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After a mild start to the month, February shows its true colors tomorrow

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - After a mild start to the month with 50s and 60s over the weekend, February shows its true colors today as temperatures were 30 to 40 degrees colder than yesterday evening behind a strong cold front that passed through earlier this morning. The blustery...
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DHHS Division of Developmental Disabilities Division Hosting Virtual Sessions to Support Families

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is hosting virtual technical support sessions for Nebraska families. The support sessions provide families direct access to a DDD subject matter expert for questions related to...
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Final Emergency Relief Project from 2019 Flood to Begin Construction

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced that construction on the Carns State Aid Bridge will begin on March 10, weather permitting. The bridge is located approximately 5.5 miles east of the Highway 7 bridge over the Niobrara River in Rock and Keya Paha...
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NE lawmakers look at tougher regulation of ‘crypto kiosks’

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill to implement consumer protections and license requirements for the cryptocurrency industry, and they're taking public testimony on it today. AARP Nebraska is among the groups working to get the word out about an uptick in cryptocurrency...
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Nebraska pharmacy owner gets probation for filing false Medicaid claims

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Monday announced that a Panhandle woman was sentenced for filing false Medicaid claims. Joan Kicken, 65, of Minatare got two years of probation and was ordered to pay $76,963.90 in restitution to Nebraska Medicaid. Kicken,...
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This Is The Friendliest Small Town in Nebraska

There are countless reasons to visit Nebraska. While each community boasts its personality and charm, Kearney is known for being the most friendly and welcoming of them all. Kearny is located in the state's center, 130 miles from Lincoln and 185 miles from Omaha. From its...
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Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska denies allegations of improper funding

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska firmly denied allegations made over the weekend that it has been using or securing funds inappopriately, noting that it undergoes regular audits and provides public-facing records in order to continue providing a “safety...
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Nebraska pharmacist gets probation, loses license in Medicaid fraud case

OSHKOSH, Neb. (KNOP) - A Minatare woman who owns Campbell Pharmacy in Oshkosh was sentenced to two years of probation on Monday after pleading guilty to one count of filing false Medicaid claims. Joan Kicken, 65, was charged with one count of fraudulently obtaining a payment on...
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Chief Justice Funke’s First ‘State Of The Judiciary’ Lauds Probation Services, Calls For More...

Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke (center) is helped into his black robe by family members at his investiture ceremony on Nov. 22, 2024. (Zach Wendling / Nebraska Examiner)
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Here’s when winter’s return could include light freezing rain

A cold front is pushing south through our neighborhoods this morning. Once it arrives, the wind will quickly pick up out of the north. Some of the wind will push over 30 mph midday. Although colder today, it will still be above average. Northeast Nebraska will be the coldest...

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