WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and…
The West Point-Beemer School Board heard a Building Project Update at Monday night's meeting. Superintendent DJ Weddle tells KTIC News where they're at with that project. Weddle says they're still in the initial design phases, and want to go out for bids in June or July. Summer Maintenance Projects were…
A 25-year old Oakland man is in hot water following a fatal crash on I-80 in Omaha overnight Saturday. The Omaha Police Department reports Maison King was driving a Kia Sportage the wrong way and struck a Ford Fusion just after 1:30 a.m., causing an uber driver and unrestrained passenger…
April 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Nebraska chapter, and partner contractors across the state are recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, which occurs nationally from April 15-19. This national effort, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), emphasizes simple actions everyone…
Two Beemer men were involved in a Jeep/Tractor Accident on the 20A link just after 10:30 Monday morning. According to a press release from the Cuming County Sheriff's Office, both men were southbound just south of the 20A and P Rd intersection when the Jeep Cherokee, driven by an 88-year…
Three teenagers were injured in a two-vehicle rollover accident in Madison County. Two teenage girls were taken to a hospital after a one vehicle rollover accident at a recreation area in Stanton County. Governor Pillen offered his condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Ross Bartlett, who died…
Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered flags be flown at half-mast until 5:00pm on the day of Officer Ross Bartlett's burial. View video of Nebraska State Patrol press conference here. APRIL 13, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett.…
An Endangered Missing Advisory was cancelled last night after the 13 year old girl it was issued for was found safe. As of today, two intersections in Norfolk will be controlled with stop signs rather than traffic lights for a few months. Several area fire departments responded to a wildfire…
AGENDAWISNER CITY COUNCILREGULAR MEETINGApril 15, 2024 - 7:00 PMCOUNCIL CHAMBERS -1111 Ave EWISNER, NE 68791CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALLPursuant to Section 84-1412(8) of the NE Open Meetings Act, Location of Posted Open Meetings Act Consent Agenda – These items are routine, expected to require little or no discussion and…
Kim Knobbe, high school special education teacher at Guardian Angels Central Catholic was recently announced as the 2024 Archdiocese of Omaha Secondary Educator of the Year. Mrs. Knobbe will be honored at the Archbishop's Dinner for Education on Sept. 12 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha.
