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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McIntosh Room Officially open to the public

The corner of Jackson and 10th in Sidney continues to be a social location with the opening of the McIntosh Room, a place for meetings that also has a commercial kitchen.

O’Neill Fire and Rescue responds to multiple fires, emergencies in busy week

O’Neill Volunteer Fire and Rescue crews stayed busy over the past week, responding to a series of fires and emergency calls across the area.

Gordon City Council weighs new rules for e-bikes and scooters

With concerns growing over safety, the Gordon City Council is one of several Nebraska towns considering new regulations for e-bikes and scooters.

Staying with the family agriculture tradition

Taylor Hutt is a senior at Merino High School. She also has a history of showing pigs and goats at the Logan County Fair. The passion for animals traces back to at least her grandparents.

‘The quintessential student’: UNK grad speaker found his calling through challenges and change

Tucked away in his inbox is a message from freshman year, when a University of Nebraska at Kearney faculty member called him out after he fell asleep in class. As Gavyn Brauer prepares to address his as the student speaker during Friday's summer commencement ceremony, he finds himself thinking about that moment.

NSP efforts around county fairs continue this weekend

Nebraska State Patrol Troopers remain on patrol in communities across Nebraska as summer events continue. Troopers are working in and around the Lancaster County Fair, the Scotts Bluff County Fair, and the Czech Festival in Wilber.