Buffett says Gates' Epstein ties are 'distasteful' but didn't drive Buffett's charitable decisions

Billionaire Warren Buffett says his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates’ ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

July 15, 2026Updated: July 15, 2026
AP nullBy JOSH FUNK

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Pine Ridge woman sentenced after shots fired inside Rushville home

A 28-year-old Pine Ridge woman was sentenced to one week in jail and fined $500 after authorities said she fired a gun inside a Rushville home.

Seven arrested, including juveniles, in western Nebraska drugs and weapons investigation

Seven people, including five juveniles, were taken into custody Wednesday following a multi-agency investigation into drug trafficking and illegal weapons in western Nebraska.

Superintendent cites little more than $1 million in staff reductions

Superintendent little more than $1 million in staff reductions

Warrants lead to drug trafficking, firearms charges

Following multiple months of investigation by WING and partner agencies, law enforcement served multiple search and arrest warrants beginning in the early morning hours Wednesday. The warrants were served by the Scotts Bluff County SWAT team, the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT team, and the US Marshal’s Metro Fugitive Task Force. 

Former Valentine police officer sentenced for DUI, changes plea in assault case

A former Valentine police officer has been sentenced in two misdemeanor cases and has changed his plea in a separate felony assault case.

‘It’s way fun’ — Hundreds travel to Sandhills for  Nebraska Star Party

Hundreds of stargazers from across the country are gathered in the Nebraska Sandhills this week for some of the darkest skies in the nation during the annual Nebraska Star Party.