Between 2021 and 2023, reports of fraud against seniors rose by 209%, and losses skyrocketed by 419%, surpassing all other types of scams.
By News Channel NebraskaSeven people, including five juveniles, were taken into custody Wednesday following a multi-agency investigation into drug trafficking and illegal weapons in western Nebraska.
Superintendent little more than $1 million in staff reductions
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.
A former Valentine police officer has been sentenced in two misdemeanor cases and has changed his plea in a separate felony assault case.
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.
Arlie McCloy III, 42, of West Virginia is in custody after a chase with the Nebraska State Patrol with speeds exceeding 100 mph.