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Bicyclists set out for 30th Tour de Nebraska

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) _ Nearly 500 bicyclists are in their second day of travel along the more than 200-mile Tour de Nebraska route. The Grand Island Independent reports that the annual ride began Wednesday and goes through Sunday. Riders traveled from St. Paul to Loup City on Wednesday and ...

Bicyclists set out for 30th Tour de Nebraska

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Case in Southwest Nebraska

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever have been confirmed in the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department district which includes: Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Furnas, Hayes, Hitchcock, Keith, Perkins and Red Willow counties. “Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) is transmitted to humans by the bite of an ...

Beatrice man accused of punching infant, toddler, their mom

BEATRICE, Neb. - Authorities have charged a Beatrice man accused of punching an infant, a toddler and their mom. The Beatrice Daily Sun reports that 25-year-old Zachary Bond is charged with felony child abuse, terroristic threats and domestic assault. Gage County Jail records say he remained in c...

Motor Fuels Tax Rate to decrease by .3 for July 1 through December 31

The Nebraska Motor Fuels Tax rate for July 1 through December 31 will be 27 cents per gallon, down from 27.3 cents per gallon. The components of the future and current rates include wholesale, variable, and fixed rates. The wholesale tax rate is set depending on the wholesale price of fuel. T...

May Traffic Fatality Toll

LINCOLN, Neb. - During the month of May 2017, twelve persons were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Roads. ♦ These 12 fatalities occurred in 12 crashes ♦ Seven of the eight vehicle occupants killed were not using safet...