Troopers find cocaine in I-80 traffic stop

LEXINGTON — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Grand Island man after finding over 5 pounds of suspected cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80.Friday, July 24, at approximately 11:05 a.m., a trooper saw a Mercedes sedan following a semi at an unsafe distance.

LLNRD and Nebraska DWEE partner for beach watch

Nebraska may be landlocked, but the sandy beaches surrounding lakes in central Nebraska attract anglers, inner tubers, paddlers, swimmers, and others who love the water.

Columbus Psychiatry Clinic provides mental health services for all ages

COLUMBUS — Some say courage is knowing when to ask for help.If you or your family members are facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or another mental health issue, it may be time to reach out.

NPR’s ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ coming live to Omaha

LINCOLN — One of public radio’s most popular shows is coming to Omaha this fall. NPR Presents “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” with Nebraska Public Media. NPR’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show will record a live performance at 7:30 p.m. CT, Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Orpheum Theater in Omaha.

LABOR OF LOVE

For Dan Wetovick, like for many, it started with a dream — a dream during a bout of West Nile virus late in the summer of 2003. In it, his deceased parents showed him what would become a years-long vision of a task he needed to complete.

Columbus Community Hospital recognized for advancing rural stroke care

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award for its efforts to improve stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes.

Troopers urge sober driving around community events

BURWELL — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are continuing efforts to maintain safe roadways around community events this summer with four special operations this week and weekend.