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2 days ago | kgfw.com | Brian Neben

ELM CREEK — Interstate 80 near Elm Creek was closed to traffic due to an accident that took place amid severe weather during the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25. Around 3:20 p.m., while severe thunderstorms moved through central Nebraska, Elm Creek Fire and Rescue, the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office and Nebraska State Patrol were dispatched near the area of mile marker 255 on Interstate 80 near Elm Creek for the report of an accident that was blocking the east and westbound lane.

3 days ago | kgfw.com | Brian Neben

KEARNEY — With rainfall that occurred during the overnight hours and more thunderstorms anticipated, a Flood Watch has been issued for parts of central Nebraska on Wednesday, June 25. According to the National Weather Service – Hastings, the watch will be in effect from 3 p.m. through Thursday morning due to flooding caused by excessive rainfall. The watch is in effect for the following counties in central Nebraska, Greeley, Howard, Merrick, Nance, Sherman and Valley.

3 days ago | kgfw.com | Brian Neben

KEARNEY — There were several public comments regarding the City of Kearney and its choice in naming the next Keno operator within the community during their meeting on Tuesday, June 24. Brenda Jensen, City Manager, gave the context regarding Keno operation in Kearney, which goes back to 1990 when Kearney voters approved Keno for the purpose of community betterment. After 1990, the city has had two entities operating Keno on its behalf, Kearney Keno, Inc. and Kearney Gaming, LLC.

3 days ago | kgfw.com | Brian Neben

KEARNEY — The City of Kearney and Buffalo County held a joint meeting in support of the new Law Enforcement Center project, which is set to be located near the county courthouse along 2nd Ave. Sherry Morrow, chairperson of the Buffalo County Commissioners, started the meeting by saying that the most visible part of the connection between the county and the city is the co-location of the Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office in one space.

3 days ago | kgfw.com | Brian Neben

GRAND ISLAND — A 15-year-old juvenile was apprehended by law enforcement in a stolen vehicle in Grand Island on Tuesday, June 24. According to the Grand Island Police department, a 32-year-old woman reported that her 2018 Chevrolet Traverse had been stolen from her driveway between 10 p.m. on Monday, June 23 and 8 a.m., June 24. It was reported to the officers that the keys had been left inside the unlocked vehicle.