Utility scam attempted in Pickrell, sheriff's office reminds public to stay alert

Local authorities are warning businesses and residents to stay alert after a Pickrell business owner reported an attempted phone scam involving a person posing as a utility company representative.

April 7, 2026Updated: April 7, 2026

By Jake Bartecki

Utility scam attempted in Pickrell, sheriff's office reminds public to stay alert

Bee Bum, Korner Pumpkin Patch already preparing for pumpkin season

Fog blamed in single-vehicle roll over, in southern Lancaster County

Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake

Road work coming to Highway 136 west of Beatrice

Drivers in Southeast Nebraska should prepare to wrangle with road work on Highway 136 west of Beatrice for most of the rest of this calendar year.

State

Valentine School Board adjusts extracurricular policy for homeschool, private school students

1 hr 17 mins ago

No cash at Valentine High School games? No problem.

1 hr 34 mins ago

Severe thunderstorm continues near Sterling; Tornado Watch remains in effect for northeast Colorado

1 hr 50 mins ago

Large hail, damaging winds prompt severe thunderstorm warnings in Scotts Bluff, Morrill counties

2 hrs 1 min ago

Valentine High School explores launching e-sports team

2 hrs 14 mins ago

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

2 hrs 24 mins ago

Sports

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

North team building chemistry ahead of Saturday's Shrine Bowl

June 2nd 2026, 9:04 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC