NSP Crime Lab Director Retires, New Director Named

NSP Crime Lab Director Retires, New Director Named

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to congratulate Pam Zilly on her retirement after 37 years of service to the people of Nebraska. Zilly has spent the last 16 years as Director of the Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory. “Pam has been an incredible public servant for nearly…
Farmers to Benefit from Restored Balance of Power

Farmers to Benefit from Restored Balance of Power

The Supreme Court struck down Chevron deference, which is good news for American farmers and ranchers. Travis Cushman, deputy general counsel for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the most important takeaway from the case is a restored balance of power at the federal level… He says this decision sets…
Bessy Ranger District to close ATV trail for maintenance

Bessy Ranger District to close ATV trail for maintenance

HALSEY - Nebraska National Forests & Grasslands says an ATV trail in the Bessey Ranger District near Halsey will temporarily close for maintenance. According to a release, a well along the 113 trail needs maintenance, requiring the cutting of some trees. This requires the entire trail to be blocked while…
Grand Island Fire Department Provides Fourth of July Safety Tips

Grand Island Fire Department Provides Fourth of July Safety Tips

Grand Island, Neb. — In 2021, the National Fire Protection Association estimated fireworks were involved in 12,264 reported fires, including 2,082 total structure fires, 316 vehicle fires and 9,866 outside and other fires. These resulted in an estimated $59 million in direct property damage. In addition to property damage, the…
Additional details released in Crete shooting investigation

Additional details released in Crete shooting investigation

Watch video of the press conference here JUNE 29, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional information regarding yesterday’s shooting that occurred in Crete. At approximately 4:33 p.m. Friday, Saline County 911 received multiple reports of an active shooter incident occurring in the 1200 block…
Cozad Hospital Damaged by Early Saturday Morning Hailstorm

Cozad Hospital Damaged by Early Saturday Morning Hailstorm

COZAD, NE - Residents in southwest Dawson County were woken up in the early morning hours Saturday, June 29th as a severe thunderstorm with large and destructive hail made its way through the area. In its wake was extensive damage to homes, vehicles, businesses and many crops. Among the structures…