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(Malvern) — A Malvern man faces a bevy of charges following his arrest in Mills County Wednesday night. The Mills County Sheriff’s Office says 44-year-old Seighfred Esley Watson III was arrested shortly before 9:30 p.m. for abandonment or neglect of a dependent, four counts of child endangerment, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of

Farm income is forecast to decrease by 4% from 2023. Shown is a corn field in Saunders County, Nebraska, just outside of Ashland, in August 2022. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Farm income is forecasted to have decreased in 2024 by 4% from 2023, largely because of a decrease in cash receipts, or the gross income, from

Some local kids got to experience first hand what it takes to own and operate your own business at the Bartlett Center’s very first Holiday Mart. The non-profit hosted the Holiday Mart to raise funds for their upcoming holiday party on Dec. 20. “When we were looking at the budget, there really isn’t enough extra

(KMAland) — More than 60% of sexual assaults are never reported to police, due to concerns like fear of retaliation or negative social interactions. But Nebraska advocates say there are resources to help with confidentiality issues. These reminders come amid heightened concerns about threating behavior women experience online. Katie Welsh is the vice president of

The Holts Summit Police Department recently arrested four individuals for various sex crimes in the city, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. “The Holts Summit Police Department firmly believes that through collaboration with local, state, and regional partners we can AND WILL make our community safer,” the city said in a Sunday news release.

(BPT) – With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to gather with loved ones and enjoy delicious, comforting meals. Whether you’re preparing a cozy brunch or a grand holiday dinner, elevate your celebrations with festive dishes. Celebrity chef and TV personality Pati Jinich shares five expert tips to add an extra layer of

(BPT) – You know those people who have their holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving? They have a secret tactic: A theme. One year, they get everyone cozy gifts like pajamas, slippers, soft throws, candles. The next it’s kitchen stuff. This year, one of the hottest trends in holiday giving is technology, and the gizmos and

(BPT) – As you start checking off everyone on your holiday shopping list, it’s important to remember that more online shopping means more opportunities for cyber scams. But don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday cheer! It’s time to deck the halls with essential cybersecurity tips to ensure a safe and merry shopping experience. Unwrap

(BPT) – The holidays are full of fun, festive get-togethers, magical moments with friends and family — and often, a lengthy holiday home prep list. With celebrations just around the corner, you may want to prep your home for overnight guests to help you feel your best about hosting your loved ones this season. What

House Speaker Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, confers with representatives at the Kansas Statehouse on March 5, 2024. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — Kansas Republicans are poised to turn the campaign trail promise of property tax relief into reality with expanded supermajorities in the Legislature and potentially unprecedented control over the state’s budget process. However, state tax

Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong presides over the first day of hearings in a case related to medical cannabis ballot petitions. Sept. 20, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN — A Lancaster County District Court judge has overruled two final attempts to amend legal challenges against Nebraska’s two medical cannabis petitions. In a five-page order

SCHEDULED TRAFFIC: Speeding: Jose R. Lopez Ruiz, 33, Marshalltown, speeding. Rylee J. Nesheim, 19, Cedar Rapids, speeding. Cristian R. Morelos Naranjo, 26, Cedar Rapids, speeding. Terri L. Jennings Crawford, 45, Urbana, speeding. Katrina L. Wood, 48, Vinton, speeding. Nichole A. Pease, 31, Sigourney, speeding. Tonya D. Gosselink, 42, Grinnell, speeding. Glynna D. Kearns, 59, Vinton,

Chief Justice Marla Luckert of the Kansas Supreme Court signed an order appointing a 15-member committee to develop pland for implementing pretrial detention reforms suggested by a task force in 2020. The central goals is to balance the need for public safety and the constitutional rights of defendants. (Tim Carpenter/Kansas Reflector) TOPEKA — The Kansas

Scholars of the publicly-funded UNO Goodrich program at a picnic in 2019. Larry Bradley, who was a Goodrich scholar, and his wife, Cindy, just made a special donation to the program that’s now more than a half-century running. (Courtesy of Goodrich program) OMAHA — The global head of audit at KPMG International credits the Goodrich

By Calvin Silvers Northwest Missouri State announced on Thursday the hiring of the 21st head football coach in program history, John McMenamin.  A Bearcat alum, McMenamin is a native of Omaha, Neb., served as the offensive co-coordinator/pass game coordinator/wide receivers coach at Tulane University in from December 2021 to July 2023. A formal press conference to