Nebraska News

Nebraska - In the month of May, the Nebraska Department of Transportation reported the unfortunate demise of 11 individuals as a result of vehicular accidents throughout the state. This casualty figure stems from a total of 10 separate traffic incidents. It is pertinent to note that three of the individuals who succumbed to their injuries were not secured with seatbelts at the time of their accidents. Conversely, two fatalities were recorded among seatbelt users, while the seatbelt usage status of the remaining four casualties remains unconfirmed. A geographical breakdown of these tragic incidents reveals that eight of the fatalities occurred in rural...

York, Nebraska - In a routine patrol stop, the Nebraska State Patrol reported a significant drug bust along Interstate 80, leading to the confiscation of 55 pounds of suspected cocaine. On Friday morning, at approximately 7:45 a.m., a State Trooper noted a vehicle in violation of license plate regulations. The vehicle was parked at an eastbound I-80 rest area near York, Nebraska. Upon approaching the vehicle and engaging with the driver, the officer sensed possible illicit activities and subsequently decided to conduct a vehicle search. Details outlining the trooper's reasons for initiating the search have yet to be disclosed. Nevertheless, the inspection...

Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Department of Revenue's Property Assessment Division reminds residents that the submission deadline for the Homestead Exemption program is swiftly approaching. Form 458, which is vital for the application process, must be lodged with the county assessor no later than Friday, June 30th. This program is designed to offer some relief from property taxes by removing all or part of the taxable value of a person's primary residence from the tax base. The state compensates counties and other governing bodies for the resultant loss in property tax revenue. Eligibility for the homestead exemption extends to property owners aged...

Grand Island, Nebraska - In the early hours of Sunday morning in the northwest region of Grand Island, a tragic shooting occurred, resulting in three fatalities. Grand Island Police Captain Jim Duering disclosed to Local News Omaha that the situation unfolded around 2:30 a.m. within the vicinity of the 4100 block of Arizona Avenue. Marty Klein, the Hall County Attorney, stated that the parties involved in the incident include a 26-year-old husband named Rex Goodell and his 23-year-old wife, Emily Goodell, both originally from Lincoln. The reasons leading Emily Goodell to be present in Grand Island at the time of the incident...

Lincoln, Nebraska - In a significant development, the Nebraska Legislature has given its approval to a bill that will revoke the helmet mandate for motorcyclists aged 21 and above. Under the conditions of LB138, motorcyclists who have successfully completed a safety course are entitled to opt out of wearing a helmet. The enactment of the bill is dependent on Governor Jim Pillen's signature. The bill, designed to offer flexibility and personal choice to seasoned riders in Nebraska, has already stimulated an influx of unlicensed, long-term motorcyclists eager to formalize their safety training. Steph Politt from the Dillon Brothers Harley-Davidson Riding Academy mentioned...

Lincoln, Nebraska - The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has reported that a woman was duped into withdrawing significant funds from her 401K savings in response to a deceptive phone scam. On Friday morning, the police were alerted by a 67-year-old woman who had become a victim of a scam, causing her to lose a significant $52,000. As per the victim's account provided to the investigators, she was initially contacted in March about purported fraudulent charges made on her bank account via Amazon. The woman was under the impression that she was communicating with a representative from her bank's Fraud Department, a...

Lincoln, Nebraska - With a bill aimed at legalizing medical cannabis in Nebraska currently stuck in committee, proponents of medical marijuana are making another attempt to bring the issue before voters for the third consecutive election cycle. Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, a group advocating for the cause, has submitted two initiatives to the Secretary of State's Office with the objective of qualifying the measure for the general election ballot in November 2024. Crista Eggers, the statewide campaign coordinator for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana, expressed her disappointment to state senators on the Judiciary Committee, emphasizing that if the Legislature fails to take action,...

Lincoln, Nebraska - Legislators in Nebraska endorsed an amendment on Monday compelling businesses utilizing Chinese-manufactured components in their cellphone towers to promptly execute replacements. The failure to adhere to this directive could lead to forfeiture of access to substantial subsidies traditionally utilized for network expansion purposes. The underlying concern stems from the hundreds of intercontinental ballistic missiles scattered throughout the state, some in close proximity to cellphone towers that incorporate parts sourced from the Chinese telecommunication colossus, Huawei. According to the Department of Defense, the likelihood of this equipment being used for espionage on Nebraskan military bases, such as Offutt Air Force...

Lincoln, Nebraska - A joint investigation by the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) and Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) led to an officer-involved shooting, which is currently under the purview of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. The incident transpired on Monday around 2:45 p.m., while investigators from the Lincoln Lancaster County Narcotics Task Force were carrying out an operation in the vicinity of NW 27th and West O streets, situated in Lincoln. Initial reports suggest that an altercation ensued between the law enforcement officers and a suspect during the course of the investigation. The situation escalated when an investigator from the Nebraska State Patrol...