Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

Nebraska will receive nearly $380,000 as Block Inc. agrees to improve customer support, strengthen fraud prevention and change its marketing practices

July 8, 2026Updated: July 8, 2026

By Naydu Daza Maya

Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

FILE - Cash App logos are seen on a phone screen, Sept. 8, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Regional

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Federal judge partially blocks Nebraska transmission line project

Log Road Fire near Crawford fully contained

The Log Road Fire burning near Crawford and Harrison is now 100% contained after scorching more than 1,526 acres, according to Watch Duty.

Volunteers step up as the Log Road Fire continues burning near Crawford

Firefighters are making progress on a wildfire burning northwest of Crawford, with officials reporting the Log Road Fire is now 15% contained after scorching more than 1,500 acres.

Cash App owner to pay $45M settlement over alleged deceptive practices, fraud protections

Regional

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Federal judge partially blocks Nebraska transmission line project

Log Road Fire near Crawford fully contained

Volunteers step up as the Log Road Fire continues burning near Crawford

State

Emergency landing near Barada

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Northern Garden County

Four lanes or three? Resolution offers combination for U.S. 77 through Beatrice

Flatwater Free Press reporter to work from News Channel Nebraska’s Kearney newsroom

Dodge County sheriff pleads guilty to federal wire fraud charge

Former Valentine chamber director found guilty, sentenced for disturbing the peace

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities