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
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

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Are Most Cherry County Landowners Against Commercial Wind? Planning Commission Debates Ban

The Cherry County Planning Commission voted Tuesday to recommend allowing small wind energy systems while prohibiting commercial and utility-scale wind energy projects under the county’s proposed new zoning regulations.

Two Pine Ridge Reservation Men Face Drug Charges After Alliance Traffic Stop

Two men from the Pine Ridge Reservation are facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in Alliance.

Valentine Teen Wins National Poppy Poster Contest

A 13-year-old Valentine teen has won the American Legion Auxiliary’s National Poppy Poster Contest.

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Nebraska state senate term limits up for vote this election

Pillen and Walz Face Off on Nebraska’s Biggest Issues

Republican incumbent Jim Pillen is facing Democratic challenger Lynne Walz, a former state lawmaker from Fremont.

Bison roundup, landowner mountain lion permits discussed at Niobrara Council meeting

A recent bison roundup, a potential landowner mountain lion hunting season and the ongoing elk hunt were among the topics discussed Thursday during a Niobrara Council meeting in Valentine.