Feb. 3, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — On Feb. 1, eight Nebraska communities were named recipients of a combined $2.65 million in federal grant awards as part of the new “Safe Streets and Roads for All” (SS4A) Grant Program, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). The competitive grant program, established…
Update 2/3/2023: The Omaha Police Department’s Officer Involved Investigations Team along with other law enforcement partners continue to thoroughly investigate this incident. We have provided a timeline of Tuesday's incident below. 11:49 a.m. - Suspect arrives at Target in a personal vehicle. 11:56 a.m. - Suspect removes a cardboard shipping box…
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced he is appointing Jim Scheer to serve as the District 3 Regent on the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. "Jim is a public servant who will work to grow the University of Nebraska," said Governor Pillen. "He believes in educational excellence, the importance of agriculture,…
Smeal Fire Apparatus in Snyder recently made a donation to Tekamah-Herman Public Schools. Director of Operations Joe Strode. Strode says Tekamah-Herman was able to purchase a couple of new welders for aluminum welding and learning how to pulse weld as well. He adds 4 used welders were donated to Wisner-Pilger,…
Burt County Fair Kickoff Event will be held on Saturday, February 11th at the Lyons City Auditorium. Foundation Member Jason Penke has the details. Foundation Member Mitch Nissen says auction items include two TV's, a pressure washer, and 6 signs. Tickets are $30 and can be bought at First Northeast…
On Thursday afternoon just before 3: 00 p.m. an accident occurred on Hwy 15 and 822nd Road on the Stanton/Colfax County line, northeast of Clarkson that claimed the life of a 19-year-old Schuyler youth. The investigation by the Stanton and Colfax County Sheriff’s offices indicate that a Toyota SUV wasnorthbound…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historical economic development investment as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support the development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in Laramie. The project will support the retention and creation of nearly…
A two vehicle accident northeast of Clarkson killed a Schuyler man and seriously injured an O'Neill man. In the Unicam the Revenue Committee heard testimony on the trio of bills meant to accelerate previously approved cuts in the top individual and corporate income tax rates. A continuing care home in…
(SIOUX CITY, Iowa) Jan. 31, 2023 – Fifteen years after the first Sioux City St. Patrick’s Day Parade traveled down 4th Street with just a few cars and trucks, the annual event will return – bigger and better than ever. The Sioux City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 17.…
Update 2/1/2023: Investigators have notified the suspect's next of kin. He has been identified as Joseph Jones, 32, of suburban Omaha. It was determined that Mr. Jones purchased the rifle used in this incident at Cabela's four days prior to this incident. The officer involved in this incident is Officer…
