Peter Rice

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Fatal crash in Merrick County claims one life

1 month ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

MERRICK COUNTY, Neb. – One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in rural Merrick County. According to the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office, the fatal accident occurred just after 6:30 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Highway 92 and 2nd Road in Merrick County. Officials say the initial investigation revealed that two vehicles were driving southbound on 2nd Road and both failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with Highway 92.
Hastings Fire Department responds to house fire Monday

1 month ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

HASTINGS, Neb. - Fire and rescue teams responded to an accidental structure fire Monday around noon in South Hastings. According to fire officials the blaze was deemed accidental and started when cardboard boxes were left on an electric stovetop in the kitchen. The residents were in the process of moving in at 521 S. Boston Ave. and were not home at the time. A male resident returned to find the home filled with smoke and attempted to extinguish the flames using a fire extinguisher.
Sandhill Crane migration returns with expanded Rowe Sanctuary ready for record crowds

1 month ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

GIBBON, Neb. - Crane season is back in Central Nebraska, and local officials are anticipating more tourists than ever. Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes are expected to migrate through the region in the coming weeks, which will attract tourists from all over who want to see one of the world's oldest animal migrations. The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center's Rowe Sanctuary is now better equipped than ever to handle the influx of visitors, thanks to a $12.5 million renovation and expansion.
Two killed in Tuesday crash near Grand Island

1 month ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - The Nebraska State Patrol is announcing that two Lexington residents were killed on I-80 after crossing the median and hitting a semi head-on. Around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, a Chevrolet Trailblazer was traveling west on I-80 near mile marker 310, when it lost control, crossed the median, and struck a semi traveling East. Both occupants of the Chevrolet, Emelin Ortega Rodas, 25, and Daniel Ortega Marroquin, 62, both of Lexington, were pronounced dead at the scene.
City kicks off Kearney Tomorrow: 2050 Vision plan with public input sessions

1 month ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, Neb. - Kearney is looking towards the future with the launch of the Kearney Tomorrow 2050 initiative. The program aims to guide the long-term development of the community over the next 25 years, and started with public input sessions happening Tuesday and Wednesday. The public engagement process is a collaboration between the City of Kearney, the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Council for Buffalo County, and the Kearney Visitor's Bureau.
46 fire departments aid Custer County in firefighting efforts

2 months ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

BROKEN BOW, NEB. - Custer County is receiving major assistance from across Nebraska in its ongoing battle against fires threatening the area. The Broken Bow Area Rotary Club announced Wednesday morning that 46 fire departments have mobilized to support local crews in their efforts to combat the flames surrounding Custer County. Broken Bow Public Information Officer Mason Holmes reports that as of Wednesday morning the Lillian Fire and the E Table Road Fire are under control.
One Dead, another critically injured following domestic disturbance in Lincoln

2 months ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a domestic disturbance that left one person dead and another critically injured in southeast Lincoln. According to the Lincoln Police Department, officers responded Wednesday around 12:30 p.m. to S. 84th Street and Sandalwood Drive following reports of a 21-year-old woman being struck by a black car driven by a 28-year-old man.
Kearney's roundabout plans hit a bump, but still on track

2 months ago | central.newschannelnebraska.com | Peter Rice

KEARNEY, Neb. - Plans for a new roundabout at the Highway 30 and University Drive intersection are back on track after taking a brief detour due to a legal hiccup in the bid process. Kearney officials had hoped to get the project started earlier, with bids secured in January for the improvements, but the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) notified the city that it had only advertised for 18 days which is two days shy of the legal limit.
Ogden man reports stolen amps, speakers and guitar

Dec 23, 2024 | 1350kman.com | Peter Rice

The Riley County Police Department is looking for clues related to an aggravated burglary that occurred Sunday in the 200 block of Seventh Street in Ogden. RCPD officers filed the report around 4:20 p.m. and listed a 71-year-old man as the victim who said unknown suspects broke into his apartment to steal various items such as amps, speakers, and even a guitar. The total loss associated with the theft is around $2,000, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
City approves tax breaks for mixed-use building on former Commerce Bank site

Dec 18, 2024 | 1350kman.com | Peter Rice

Manhattan city commissioners Tuesday approved more than $2 million in tax breaks to raze the downtown Commerce Bank building and build a new retail and residential space. Officials from Hutton Development requested a 10-year property tax abatement and a sales tax exemption on construction materials. They also asked the city government to pay for half the cost of improvements to Poyntz Avenue.