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Wanted man caught after asking for gas at southeast Nebraska home, authorities say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A report of suspicious activity led to a wanted man’s arrest Saturday in rural southeast Nebraska. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a home near Elmwood around 10 a.m. Ronald Gallagher, 33, had stopped at the home near 334th and...
Southeast Nebraska state school board race highlights mental health, teacher retention
LINCOLN — Three educators with backgrounds in mental health and nursing are looking to succeed a two-term board member who declined to seek reelection this year. Three candidates are looking to succeed District 2 board member Lisa Fricke of Omaha, who was first elected in 2016 and declined to seek reelection in 2024, as did all […] The post Southeast Nebraska state school board race highlights mental health, teacher retention appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Ashland-Greenwood's Corey to play baseball at Dakota Wesleyan
(Ashland/Greenwood) -- Ashland-Greenwood senior Statton Corey is the latest Platte Valley baseball standout to announce a commitment to play at the next level. Corey recently announced he will join with his high school teammate Cody Pluta with Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, South Dakota. “In August, they had a showcase camp,”...
Record watch: Gretna East's junior forward looks to break single-season goal record in Nebraska on Saturday
Gretna East's junior forward is three goals short of setting a new single-season state record. Sonora Defini scored six goals and ran her season total to 52 on Wednesday in the Griffins' 12-3 win over Scotus. She needs three more goals to set a new single-season scoring record. The current...
Father who said 'I would do it again' after smothering children and tucking them into bed locked up for life as he claims he 'always will love my wife and kids'
A father convicted months ago of smothering and killing his two young children following a chilling confession that he "would do it again" was locked up for the rest of time. The post Father who said ‘I would do it again’ after smothering children and tucking them into bed locked up for life as he claims he ‘always will love my wife and kids’ first appeared on Law & Crime.
Athlete of the Week: Gretna East baseball’s Trevor Cox
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Year One for Gretna East baseball couldn’t be going much better. “These guys just kept believing,” head coach Darrell Everhart said. “We kept telling them to trust the process and here we are.”. The Griffins clinched a state tournament berth in their inaugural...
Scatter Joy Acres provides sanctuary near Murray for animals, people
MURRAY, Neb. (KOLN) - Scatter Joy Acres is a unique sanctuary that promotes healing with animals. After the tornadoes of April 26, the place is currently treating and housing 15 pets, while their owners pick up the pieces. Among over 88 animals, the list of new residents includes dogs, ponies,...
New details emerge in case of December 2023 La Vista robbery and assault
OMAHA, Neb. — New developments come out in a case of robbery and assault in La Vista. The case dates back to December. Prosecutors said the suspects were after money, even forcing the victim to drive to an ATM after they beat him up. Jason McClure, 18, pleaded no...
Nebraska Class B state track qualifiers, start lists announced
(KMAland) -- The complete list of qualifiers and start lists for the Class B state track meet has been released by the NSAA. Check out the area qualifying events below with the full list for girls linked here and boys linked here. GIRLS. Ashland-Greenwood (6) Lauren Gerdes — high jump...
Lancaster County business destroyed by tornado is laying off 62 employees
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Garner Industries is laying off several employees after a tornado destroyed its facility near Waverly. In a press release Monday, CEO and President Scott McLain announced that 62 employees were laid off. On April 26, a confirmed EF-3 tornado reduced the company’s 115,000-square-foot building to...
Weekend Hard Fought For Vanderheiden
EAGLE, Neb. (May 4, 2024) While not the desired results, the weekend saw a lot of fight on the part of Cole Vanderheiden, who, while not getting where he wanted, still managed to charge forward. Sadly landing a DNF at Beatrice Speedway on Friday night, the return to Eagle Raceway...
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