LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in damage across eastern Nebraska Friday afternoon: "Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today's storms. I have ordered that state resources be made available…
As of Friday afternoon at 4:00 pm, trained spotters with the National Weather Service confirmed at least 23 tornadoes and reported spottings of at least two funnel clouds. Storm cells are still popping up as this is a developing story. Butler and Lancaster counties recorded at least four and five…
Several funnel clouds and tornadoes were reported in Lancaster and surrounding counties this afternoon including this one in a picture taken on the Press Box on the 6th floor of Memorial Stadium looking to the east. It apparently touched down in the 33rd and Superior streets area. Thanks to Lexington…
APRIL 25, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside his home. The…
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Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a decline during March, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, fell 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. “Taken together, the two monthly reports suggest that there…
After the passage of LB 1402 by the Nebraska Legislature last week, it begs the question of what will happen with a referendum question on the November ballot. The measure changes the state funding mechanism for scholarships for students to attend private or parochial schools, with an appropriation of $10…
Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered flags be flown at half-mast until 5:00pm on the day of Officer Ross Bartlett's burial. View video of Nebraska State Patrol press conference here. APRIL 13, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett.…
A 47-year career in the KRVN Engineering Department comes to an end this week when Jim Liffrig retires. His primary responsibility over the years has been the 880 AM transmitter site near Holdrege. Fresh out of engineering trade school in Minneapolis, Liffrig moved from Minneapolis to Holdrege with intentions to…
At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, a Kearney Police Department K-9 Officer was on routine patrol, when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked near a storage facility in the 1600 block of 30th Avenue and saw two adult male subjects standing outside the car. The officer recognized…
