HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Here are the four stories you need to know for August 19, 2025.

Computer Scams

With back to school shopping well underway, computer shopping is hitting peak season. This means that scams for buying computers are also at all time highs. In order to avoid getting scammed, Shayne Raitt, general manager of Computer Hardware, says that it’s important to do your research before shopping.

While you need to stay within your budget, it is important not to cheap out as well. Cheap computers can end up not lasting long, and may not have enough power to accomplish the tasks you need them to. If you want to buy a computer over Facebook Marketplace, Raitt says that you should meet at a computer store where you can verify the computer is quality, and can do what you need it to.

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