FBI agent warns Nebraska seniors that elder fraud is increasing dramatically

Between 2021 and 2023, reports of fraud against seniors rose by 209%, and losses skyrocketed by 419%, surpassing all other types of scams.

November 20, 2024Updated: November 20, 2024
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Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Man hiking America forced to detour around South Fork Fire

Two arrested in Western Nebraska narcotics investigations 

Arrest warrants were served on three people related to the illegal sale of mushroom products.

East Elm Street to close for responder exercise

Multiple agencies will be taking part in an exercise involving a staged incident on East Elm Street in Sidney.

Sidney sends units to South Fork Fire 

The South Fork Fire near Crawford has burned more than 20,000 acres. Fire Departments with the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association are sending back-up.

South Fork Fire grows to more than 23,100 acres, 5% contained

The South Fork Fire burning near Crawford has grown to 23,112 acres and is now 5% contained, according to the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 2 (RMCIMT2), which took control Thursday morning.

Wildfire near Crawford grows to more than 23,000 acres, prompting evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire burning near Crawford has grown to more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest perimeter data submitted to the National Interagency Fire Center.