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State Unemployment Drops to 2.9 Percent
The Nebraska Labor Department says the state's preliminary unemployment rate has dropped a tenth of a point, hitting 2.9 percent in May, compared to 3 percent in April.The department said in a report ...
Jun 16, 2017
Two More Tornadoes Confirmed in Nebraska Panhandle
The National Weather Service has confirmed two more tornadoes that touched down in the Nebraska Panhandle on Monday.The service said that an EF-1 twister carrying winds up to 110 mph struck the east s...
Jun 16, 2017
Valley County Sheriff's Office
The Valley County Sheriff's Office reports that 43-year-old David Figueroa of West Point, Nebraska, was bonded out of Valley County Jail for Valley County, pending court appearance. Figueroa was relea...
Jun 16, 2017
Nebraska State High School Rodeo Finals 1st Go Round Results
Nebraska State High School Rodeo Finals 1st Go Round Results 6 15 17Bareback Riding1 Trey Seevers, North Platte-652 Gauge McBride, Kearney-64Barrel Racing1 Sheyenne Hammond, Valentine-17.9272 Brook Ja...
Jun 16, 2017
EF-2 Tornado Confirmed in Western Nebraska
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-2 tornado churned into western Nebraska from Wyoming, killing horses, injuring two people, and damaging buildings before dissipating.The service s...
Jun 15, 2017
Paxton named Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska
A Tryon woman has been named Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2017.Molly Paxton was crowned Wednesday morning at the North Platte Community Playhouse in North Platte. Paxton, 15, won the horsemanship, appeara...
Jun 15, 2017
Kohmetscher named Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2018
Kristin Kohmetscher is Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2018. The Lawrence woman was crowned Wednesday night during the first performance of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte. Kohmetscher, 25, won the categor...
Jun 15, 2017
EEOC Sues Nebraska Bank
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing a Nebraska bank it says violated federal law by paying a woman less than it paid a man for the same work.The lawsuit says Heritage Bank in Wood Riv...
Jun 15, 2017
Strong Storm Downs Trees and Power lines
A powerful thunderstorm has left a trail of downed trees and power lines in eastern Nebraska.The storm struck around 8 p.m.Tuesday, packing winds reaching 75 mph at Columbus airport. Authorities say a...
Jun 15, 2017
Next Public Hearing Set for Keystone XL
A state commission that will review a proposed route for the Keystone XL pipeline through Nebraska has set another public hearing to gather input.The Nebraska Public Service Commission says it will ho...
Jun 15, 2017
