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On 08/08/2021 at 7:59 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Highway 20 in regard to a shoplifting. A 23 year old Valentine man was arrested.

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AUGUST 19, 2021 LINCOLN — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be working hard to keep Nebraska roads safe as the summer driving season comes to an end. “Schools are back in session and most summer vacations are in the rearview mirror,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

OMAHA – Investigators with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, Lincoln Police Department (LPD), Omaha Police Department (OPD) and Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) are alerting the public to an increase in overdose deaths that began August 10, from fentanyl-laced drugs. No less than eight overdose deaths and 21 overdoses have been reported between the two cities over the course of a six day span.

The Red Cross continues to work around the clock to address the severe blood shortage. An increase in demand from hospitals has resulted in the Red Cross distributing about 12% more blood products across the U.S. compared to this time last year. Summer is a difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs—even without the increased demand and the added struggle of a global pandemic.

Red Cross Disaster Action Teams (DAT) are the first line of care, comfort and compassion for those affected by a disaster. These volunteers are there in the immediate hours after a home fire or other local disaster to provide compassionate care and comfort.

For all kids, returning to school is full of possibilities, but it can also be full of potential dangers. By talking to your children about substances that can harm them, you can help them get the best experience during their school age years. Here are a few of the potential dangers:

The rising cases of COVID-19 in our community, fueled by the highly contagious delta variant, is causing an increase in patients with COVID-19 at Nebraska Medical Center. Patients with COVID-19 require additional resources at a time when the state is facing a nursing shortage.

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement following news that President Joe Biden was planning to require nursing home staff to take the coronavirus vaccine. “Nursing homes have already had numerous opportunities to offer the vaccine to residents and staff,” said Governor Ricketts.

August 11, 2021 – This fall, college students are returning to campus, many for the first time in over a year, marking the start of new classes, new friends, and new living spaces. Through their annual Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and The Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS) are working together to ensure living spaces are as safe as possible for students heading back to school this September.