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LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nearly $400,000 worth of beef is missing after a slew of semi thefts that began last week. On Sunday, A Grand Island man reported that his semi was stolen on Friday. He told police that the GPS in his truck indicated that the truck was southwest of Lincoln near the intersection of 100th Street and Highway 33.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Fireworks are now permitted in many Nebraska communities, and they’re already causing problems in one city. The Grand Island Fire Department says crews battled several field fires yesterday, the first day fireworks were allowed. Communities to the north and west of Grand Island will...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (WOWT) - A man was arrested after law enforcement says he tried to meet with a 14-year-old girl for a sexual encounter. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, 22-year-old Hector Tercero of Roca was arrested Monday. NSP says he used social media to talk with and arrange to meet what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl.

Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Roca man following an investigation into child enticement. On Monday, investigators arrested Hector Tercero, 22, of Roca. Tercero had used social media to arrange a meeting for a sexual encounter with what he believed was a 14-year-old girl. He had actually contacted an NSP investigator posing as the girl.

(Grand Island, NE) -- A Roca, Nebraska man is arrested in connection to the enticement of a child. The Nebraska State Patrol says on Monday, investigators arrested 22 year old Hector Tercero. Investigators say Tercero had used social media to arrange a meeting for a sexual encounter with what he believed was a 14-year-old girl. The state patrol says Tercero had actually contacted an NSP investigator posing as the girl.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - You could see more people walking around with alcohol at the Nebraska State Fair if a special liquor license gets approved. The Nebraska State Board of Agriculture submitted a request for a Special Designated Liquor Licenses for the State Fair, which runs from Aug. 25 to Sept. 5.

OMAHA, Neb. — Vallen Bateman, 36, of Hastings, was sentenced in federal court for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell, on June 24, Bateman was sentenced to 66 months in prison. There is no parole in the federal system. After her release from prison, she will begin a five-year term of supervised release.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The City of Grand Island is looking for a new public works director, and there could soon be a salary increase for that position. The Grand Island City Council will consider approving a salary ordinance to amend the salary range of the non-union public works director role.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Heartland Lutheran High School is conducting a fireworks shop out of a trailer at the intersection of Highway 30 and Webb Street in Grand Island. They are selling fireworks at 75% off and all proceeds of the fireworks shop will help fund the schools growing athletic program.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Three semi-trailers full of meat products were stolen this weekend in Grand Island and the thefts may be part of a nationwide trend. “It does not look like it was possible for a single person to conduct these thefts. Most likely it was a minimum of two people or more and then on top of that we have a similar thefts of meat products in other areas such as Colfax County and Omaha over the past several weeks that are probably related,” Grand Island Police Captain Jim Duering said.

Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of semi tractors, trailers and missing boxed beef. A Grand Island man called LSO Sunday to report his semi tractor and trailer was stolen from Grand Island sometime after Friday, June 24th and Saturday, June 25th. Deputies recovered the semi and turned it over to the owner. There was no sign of a missing trailer.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Fireworks can be colorful and entertaining, but if safety protocols aren’t properly followed while using fireworks, they can easily turn into an expensive trip to the emergency room. With the Fourth of July on the horizon, many people are starting to stock up on...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Grand Island is imposing a fireworks ordinance ahead of the Fourth of July. On Saturday, fireworks may be set off from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, an extra hour is added, giving residents until 11 p.m., and July 4 allows for fireworks from 8 a.m. to midnight.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - As of Tuesday morning, firework stands were officially able to start selling their inventory in Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney. Rockin’ Rich’s Fireworks is in its 17th summer of operation in Grand Island. For this crew, it’s become a family business and a...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The Nebraska 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship kicked off day one of events at Fonner Park on Wednesday. From archery, to air pistol and air rifle shooting, the seven hundred competitors in this weeks event have put in the long hours of practice to get here.