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Trooper’s patrol vehicle struck while directing traffic on I-80

News Staff
Friday, June 13, 2025
OGALLALA  — A Nebraska State Trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol vehicle was struck on I-80 overnight in western Nebraska.At approximately 12:00 a.m. MT Thursday, troopers were called to the scene of a broken down semi blocking a lane of travel on I-80 between Roscoe and Ogallala.

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Troopers arrest Chicago homicide suspect in North Platte

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
NORTH PLATTE  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Illinois man wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide investigation.Wednesday afternoon, NSP was alerted that a homicide suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska, driving a semi.
Brooke Kinney practices inserting an intraosseous (IO) needle into a shoulder model to establish emergency access for fluid administration. Photo provided

Brooke Kinney practices inserting an intraosseous (IO) needle into a shoulder model to establish emergency access for fluid administration. Photo provided

BCHC hosts First-Ever Healthcare Career Camp

Ncj Staff Report
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) proudly hosted its inaugural Healthcare Career Camp on Tuesday, June 3, providing area high school students with a unique, hands-on experience exploring the diverse careers and operations that power the healthcare industry.

NSP, DMV warn of widespread text message scam

News Staff
Monday, June 9, 2025
LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles are warning about a scam that has targeted numerous Nebraskans today.The scam involves a text message purportedly from the Nebraska DMV claiming that the recipient has unpaid traffic fines and that several penalties are...
The Omaha Symphony concerts on Nebraska Public Media are being brought to television in part by generous donors from both organizations. Photo provided

The Omaha Symphony concerts on Nebraska Public Media are being brought to television in part by generous donors from both organizations. Photo provided

Nebraska Public Media Televises ‘Omaha Symphony in Concert: Choral Collaborative’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony will bring another of the symphony’s concerts to television viewers across the state this summer.“Omaha Symphony in Concert: Choral Collaborative” will air at 8 p.m. CT, Friday, June 13, on Nebraska Public Media.This recorded program features...

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Corn Board to meet

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Broken Bow Golf Club (2280 Memorial Dr.) in Broken Bow, Neb.The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment.