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Blair man convicted of attempted rape sentenced to 10 to 16 years in prison

Blair man convicted of attempted rape sentenced to 10 to 16 years in prison

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A 26-year-old man who broke into a home in Blair and told a woman that he intended to rape her was sentenced Tuesday to 10 to 16 years in the Nebraska prison system.Read Article

New report shows Blair Volunteer Fire Department has increase in 911 calls

New report shows Blair Volunteer Fire Department has increase in 911 calls

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Despite the growth, the department has less than half of the staff needed to respond to the number of calls made.Read Article

Cyber, EW Key to Winning Future Wars, DARPA Official Says

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Cyber, EW Key to Winning Future Wars, DARPA Official Says

The U.S. military needs to ensure pilots value non-kinetic weapons just as much as missiles and guns to avoid losing the next war, a top Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency leader said. Cyber and electromagnetic warfare are now crucial tools for modern warfare, but they are not emphasized enough as the go-to weapons for fighter pilots, DARPA Deputy Director Rob McHenry said during a June 25 event hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aeros…Read Article

Top lawmaker wants more progress on EW capabilities across services

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There aren’t enough electronic warfare tools resident within the U.S. military services currently, according to a top lawmaker. At the end of the Cold War, many of the services divested of their capability within the electromagnetic spectrum. Now, these technologies are at a premium and in high demand for jamming enemy communications, navigation and missiles while protecting against the same. Adversaries have invested heavily in this area follow…Air Force · Washington Read Article

Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith Sees Bright Future for American Trade

“It requires much diligence, and I think that the new administration is willing to perform the due diligence that is necessary to really push hard.” WASHINGTON, DC – As trade talks and tariffs continue to dominate the airwaves across the country and the globe, U.S. House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade Chairman Adrian Smith (NE-03) appeared before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss the work he is leading to bring American tra…Tariffs · Washington Read Article

Blair to celebrate Gateway to the West Days

The City of Blair is rolling out the red carpet for families, neighbors, and visitors as it kicks off the Gateway to the West Days celebration, running Thursday through Sunday. This year’s theme, “Adventures in Storybook Land” promises four days of magical, community-driven fun, food, and entertainment. Weekend Highlights Include: • Thursday, June 5: o Kickoff at Lion’s Park with a Kids Character Contest (5:30 p.m.), live music from the Blair Ar…Blair · Blair Read Article

9 federally indicted for ATM 'jackpotting scheme,' including in Nebraska, prosecutor says

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Nine people have been indicted in relation to ATM "jackpotting schemes" in Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Oregon and Washington this year.Washington, NE · Washington See the Story

Fischer 'Cannot Accept' House Commerce's Reconciliation DOD Spectrum Protections as Is

Senate Communications Subcommittee Chair Deb Fischer, R-Neb., doubled down Thursday on her opposition to the House Commerce Committee's budget reconciliation package spectrum language (see [Ref:2505120058]), saying it didn't adequately protect DOD-controlled bands. House Commerce voted Wednesday to advance the measure...Senate · Washington Read Article

State soccer: Blair wins thrilling shootout in first tourney appearance since '01

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Blair’s Brooklyn Schroeder stopped the final two Skutt shots in a six-round shootout to give Blair its first state appearance since 2001.Soccer · Blair Read Article

Washington County voters reject proposed OPD gun range

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The special election measure would have built a new gun range near Fort Calhoun for the Omaha Police Department to carry out trainings.Fort Calhoun · Fort Calhoun See the Story

'It's hard': A year after the tornado, families reflect on loss and recovery

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By Hannah McIlree Click here for updates on this story BLAIR, Nebraska (KMTV) — A year after the devastating tornado, families in Blair reflect on their losses and ongoing rebuilding efforts. A year ago, KMTV reporter Hannah McIlree was in Blair during the tornado. There, we met families who lost everything. We went back to see the progress this neighborhood has made. Families who live off Country Road 32 and Old Mill Road are waiting to ret…Tornado · Blair See the Story