Nebraska Woman Accused of Stabbing Brother takes Plea Deal
COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) — A Columbus woman accused of stabbing her brother is scheduled to be sentenced Friday. Online court records show 21-year-old Alicia Martinez has taken a plea deal and pleaded no...
View ArticleWoman Dies after Rollover Accident in Southeast Nebraska
VESTA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a woman has died after a rollover accident in southeast Nebraska. The accident occurred sometime before 1:55 p.m. Tuesday on a county road south of Vesta. Johnson...
View ArticleMan Paroled in Minnesota Charged in Fatal Nebraska Shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A man released on parole less than two years ago for a Minnesota slaying has been charged with fatally shooting an Omaha woman and injuring her fiance last fall. Omaha police say...
View ArticleRicketts Agenda includes Income Tax Cuts, Agency Mergers
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts is calling on lawmakers to pass a property tax overhaul, merge state agencies and approve incremental income tax cuts that would begin in 2019. The...
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First Baby of 2017 Born at Box Butte General Hospital
The first baby born at Box Butte General Hospital arrived at 6:06pm Tuesday, January 10! Erin Shrewsbury, of Alliance (second from right) is shown holding oh so sleepy Baby Shrewsbury. The little lady...
View ArticleOmaha’s First 2017 Homicide Victim Killed by Truck
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police have disclosed that Omaha’s first homicide victim of 2017 was killed when he was intentionally run over by a pickup. Police said Thursday that investigators are searching for...
View ArticleOmaha could be Sued for Pub Fire
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The city of Omaha could potentially face lawsuits from Old Market property and business owners after a fire broke out in one of the businesses housed in the building. The city was...
View ArticlePanhandle Man Accused of Embezzling from Vehicle Dealership
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (AP) — A former car dealership employee in Scottsbluff has been accused of embezzling more than $113,000 while working there. Court documents say 58-year-old Terry Weddle was arrested...
View ArticleFirst Chadron Baby Of February to be Recognized
In honor of Nebraska 4-H Month, Dawes County Jr. Leaders in partnership with Chadron Community Hospital will recognize the First Baby of February. One special little girl or boy, who is the first one...
View ArticleCity of Alliance Activity Report, Jan. 13th
Each January, RSVP staff and volunteers participate in an MLK Community Food Drive in an effort to perform an act of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. RSVP would like to invite and challenge...
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Shear Expressions Moves to Vibrant 3rd St. Building
After a “complete overhaul and remodel” Shear Expressions owner Erin Dubs has moved into a new location in Alliance, 313 East 3rd Street. Dubs says, “We bought it in October 2016”, and after...
View ArticlePolice Arrest Man Suspected in Parking Lot Shooting
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha police have arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of shooting an employee in a parking lot of the Nebraska Furniture Mart. Police said late Thursday that the man was jailed on...
View ArticleNebraska, Iowa Prepare Ahead of Predicted Ice Storm
Nebraska, Iowa prepare ahead of predicted ice storm OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Store shelves are running low on ice melt and pantry staples in parts of Nebraska and Iowa as residents prepared for a predicted...
View ArticleEx-Officer to Appeal Conviction for Sex with Probationers
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — A former Nebraska probation officer sentenced to federal prison for having sex with probationers, then lying about it, is appealing his conviction. An attorney for 57-year-old...
View ArticleFatal Deer Disease Found in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska wildlife officials say a fatal deer illness has now been confirmed in the southeastern corner of the state. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says testing done on...
View Article$9 Min. Wage Creates Hiring Challenge for Nebraska Parks
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Seasonal workers who mow lawns, scrub toilets and answer phones at Nebraska’s state parks can command a higher salary, thanks to the state’s $9 minimum wage. State government is...
View ArticleMan Killed in Otoe County Collision
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 43-year-old man has died in a collision between his car and a semi-trailer in Otoe County. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 75...
View ArticlePanhandle District Judge Retiring, Dobrovolny Voices his Thoughts
GERING, Neb. (AP) — A veteran district judge in the Nebraska Panhandle has announced his retirement. The Nebraska Supreme Court said in a news release that Judge Randall Lippstreu will step down Feb....
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Perceptions of Pain Level Differs among Individuals
At Box Butte General Hospital, staff does everything to help with pain to ensure it is always well controlled. For that to happen effectively, good communication between a patient and his or her...
View ArticleRSVP Volunteers Community Food Drive
Each January, RSVP staff and volunteers participate in an MLK Community Food Drive in an effort to perform an act of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. RSVP would like to invite and challenge...
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