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A man drowned Tuesday at Prewitt Reservoir near Merino after jumping in to reach a drifting boat.

Nebraska grocers raise concerns about ban on soda, energy drinks from public grocery aid
Local grocers sounded alarm bells Tuesday about the potential negative impacts that incoming restrictions to Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could have on businesses and the more than 150,000 Nebraskans who use the program.

State patrol's surprise truck inspections in Keith County take unsafe vehicles, drivers off the road
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol’s Carrier Enforcement Division conducted surprise commercial vehicle inspections in Keith County, placing multiple vehicles out of service due to safety violations.

On opposite sides of the Nebraska-Kansas border, two towns celebrate longstanding Independence Day traditions
The towns of Hanover and Fairbury are both once again celebrating Fourth of July weekend with the latest installments of long-running traditions - both of which will still be in action on Saturday ahead of a fireworks display Saturday night.

State Patrol: Make sober driving a priority over Independence Day weekend
The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Independence Day weekend. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be on patrol across the state, working to keep roadways safe.

Plea agreement reached in Myers child abuse case, expected in Vieselmeyer-Scheets sexual assault case: district court roundup
Plea deals were reached in a child abuse case and a sexual assault case and opposite sentences were imposed in two unrelated drug possession cases in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday.