A Soldier’s Return Home
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Many brave Americans lost in World War II have yet to return home, and their remains rest far away from
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An Important Moment for the U.S.-Israel Alliance
By Rep. Adrian Smith As the Israel-Hamas War continues, 111 of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas terrorists in the October 7th attacks remain in
Temporary Traffic Devices and Speed Reductions to be Placed During Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will activate temporary traffic signals
Master Gardener Tips July 26, 2024: Sugar Beets, the 2024 Special Agronomy Project
By Laurie Zitterkopf, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Where does sugar come from? Have you ever thought about where sugar comes from? If you think it
National Grasslands Visitor Center Celebrates 30 Years with Grand Reopening
NGVC Celebrating 30 Years; GAOA Renovation; Interpretive Programs The National Grasslands Visitor Center (NGVC) will be celebrating it’s 30 year anniversary in a big way
Health Alert Issued for Rockford Lake, Fremont Lake No. 9, and Bluestem Lake
The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage
Master Gardener Tips July 25, 2024: Sugar Beets, the 2024 Special Agronomy Project
By Laurie Zitterkopf, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Sugar Beets, 2024 Special Agronomy Project, 4-H display is two specimens, tops zip tied or tied with a
EPA Region 7 Presents $500K Brownfields Check to Schuyler Community Development in Nebraska
Today at a brownfield site in Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister presented a $500,000 ceremonial check to Schuyler
Local Truck Inspections Held in Fremont
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted local commercial vehicle inspections on July 23rd and 24th in Fremont, Nebraska. During this effort, the
Nebraska First Lego League Team Places in Top Ten at Florida Sunshine Invitational
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC communications Brightly colored robots sat under colorful banners with team names heralding the owners, Legoborci z Oravy, Sumrall NanoBots, and Panhandle
Work Will Begin on the Bridgeport State Recreation Area Road
Weather permitting, work will begin July 29 on the main entrance to the Bridgeport Recreation Area, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Simon Contractors,
Smith Lauds Bipartisan Child Welfare Reform Advanced by Ways and Means
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Committee on Ways and Means passed bipartisan legislation which included policy from his bill with
Master Gardener Tips July 24, 2024: Sugar Beets, the 2024 Special Agronomy Project
By Laurie Zitterkopf, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Sugar Beets, 2024 Special Agronomy Project, to display at the County and State Fair. The color representative of the
Annual Forage Options Following Irrigated Winter Wheat
By Karla Jenkins, Aaron Berger, and Gary Hergert, Nebraska extension educators Western Nebraska is a low-rainfall area with annual rainfall ranging from 8 to 18
Smith, Edwards Introduce Bill to End Unlawful IRS Direct File Program
Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) introduced the IRS Overreach Prevention Act. The legislation would prohibit the IRS from continuing or developing