Nominations for Humanities Nebraska Board Due October 18
Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced that the deadline for nominations to its Council board will be October 18. The public is invited to nominate Nebraskans
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Guardrail Repair Project Begins October 7 at Wind Cave National Park
Crews will be working along Highway 385 to repair damaged guardrails necessitating lane closures beginning October 7. There are two half mile sections needing repair.
UNMC Expands Nursing Partnerships in Western Nebraska
Agreements with Western Nebraska Community College, Scottsbluff Public Schools will build rural nursing pipeline During a recent visit to Scottsbluff, UNMC Interim Chancellor Dele Davies,
Temporary Closure of Scotts Bluff Summit Road for Biannual Safety Inspection
The biannual safety inspections of the three tunnels along the Scotts Bluff Summit Road are scheduled to take place on October 8th and October 9th
City of Holdrege Attracts New Investments in Business and Workforce Development
DED honors Holdrege for 18 years of leadership in the Economic Development Certified Community program. For nearly two decades, the State of Nebraska has worked
Bright Futures Begin Lead-Free
October 20-26 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week PPHD is offering free lead testing for children and items of concern on October 10 Make sure
Light, Night, and Bird Hikes
On November 1, 2024, explore the sky and the critters that flutter through the night!! Join the Niobrara National Scenic River and Nebraska Game and Parks
Applications Now Available for Nebraska Education Scholarship Program
Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese announced that the application for the Nebraska Education Scholarship Program (LB1402) is now open to families. Nebraska Education Scholarships are
Motorists Should Use Caution to Avoid Collisions With Deer
Fall is the time of year when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
By Senator Tom Brewer I was recently contacted by a Nebraska resident who complained about my support for the Convention of States (COS) initiative. They
Temporary Campfire Ban in Effect at all Game and Parks Areas
The Nebraska Game and Parks is implementing a temporary ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas until further notice.
A Solution for Struggling Hospitals
By U.S. Senator Deb Fischer Nebraska’s rural hospitals are struggling. This summer, I visited several hospitals, clinics, and health centers across the state. Our hospitals
A Foreign Policy of Weakness
By Rep. Adrian Smith One year has passed since the tragic massacre of Israelis by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The brutal terror attack took
Nebraska Has Many Fur Harvesting Opportunities
Nebraska offers long seasons and abundant opportunities to harvest furbearers and coyotes throughout the state. These animals are common in Nebraska, and most are found
Red Ribbon Motorcycle Ride Raises Drug Education Awareness
1,400 mile trip takes riders to five state capitols in three days Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division are helping raise awareness