Overton, Neb. -- A slowdown in eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 has been reported as a result of a two-vehicle accident with possible injuries that occurred just east of the Overton I-80 Interchange around MM 248. One of the vehicles is a semi. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 30.…
Shortly after a Furnas County District Court jury found 57-year-old William J. “Billy” Quinn guilty of 13 felony counts last month in connection with an ongoing child sex trafficking investigation in Furnas County, his attorney filed a motion for a new trial. On Monday, District Judge David Urbom overruled…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha man has been indicted on a federal charge of bank fraud after prosecutors say he lied to get a loan through a federal program meant to help businesses struggling in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The indictment against Yah says he was director…
LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance attempting to re-impose mask guidance for vaccinated people. “The CDC’s new guidance suggesting that vaccinated people wear masks indoors flies in the face of the public health goals…
Courtesy/enwikipedia.org -- Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse released statements today after learning that their former colleague, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, who served the state of Wyoming from 1997 to 2021, passed away. Sen. Fischer: “Bruce and I mourn the loss…
Two 19-year-old suspects in the drive-by shooting death of a Lexington man appeared in Dawson County Court Tuesday morning. Adalberto Saenz-Gonzalez and Francisco Hernandez-Corona were each arraigned on charges of First Degree Murder, which carries a penalty of life in prison. Dawson County Attorney Elizabeth Waterman said she would…
LINCOLN, Neb. – Take advantage of Merritt Reservoir’s dark skies and take in the wonders of the night sky during the 28th annual Nebraska Star Party on Aug. 1-6 at the Cherry County state recreation area. The center of activity will be a large tent on the observing field near…
Both charged with First Degree Murder The Lexington Police Department obtained arrest warrants Monday for two suspects in connection with the July 6th drive-by shooting death of Marcus Keyser in Lexington. Lexington Police Chief Tracy Wolf says Adalberto Saenz-Gonzalez, Jr, 19, was arrested around 4:00pm Monday at a residence located…
Columbus, Neb. – Scam activity has seen a sharp increase over the weekend and into the start of the week, as scammers posing as Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) attempt to steal money from unsuspecting victims. NPPD's Nicole Brumbaugh says one of the tactics used by scammers is to contact…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nearly 50 Nebraska school boards have objected to proposed state health education standards that include lessons for young children on gender identity and gender expression. State Sen. Joni Albrecht said 47 school boards across the state have either adopted resolutions or sent letters opposing the first…
