Kearney NewsLocal news for Kearney, NE continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.UNK men's basketball coach inducted into HS hall of fame- July 10, 2008 The University of Nebraska at Kearney men's basketball co-head coach Tom Kropp has been inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/unk-mens-basketball-coach-inducted-into-hs-ha... Nebraska Woman Charged With Embezzling Half-Million From School Foundation- July 8, 2008 Bail has been set for the former director of the Kearney Public Schools Foundation accused of embezzling more the $500,000 from the group.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/nebraska-woman-charged-with-embezzling-half-m... Kearney veteran named leader of Nebraska American Legion- July 7, 2008 In times of disaster it is those who give of their time, selves and money that can help make a difference to those stuck by tragedy.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/kearney-veteran-named-leader-of-nebraska-amer... Buffalo County official confident Kearney plant will reopen- July 6, 2008 Associated Press - July 5, 2008 7:15 PM ET KEARNEY, Neb. - A Buffalo County official says he's confident the Italian company that's taking over the Powermate Corporation will reopen the plant in Kearney.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/buffalo-county-official-confident-kearney-pla... Elm Creek mean pleads no contest in attack on wife- July 5, 2008 Associated Press - July 5, 2008 2:45 PM ET KEARNEY, Neb. - An Elm Creek man accused of trying to kill his wife has pleaded no contest to two felony charges in the January attack.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/elm-creek-mean-pleads-no-contest-in-attack-on... Police: $300,000 or More Taken from Kearney Group- July 5, 2008 Police say thousands of dollars have gone missing from the Kearney Public Schools Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that benefits local schools.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/police-300-000-or-more-taken-from-kearney-gro... Ex-director of Kearney school foundation arrested- July 4, 2008 The former executive director of the Kearney Public Schools Foundation was arrested Thursday, accused of converting more than $500,000 of foundation funds to her personal use.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/ex-director-of-kearney-school-foundation-arre... Neb. university says computer system hacked- July 4, 2008 The security breach involving nine university computers in early June. Officials say of the nine computers, five contained names and partial or complete Social Security numbers.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/neb-university-says-computer-system-hacked?fr... Kearney Fire Department Celebrates 125 Years- July 2, 2008 In July of 1883 the Kearney Protective Hook and Ladder Company was incorporated.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/kearney-fire-department-celebrates-125-years?... Statement from Kelcey Fike's Parents- July 2, 2008 The following is a statement given to the press by Kelcey Fike's parents on July 1, 2008: Thank you for allowing us to speak with you today.http://www.topix.net/city/kearney-ne/2008/07/statement-from-kelcey-fikes-parents?fromrss=1 |