WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in damage across eastern Nebraska Friday afternoon: "Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today's storms. I have ordered that state resources be made available…
As of Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm, trained spotters with the National Weather Service confirmed at least 23 tornadoes and reported spottings of at least two funnel clouds. Storm cells are still popping up as this is a developing story. Butler and Lancaster counties recorded at least four and five…
Several funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported in Lancaster and surrounding counties this afternoon including this one in a picture taken on the Press Box on the 6th floor of Memorial Stadium looking to the east. It apparently touched down in the 33rd and Superior streets area. Thanks to Lexington…
FREMONT – Methodist Fremont Health is proud to announce that Linda Emanuel, BSN, RN, is the newest member of its board of directors. “We’re very excited to have Linda join our board,” said Brett Richmond, president and CEO of Methodist Fremont Health. “Her clinical experience as a nurse is a…
Two 13 year old boys and a 19 year old man have been arrested after they broke into a Norfolk business and took a joyride on a go-kart. The Cuming County Sheriff's Office has taken multiple reports of unrecognized vehicles showing up on personal property. The victim in the Sunday…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed 10 bills into law and announced his veto of a bill he says would harm Nebraska taxpayers. Legislative Bill 25 would make taxpayers financially liable for lawsuits filed against towns, cities, school districts, public power districts and other local government units. Taxpayers would…
West Point Elementary's Glow Run will be held on Friday, May 10th at the West Point-Beemer Track. PTO Group President Rachel Steskal says there will be fun for the entire family. Steskal says the Glow Run begins at 8:30 p.m. with check in at 7:45. Steskal has registration information and…
APRIL 25, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside his home. The…
After an hour of deliberation, a Phelps County Court Jury returned verdicts of guilty in the Motor Vehicle Homicide trial of 33-year-old Andy Eickhoff. The six member jury of four men and two women were handed the case shortly after 4:00pm Wednesday. Eickhoff was convicted of misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Homicide,…
