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Illinois woman sentenced to 3.5 years for transporting drugs on I-80 in Seward County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A woman was sentenced Monday after she and three other women were caught transporting drugs on I-80 in Seward County in 2022. A judge sentenced Jennilee Janae Velez, 22, of Addison, Illinois, to 3.5 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and a quantity of oxycodone. Once she is released from prison, she will begin a two-year term of supervised released.
Deputy finds 200 pounds of crystal meth during traffic stop in Seward County
MILFORD, Neb. (KOLN) - A man was turned over to federal authorities after 200 pounds of crystal meth was found in his SUV during a traffic stop in Seward County. On April 25, a deputy with the Seward County Interdiction Task Force stopped a Toyota Highlander eastbound on I-80 north of Milford for reportedly violating the Nebraska Rules of the Road.
Donald Olson to celebrate 90th birthday
Donald Olson of Utica will celebrate his 90th birthday next week. He was born May 8, 1934, in St Edward. His family members include his wife, Ruth Olson (deceased); children, Doug and Dorothy Olson, Columbus, Timothy and Kristy Olson, Alvo, and Jeffrey and Teri Olson, Hastings; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Eagle boys win first SNC track title
Girls’ team scores—Fairbury 81, David City 72, Superior 70.6, Centennial 70, Heartland 41, Wilber-Clatonia 39, Fillmore Central 38, Sutton 36, Sandy Creek 30.3, Milford 30, Thayer Central 19. 100-meter dash—Ella Montgomery 13.85/13.46; Aubrey Burton 14.1; Haley Brhel 14.23. 200-meter dash—Sarah Spahr 29.19, Haley Brhel 29.36, Macy Stutzman...
Expansion Coming To Interstate 80 Near Lincoln
(Lincoln, NE) -- Construction expanding a stretch of Interstate 80 near Lincoln will start in the spring. The Nebraska Department of Transportation says about 13 miles of interstate between Lincoln and Pleasant Dale will be widened to adapt with motorist needs and growing populations. This expansion will not only alleviate...
Turning the page
Graduation is a poignant milestone, a threshold that signifies the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter. As caps are tossed into the air and diplomas are handed out beginning this weekend, a flurry of emotions accompanies the ceremonial proceedings. Hampton High School’s graduating class will...
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