Emily Carlson

1 week ago | kfab.iheart.com | Emily Carlson

The latest numbers show 16 people died on Nebraska roads last month, six fewer than in March of last year. The Nebraska Department on Transportation reports the 16 deaths happened in 14 crashes. One was a pedestrian and two were motorcyclists. Eight of the thirteen vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, two were using a seatbelt, and three had seatbelt usage marked as "unknown."There were four fatalities on the interstate, six on other highways, and six on local roads.

Nov 24, 2024 | kfab.iheart.com | Emily Carlson |Wendy Wilde

(Omaha, NE) -- Funding for six student groups at the University of Nebraska Omaha are on hold after complains triggered an audit. The UNO student newspaper, The Gateway reported that students were made aware of the problem at a meeting where administrators reported the six student groups are not following the university's rule that the money must be used for a broad-based student population.

Jun 8, 2024 | irishstar.com | Emily Carlson |Emily Hodgkin |Cody Carlson

A driver's dashcam footage has captured the moment that has sparked debate over Tesla's decision to ditch traditional steering wheel stalks for turn signals, opting instead for steering wheel buttons. The video, shared on X, previously known as Twitter, by Prestige Worldwide (@dobackhuffinc), captures a Cybertruck, which starts at $102,000 and can cost up to $120,000 fully equipped, making erratic lane changes on a Montreal highway.

May 23, 2024 | directorsblog.health.azdhs.gov | Emily Carlson

On May 19, we recognized No Menthol Sunday, a national observance aimed at raising awareness of the harms associated with menthol cigarettes and promoting the benefits of quitting. This year’s event coincides with the Arizona Department of Health Services’ renewed commitment to accessible health services through the Arizona Smokers Helpline (ASHLine).

Dec 12, 2023 | rcreader.com | Emily Carlson |Michael Helke

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2023) — NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the fifty-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but ten points lower than this time last year.