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1 dead in Nebraska car accident
A woman who said she left her native state to escape growing violence has been tragically killed in a car wreck, according to local authorities. The woman, who moved to Nebraska thirteen years ago, was killed when a prison inmate driving a van collided with her...
Nebraska worker dies after an on-the-job injury
OSHA conducted an investigation after the death of a worker and found a Nebraska company to have several serious safety violations. Witt Plumbing Inc. has been placed on the Severe Violator Enforcement Program as a result of the on-the-job injury that resulted in the...
Nebraska car accident involving stolen truck kills young woman
A car accident can be a devastating time for family members as well as the victim. When a family loses their loved one under negligent circumstances, it can be even harder to accept. A recent Nebraska car accident has claimed the life of a young woman. The accident...
Research suggests that risk of injuries rises with voice-activated devices
Most Nebraska residents are aware that engaging in texting or other complex phone operations can reduce one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. When a driver is attempting to juggle monitoring traffic conditions, operating their car and shifting focus...
Potential recall of lawn tractors could affect Nebraska consumers
Nebraska consumers may be interested in a recent report by the poplar Consumer Reports website that states that Raven MPV-710 lawn tractors may be the subject of a recall pending discussions with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the report,...
Charge filed for Nebraska fatal accident that killed toddler
Weather is often blamed for a fatal accident, but it is sometimes more a driver’s reaction to deteriorating weather conditions than the weather itself that should be blamed. All drivers know that poor road conditions, whether due to snow, ice or rain, warrant a lower,...