A conservative lawmaker from rural, western Nebraska took a leading role Thursday in the push to allow medical marijuana in the state.
By News Channel Nebraska
A Nebraska State Trooper suffered minor injuries Thursday evening when his patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle. At about 10:10 p.m. , the trooper was parked on Interstate 80 near mile marker 187. A Buick Enclave rear-ended the trooper. The driver of the Buick was cited .
Observant residents in Valentine helped authorities recover a stolen vehicle and arrest a suspect after recognizing the vehicle from a Facebook post, according to the Rock County Sheriff’s Office.
Storm warnings are reported from Kimball to Weld and Logan counties in Colorado. Torrential rains could result in flash flooding.
The City of Kimball will be temporarily draining the 1-milliongallon water storage tank. The procedure is part of a scheduled rehabilitation project . During this period, the City’s three municipal wells will remain fully operational and will continue to supply water at a combined capacity of up to 1.4 million gallons per day.
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne, Wyo., has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Kimball County.
Cherry County could be considering adding Flock cameras, but no cameras have been purchased or contracts signed, according to Cherry/Keya Paha Emergency Management.