OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Johana Madrid, 29, of Sioux City, Iowa, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for her involvement in a methamphetamine conspiracy. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Madrid to 150 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After her release from prison, she w  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Daisy Flores, 22, of Fresno, California was sentenced on January 3, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. United States District Court Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Flores to 121 months imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After her re  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Jan. 5 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news: By Jason Cutshaw, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command The sun will soon set on the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command senior leader's career. Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler, who commissioned in the Army in 1987, culminated his military service when he took command of USASMDC in December 2019. On Jan. 9 after more than 36 years of service, he will retire. Karbler attended th  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 5 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his 2024 legislative priorities today alongside the three state senators introducing legislation, Senators Bosn, Ibach, and Armendariz. The bills all focus on strengthening the protections for vulnerable Nebraskans from exploitation. "Our office works tirelessly to protect vulnerable Nebraskans. The tools in these bills will help protect  more

OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: Whether it's a no-notice gate closure, weather delay or an on base emergency, AtHoc is the quickest way to be notified. AtHoc is an interactive warning system that allows base leadership to inform base personnel of urgent information at a moment's notice. "The next time you're logged onto a government computer, I strongly encourage you to click the AtHoc icon and access the self  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 5 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a public comment letter to oppose a recently proposed rule from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The letter was led by the States of Kansas, Iowa, and Montana regarding the rule Definition of "Engaged in the Business as a Dealer in Firearms." The ATF's proposal "takes the unprecedented step of making any individual who sells a firea  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 5 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the States of Idaho, Iowa, and Montana, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Miller v. Bonta. The case involves a challenge to California's Assault Weapon Control Act (AWCA). The plaintiffs sued California over the constitutionality of the AWCA, which prohibits the "purchase, sale, gift, lending, manufacturing, di  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 5 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2024: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter, led by the State of Iowa, to America's largest proxy voting advice businesses, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis. The correspondence seeks a commitment from the two entities to follow the law and uphold their fiduciary duties to consumers by ensuring transparency and accountability for politically motivated "debanki  more