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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City council approves solid waste agreement with Lodgepole 

The City of Sidney provided solid waste pickup services when the Village of Lodgepole's truck quit working, and continued when the board lost its quorum.

Logan County Chamber recognizes Culligan Water

Sterling's Culligan Water is one of more than 800 franchised dealerships in more than 90 countries. The company was recognized as Business of the Week on August 3.

Powerful storm causes widespread damage, power outages near Rushville and Gordon

A powerful overnight storm caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure south of Rushville and Gordon, leaving residents without power and creating dangerous conditions along area roads.

Panhandle mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus 

Mosquitoes collected from Panhandle trap sites in Scotts Bluff and Morrill Counties have recently tested positive for West Nile virus. These are the first confirmed positive mosquito pools of the season in the Panhandle.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Cherry, Garden, Sheridan counties

The National Weather Service in North Platte has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cherry, Garden and Sheridan counties until 8 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Logan, Phillips counties in Colorado