Nebraska man caught with a pound of meth near Cheyenne gets 5 years in...
CASPER, Wyo — A Nebraska man stopped near Cheyenne last year with a pound of methamphetamine in his vehicle was sentenced to five years in federal prison last week. The sentence was among four announced by the U.S. Justice Department for the District of Wyoming in a release on...
Affidavit: Nebraska gas station manager stole winning scratch ticket worth $300,000
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Greeley man hit the jackpot last year but stole the winning scratch ticket, court documents say. Jeremiah Ehlers was arrested Monday on suspicion of felony theft by deception, according to Lancaster County Jail booking records. In an arrest warrant...
Man Gets a Year in Jail for Turning DMV Into a Fishy Scene
DMV Drama: Man Causes 9K Damage Throwing Fish and Carrots (Click for Previous Story May 2024) Joseph Schrader of Nebraska will be spending a year in jail after an incident last summer where he turned a DMV office into a seafood nightmare. Schrader, visibly agitated after the...
Teen arrested for laser strike on Nebraska State Patrol helicopter
LINCOLN, NEB — An 18-year-old was arrested after pointing a laser at the Nebraska State Patrol helicopter. According to Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) around 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, the NSP Aviation support unit was assisting Lincoln police with a pursuit. NSP says while the pilot...
In times of crisis, states have few tools to fight online misinformation
As deadly wildfires raged in Los Angeles this month, local officials were forced to address a slew of lies and falsehoods spreading quickly online. From artificial intelligence-generated images of the famous Hollywood sign surrounded by fire to baseless rumors that firefighters...
Nebraska Governor Boosts Summer Food Aid for Low-Income Families
AI was used to create this article. Governor Pillen Enhances Food Assistance for Nebraska Families. In a pivotal move to address food insecurity, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced a plan to expand summer food aid for low-income families. This decision comes as a...
Red Flag Warning for Nebraska in Aftermath of California Fires
"A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior," the NWS said.
Nebraska Eatery Serves The ‘Best Burger And Fries’ Meal In The State
This combination has stood the tests of time and continues to be a tried and true choice when deciding where to eat during a night out. It's hard to go wrong with a juicy burger topped with the works next to a basket of crispy golden fries dipped in your favorite sauce.
Nebraska congressman says there needs to be a ‘balanced’ approach with immigration enforcement
Nebraska Public Media reached out to elected officials from across the state for a series of interviews on topics important to their constituents. Those who represent the state had the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics during one-on-one interviews with reporters to...
Twice-a-year clock switching could tick closer to end under three Nebraska proposals
LINCOLN — Nebraskans tired of switching their clocks twice each year, in March and November, could have three legislative proposals to choose from this year to inch toward ending the practice. State Sens. Megan Hunt of Omaha, Dave Murman of Glenvil and Danielle Conrad of...