte Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Distribution of Methamphetamine
Oct 18, 2024 / DOJ
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eddie L. Houpt, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal co...
North Platte Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Oct 18, 2024 / DOJ
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal ...
Three days of ballot initiative hearings at Nebraska Capitol end with discussion on private school scholarships
Oct 18, 2024 / by Naomi Delkamiller Nebraska News Service
LINCOLN – As early voting begins in Nebraska, debates over the future of private school scholarships persist. This week, the Nebraska ...
Gov. Pillen Joins Letter Requesting Biden Take Action Dealing with IV Fluid Shortage
Oct 18, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has joined a letter directed to President Joe Biden, asking for immediate action to address a shortage of i...
Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet
Oct 17, 2024 / NSF
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDMeeting AgendaOctober 18, 2024 – 1:00 pmNebraska State Fair Board Room, Grand Island, NE 1. Call to Order 2. Roll ...
Rural Mainstreet Economy Falls to Four-Year Low
Oct 17, 2024 / Creighton University
October 2024 Survey Results at a Glance:The Rural Mainstreet Index plummeted to its lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic and fell below...
Gov. Pillen Approves Recommendation of Ricketts as Executive Director of Racing and Gaming Commission
Oct 16, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen approved a recommendation by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to appoint Casey Ricket...
PSC Resolves Complaint with Windstream
Oct 16, 2024 / Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr.
Lincoln, October 16, 2024- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an Order (911-078/DC-104/C-5596) approving a stipulated agr...
Nebraska Students Rank Near the Top on Act Compared to Peer States
Oct 16, 2024 / David Jespersen
Nebraska students outperformed nearly all peer states nationally on the ACT entrance exam that measures college readiness in English, reading, math...
Nebraska Supreme Court Allows Convicted Felons Immediate Voting Rights
Oct 16, 2024 / KRGI News
The Nebraska Supreme Court issued an order that will allow people with felony convictions to register to vote in the November election. The d...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Oct 16, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. October 15, 2024 - For the week ending October 13, 2024, there were 6.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...