New Brand Effective Sept. 3 Lincoln, NE - 08/20/2024 - History Nebraska announced today it will return to its original, lawful name, the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS), effective Sept. 3, 2024. “Our return to the name Nebraska State Historical Society represents a recommitment to our mission to collect, preserve,…
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years. “The continued…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Many lawmakers say they are proud of the passage of the centerpiece property tax reform measure during their special session that adjourned Tuesday, while expressing disappointment that they didn't accomplish more. LB 34 was scaled down from Gov. Jim Pillen's original property tax plan, but Sen. Lou…
August 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. The campaign runs through Labor Day weekend. “Impaired driving is preventable,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State…
At 1:05 PM today, the Kearney Police Department responded to a series of events leading to the apprehension of a burglary suspect east of Walmart. Around noon, the 911 Communications Center received a report of a suspicious male hiding under vehicles in the Walmart parking lot. KPD Officers were dispatched…
Loomis, Neb. - Loomis has high hopes for the 2024 volleyball season. The Wolves are looking to follow-up their 18-13 finish from last year with an even deeper push in the postseason. Loomis is also in search of their third-straight winning season after finishing 2022 at 16-13. Head Coach Carrie…
A Lexington man facing child porn and sexual assault charges in two cases hastaken a plea deal. According to Dawson County District Court records, Gabino De LosSantos, 31, pleaded no contest on Friday to two charges, including Distribution of ChildPornography. In exchange for the pleas, seven counts of Possession of…
Holdrege, Neb. - The Holdrege Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded to a house fire at Dewayne's Trailer Court on Monday night around 10:10 pm. A pair of mobile homes were destroyed and another sustained smoke damage at the 500 Lincoln St. trailer park in Holdrege. Lots 36, 37, and…
ROCKVILLE - Responders were busy Tuesday morning with multiple accidents reported along Highway 58. The Sherman County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to a car vs. calf accident on the highway near Rockville. Soon after, a separate car struck a deer a short distance away. The driver of that…
OXFORD - After a 19-10 mark last year, the Southern Valley volleyball team is poised to continue to improve as the 2024 season approaches. Four starters return from last years bunch including seniors Adi Hunt and Brecklyn Hammond who were both second team all conference last year. Hunt averaged over…
