Nebraska
Nebraska troopers cited over 300 drivers in speeding campaign
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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – The Nebraska State Patrol wrapped up a statewide marketing campaign that ended with over 70 dashing citations.
From July 20-August 14 with different legislation enforcement, the Cease Dashing Earlier than It Stops You marketing campaign’s objective is to lift consciousness of dashing and improve police presence all through Nebraska in keeping with the discharge.
Officers say there have been 72 dashing citations for going at or over 100 mph and one other 364 dashing citations for going between 90-99 mph. Over 1,100 drivers helped throughout this marketing campaign.
“Colleges are again in session throughout a lot of the state and summer season holidays are coming to an in depth. Whether or not touring on the interstate or in a faculty zone, it’s crucial to look at your pace to maintain others and your self secure.”
The marketing campaign was successful partially resulting from a $20,000 grant from the Nebraska Division of Transportation – Freeway Security Workplace.
Listed below are extra citations and arrests from the marketing campaign:
- 69 arrests for drunk driving
- 38 citations for open alcohol containers
- 25 citations for a minor in possession
- 129 citations for driving underneath suspension
- 78 citations for no proof of insurance coverage
- 43 citations for no seat belts and 16 citations for improper baby restraint
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Nebraska
Sidney graduate Karsyn Leeling earns Gatorade Nebraska Girls Track and Field Player of the Year
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SIDNEY, Neb. (KNOP) – Karsyn Leeling was named 2023-2024 Gatorade Nebraska Girls Track and Field Player of the Year. The Sidney High School athlete had a senior season to remember in track and field. In May she wrapped up her high school career with three Class B state championships claiming titles in the long jump, triple jump and the high jump. She would also break a state record in the high jump back in April.
Leeling went on to win a national title in the high jump at Nike Outdoor Nationals clearing six feet even to earn All-American honors.
She maintained a 3.66 PGA in the classroom and will continue her track and field career at the University of Nebraska this coming fall.
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Nebraska
Pillen officially announces intent to call special session for Nebraska tax reform
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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen took the next step in securing a special session in the state’s legislature this summer.
Gov. Pillen on Tuesday sent a letter to Speaker John Arch, officially announcing his plans to call senators back to Lincoln on July 25. The purpose of the session is to make more headway on addressing property taxes in Nebraska.
“In my sine die address in April, I stated that I would call a special session this summer to facilitate another opportunity for us to meet Nebraskans’ demand that their elected leaders fix this crisis now,” read the Governor’s letter, in part. “I have traveled extensively across the state since the Legislature adjourned and have heard from a wide range of people. Their message is clear: stop this massive overall tax increase by fixing property taxes.”
Gov. Pillen has been hosting town halls across the state over the past two months since the legislative session ended, working to educate Nebraskans on what he calls a “tax crisis.”
He still has several of those meetings planned:
Wednesday, June 26
1:30 p.m. (CT) Columbus: Columbus Chamber of Commerce, 753 33rd Ave, Columbus
Thursday, June 27
10:00 a.m. (CT) Valentine: Mid Plains Community College, 715 E Hwy 20, Valentine
1:00 p.m. (MT) Chadron: Chadron State College, Student Center – Lakota Room, 1000 Main Street, Chadron
4:30 p.m. (MT) Alliance: Westside Events Center, 2472 County Road 62, Alliance
Friday, June 28
8:30 a.m. (MT) Ogallala: Petrified Wood Gallery, 418 East 1st Street, Ogallala
1:00 p.m. (CT) McCook: Coppermill Steakhouse, 202 Coppermill St., McCook
4:00 p.m. (CT) Lexington: Central Community College – The Opportunity Center, 1501 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington
Along with slashing property taxes, Gov. Pillen also wants to ensure that the legislature knows he will call a special session regarding other “unfinished business” leftover from the 2024 legislative session, which could include Nebraska’s move to a “winner-take-all” state during elections.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 2.5% in May
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Nebraska’s unemployment rate in May was unchanged at a seasonally adjusted rate of 2.5%. That rate is unchanged from September 2023 and up 0.4% from May 2023.
Nebraska’s rate is the fourth lowest in the nation. The national seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May 2024 is 4.0 percent, up 0.1 percentage points from the April 2024 rate of 3.9 percent and up 0.3 percentage points from the May 2023 rate of 3.7 percent.
“Nebraska’s total nonfarm employment has been on an upward trajectory since February and reached an all-time high in May at 1,077,200,” said Commissioner of Labor John H. Albin. “Omaha’s leisure and hospitality industry saw a large gain over the month, with all the metro areas reaching record highs in total nonfarm employment.”
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