The Seward County Sheriff's Office reports one fatality in a multi-vehicle crash on Eastbound Interstate 80 about two miles west of the Seward interchange. It occurred around 6:15am on Wednesday September 11, 2024. The preliminary investigation revealed a tractor-trailer (vehicle 1) traveling eastbound collided with the rear of another tractor-trailer…
Crews were on the scene in the early morning hours Wednesday on I-80 between Goehner and Seward. The accident shutdown I-80 eastbound. It reopened in the afternoon. The crash also caused several traffic concerns and backups on HWY 34, as a detour for traffic on the interstate. No information has…
Kearney, Neb. -- The Kearney Police Department is aware of recent rumors circulating on social media platforms, including TikTok, regarding threats related to nationwide events and, specifically, to the Omaha area. KPD has investigated this report specifically as it pertains to Kearney and find no credible threat to Kearney Public…
(Lincoln, Neb.) — A Nebraska State Trooper and K9 have received a national honor for their work with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team. Trooper Austin Donner and K9 Tilt were awarded the K9 SWAT Deployment Award by the National Tactical Officers Association. The NTOA made the presentation Monday at their…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, securing the top spot in energy and fifth place overall internationally among associate institutions. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus…
LINCOLN, Nebraska — September 11, 2024 — Voting for Round 1 of the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition is officially open. Votes can be cast here. Public voting for the top 16 products in the bracket-style competition will be held Wednesday, September 11, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 22. Manufacturers, students…
Papillion, Neb. -- The 7th annual Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is set for this Saturday, September 14, at Werner Park Stadium, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Organizers say it's a way to honor and remember New York City Firefighters (FDNY) who selflessly gave their…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day, September 11, 2024. Flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset. “September 11 is a solemn day in our nation’s history. It is important that we collectively remember those…
LINCOLN — Supporters of two competing abortion-related ballot initiatives spent Monday at the Nebraska Supreme Court seeking rulings by Friday’s deadline to finalize the ballot. Justices heard oral arguments in three lawsuits: two seeking to block an abortion-rights amendment from the fall ballot and one arguing that the competing measures…
The Nebraska Department of Education will receive $55 million dollars over the next five years to help improve literacy throughout the state. This is the largest grant the NDE has ever received and is part of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Nebraska…
