Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce the stops included in the 2024 Nebraska Passport program. The Passport inspires Nebraskans and tourists to travel throughout the state collecting stamps to earn prizes while also supporting Nebraska's tourism destinations and local businesses. The Nebraska Passport program is entering its 15th year. "Reaching 15…
Nebraska's Secretary of State says a referendum on LB753, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, will remain on the general election ballot for voters to consider whether it should be repealed. The referendum petition question was certified by Bob Evnen last October, but in January, Sen. Lou Ann Linehan sent a letter…
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose in January, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, increased 0.58%. “The increase in the leading indicator suggests that the Nebraska economy will grow at a moderate pace through mid-2024,” said economist Eric Thompson, director of…
A second person is now facing charges in a Cozad child abuse case where authorities say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Jasmine Hopkins, 19, is charged with Felony Intentional Child Abuse. According to an arrest affidavit, the Cozad Police Department responded on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 to the 200 block…
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 (BLOOMFIELD, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release the names of the two victims killed in Tuesday’s shooting in Bloomfield. The victims have been identified as Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffett, 49, both of Bloomfield. At approximately 9:30 a.m., Knox County received a…
YORK COUNTY -- During a traffic stop on Sunday, at 11:24 a.m., the York County Sheriff's Department found 400 pounds of high grade marijuana during a traffic stop. According to the Sergeant Taylor Samek, the deputy conducted the stop on a 2024 Coachman Pursuit motorhome near Mile Marker 354, one…
On 2/6/2024 at approximately 3:49 p.m. the York County Communications Center received a notification of a stolen vehicle potentially traveling through York County on Interstate 80. At approximately 3:53 p.m., a Deputy with the York County Sheriff's Office located the vehicle as it was traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near…
Lincoln, NEB - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team, with assistance from the Seward County Sheriff’s Office, have safely resolved a standoff in Utica. At approximately 1:40 p.m. Wednesday, Seward County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call at a residence in Utica. During that initial response, a subject…
A Nebraska feedyard was honored at the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention for its efforts in implementing Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) into its operation. The National BQA Awards, funded in part by the Beef Checkoff, annually recognize outstanding beef and dairy producers, marketers and educators. Adams Land & Cattle of Broken…
OMAHA, Neb. – The Omaha Supernovas and its owners received high-level endorsements and recognitions this week by the City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska with a Gubernatorial Proclamation, Omaha City Council Proclamation, and the two owners present at the first match on Wednesday, Danny White, and Chris Erickson, being presented Keys…
