A Minden man is scheduled to be arraigned in Kearney today, accused of holding hostages at gunpoint inside a Kearney bank Wednesday. Jonathon Buckley is expected to be formally charged, but the exact charges haven't been disclosed yet. Authorities said yesterday that they were treating the case as a bank robbery. No one was injured in the incident. Kearney-based NTV reports the suspect is a former employee who was fired Feb. 3.
Nebraska lawmakers have been asked to advance two bills that would mainly loosen current restrictions on fireworks. Under the proposals, the state could see an increase in the types of fireworks being sold. And the state fire marshal would no longer be required to test fireworks before they're sold. The state would rely solely on federal testing.
Norfolk officials want to know how citizens perceive the community. City Administrator Al Roder says a community perception survey is part of a branding initiative currently underway. Those wishing to take the survey may log on to the city's web site, or stop by the Norfolk Public Library or the WJAG studios to pick up a paper survey.
Some area veterinary clinics are offering discounted services for pet owners wanting to have their pets spayed or neutered on National Spay Day, February 23rd. Pet owners wishing to take advantage of the offer are urged to make appointments now.
A communications company is the new title sponsor of Norfolk's Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk. Organizers say Viaero Wireless will have its name in the title of the June event at Norfolk's Johnny Carson Theatre. A standing room only crowd was on hand Wednesday night as the announcement was made at the Elkhorn Valley Museum and Research Center.
Johnny Carson's brother, Dick Carson and his wife, plan to attend this summer's Great American Comedy Festival in their hometown of Norfolk. In addition, Wendy Leibeman -- one of David Letterman's favorite comics -- will be making a return visit to the June event. The Great American Comedy Festival will be held June 16th through the 20th at the Johnny Carson Theatre. For more information, log on to greatamericancomedyfestival.com.
