State: Hiring bonuses, salary hikes paying off for prisons

Following reports of job walk-offs at Nebraska prisons, salary hikes and hiring bonuses are apparently paying off and some current workers are also looking to reap the benefits as well.

December 23, 2021Updated: December 23, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Pillen vetoes bill defining snow/ice removal, flood management as ‘emergency management’ duties

‘I don’t want to go outside — it’s scary’: Parents of boy attacked at Omaha Walmart talk in aftermath of fatal incident

Nebraska budget back in $72M deficit after tax revenues hit below forecast

Wildfire relief fund now open for Nebraska farmers and ranchers

State auditor warns Nebraska health insurance fund could run out

Omaha police identify officers in officer-involved shooting; investigation ongoing

State

Sterling police respond to early morning crash involving truck hauling chickens

Sidney Public Schools promotes early childhood engagement during Week of the Young Child

Enhanced storm risk on Friday

Legacy Cooperative to close Hyannis convenience, feed store

Onstott, Whatley seek voter support at Republican Assembly

Sports

Cougar notes: WNCC's Travers earns Region IX softball player of the week

Johnson-Brock earns eight top medals

Scottsbluff, Hemingford highlight strong day at Mitchell golf invites

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety