LINCOLN, NE – Ahead of this week’s special session aimed at addressing Nebraska’s escalating property tax crisis, Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a ‘statement of principles’ as to how he will approach the debate on reforming Nebraska’s imbalanced sales tax exemptions. “This legislative process depends on everyone bringing their good faith ideas for the purpose of producing…
Kearney, Neb. -- The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched Monday afternoon to a structure fire at 2900 Grand Avenue #72 (East Lawn Mobile Home Park). Dispatch advised there was a report of smoke and flames coming from a bedroom and residents were evacuating. Upon arrival, KVFD crews reported…
Lincoln – July 2024 marks the second anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline. 988 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health-related crisis, or any form of emotional distress. This free and confidential mental…
(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) have arrested a man following a pursuit in Lincoln County. Thursday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m., a trooper patrolling on Highway 83 near mile marker 104 attempted a traffic stop on a motorcycle traveling at 122 miles per hour. The driver…
Lincoln, NE - July 22, 2024 - One lucky player who bought a Lucky For Life ticket for the Sunday, July 21 drawing has won $25,000 a year for the rest of their life. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that one ticket sold for Sunday's Lucky For Life draw matched…
Grand Island, Neb. — When firefighters rush to the scene of a structure fire, the top priority is making sure everyone in the home has made it out of the home safely, and that includes your family pets. However, sometimes pets are in the home alone, which leads to them…
President Joe Biden says he will "stand down" and not run for reelection. pic.twitter.com/RMIRvlSOYw— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Lincoln, NE – In accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. 71-601.01, Nebraskans will now be able to obtain an Abstract of Death certificate if there is a pending investigation into a loved one's death. For deaths occurring after July 19, 2024, this certificate will automatically be issued if the death certificate is…
Anglers can use all the help they can get in the heat of summer when fishing gets tough. They, and their baits, really are up against all the competition in the water. Knowing when and where to fish can make all the difference. “During the summer, fish have so much…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Friday, July 26. This year’s event covers three days and includes breakout sessions on talent attraction, housing and childcare solutions, manufacturing, stewardship…
