Highlights from the 2010 Otoe County Fair Veterans Parade.
Attorney General Bruning today joined attorneys general from 33 other states and territories in reaching an agreement with Internet message board host Topix.com to improve consumer protections and eliminate the $19.99 fee to expedite review of abusive or inappropriate posts.
The agreement is the result of an initiative led by Bruning with attorneys general from Kentucky and Connecticut.
Lincoln - By mid-October, everyone receiving economic assistance can go to the new ACCESSNebraska "Benefits Inquiry" option at http://accessnebraska.ne.gov/ to check the status of their case and the amount of benefits they are eligible to receive.
Nebraska's farm real estate value rose from 2009, extending a trend that began in 1993, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service,
The first cases of West Nile virus have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
WATCH FOR SCAMS, FRAUD FOLLOWING STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES
LINCOLN, Neb. - Survivors recovering from the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that began in June are urged to beware of scam artists that prey on others' misfortunes, cautioned state and federal officials.
Video>>> Larry Greedy’s grandson drove a bulldozer into the open class building of the Fremont County Fair Thursday as fair officials applauded and an amazed audience gathered.
Greedy, a welder and heavy equipment operator from Sidney, built the compact dozer from spare parts and a resourceful mind.
Unadilla Fire Chief Steve Vodicka was on the fire hose with his son and wife suppressing a fire in a Unadilla trailer Saturday when a neighbor gave arriving firefighters alarming news.
The house owner, Ron Stock, was seen leaving earlier that morning, but the neighbor said his wife might still be inside.
The Nebraska Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program starts July 6 at 8 am with rebates of $100-$250 on six qualifying Energy Star products: central air conditioners, clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, air source heat pumps and natural gas and propane furnaces.
Video>>> The Sea to Shining Sea bicycle ride entered Otoe County Sunday on the second half of a bicycle ride across America with growing confidence that disabled people can exceed expectations.
“Everyone is pretty optimistic and happy about the ride being half over. Some people have been surprised they made it this far, but that is what this is all about, exceeding expectations and exceeding your perception of yourself,” said Sgt. Marc Esposito.
A bicycle ride aimed at showing the capabilities of America’s disabled veterans is scheduled to cross Otoe County on Highway 2 on Sunday, June 27.
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural bicycle ride called Sea to Shining Sea left San Francisco May 22 on a 4,000-mile, 63 day bike ride.
Video>>> LaReese’s Beauty Salon in Nebraska City is encouraging customers to help protect the beaches and wildlife sanctuaries of the Gulf Coast with a hair cut.
The cut hair, which naturally absorbs oil, is being pressed into mats and stuffed into nylon tubes that are used to clean-up oil bursting into the gulf from the Deep Horizon drilling disaster.
Otoe County sheriff’s deputies are hoping to interview a Tennessee couple arrested in Lincoln Wednesday in connection with a dime scam in Palmyra.
The sheriff’s office was called to the Casey’s General Store on June 15 to investigate a theft. An individual purchased $30 worth of gas with what appeared to be rolls of dimes and cashed in some alleged dime rolls for bills.
Richard Vlach of the Nemaha County Emergency Management office reports a slight breech in the federal flood levy at Brownville, Neb., at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The Missouri River stage at Nebraska City reached its peak at 10 a.m. June 15 nearly seven feet above flood stage.
The weather service reported a river stage of 24.83 feet at 9:45 a.m., compared to the 1993 record of 27.7 feet.
Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., told his Nebraska City audience Wednesday that the Middle East is on the verge of a nuclear arms race.
Fortenberry and Congressman Edward Markey, D-Mass., are leading a move to halt a civil nuclear agreement with Russia, citing the country’s role in advancing nuclear capabilities in the region.
The congressmen say Russia continues to assist Iran in the development of its nuclear program, as well as its anti-aircraft and missile defense systems.
Video>>> Nebraska City residents waved flags and held up signs to show their support for the 192nd Military Police Detachment Saturday.
Otoe County voters set a new low mark for voter turnout in the May primary election.
Of the county’s 10,771 registered voters, 2,022 cast ballots for a turnout of 18.7 percent.
Election Commissioner Janene Bennett previously reported that the lowest voter turnout in her 25 years at the post was 20 percent in the May 2002.
Paramedics say bystanders helped save the life of a Nebraska City man after a lawn mower accident Monday afternoon. William Knickman, 62, is listed in good condition today at Bryan LGH West hospital in Lincoln where he was taken by medical helicopter.
Emergency responders are making damage assessments this morning after three separate tornado sightings in Otoe County Thursday night.
Heavy rain and hail that covered the streets in Palmyra preceded the first tornado warning at 10:10 p.m. About 20 minutes later a tornado was spotted three miles west of Otoe moving northeast in Cass County.
