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@NebPubMediaNews radio reporter/TV documentary producer. Host of the history podcast Once Again. LISTEN! Michigan-born, Purdue grad, Nebraska-based.
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Nebraska fire marshal cautions that Fourth of July fireworks could create a 'hazardous situation' in dry areas

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By Bill Kelly Verified, Jessica Meza
| Humanities Desk
he added if local officials decide a ban is appropriate, he supports that decision. “I would be in favor, if that's something you feel strongly about," Hohbein said. Communities in and around areas impacted by recent wildfires have voted to ban fireworks. They include Alliance, Chadron and Crawford. Some entire counties passed bans, including Box Butte, Dawes, and Kimball. Additional towns and counties could be added as conditions change.
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Nebraska Supreme Court rejects appeal in 1999 Scottsbluff child murder

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By Bill Kelly Verified
| Humanities Desk
In a brief filed last year in support of his case, Mata claimed he’d been “plagued by counsel who labored under conflicts of interest and failed to protect his constitutional rights.” A Scotts Bluff County District Court Judge had thrown out the case. Mata appealed to the state’s Supreme Court. In the opinion released Thursday, the justices determined Mata’s most recent appeal had come too late, and the law did not allow this type of request to challenge his sentence.
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Ricketts takes early lead in Nebraska U.S. Senate primary

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By Bill Kelly Verified
| Humanities Desk
Even without running a primary election campaign, Osborn’s fundraising efforts for 2026 have been on pace with Ricketts established campaign organization. “I think what that shows is viability,” Osborn said. “2024 wasn't just a one off for us. We're back and people are still interested in this brand of politics” In 2024, Osborn opposed Sen. Deb Fischer as an independent, attracting a surprising 47% of the vote against the incumbent Republican.
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