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Webinar Scheduled to Discuss Nebraska Cattle Health
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (99+ words) The Nebraska Extension will host a statewide webinar, "Nebraska Cattle Health Outlook: New World screwworm update, Scours prevention and diagnostics, and UNL research on bovine pinkeye" on Thursday, April 16, from 6 to 7: 30 p. m. MT. The program is designed for Nebraska beef producers…...
On the Road: Listening, Learning, and Leading for Nebraska
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (283+ words) When Congress is not in session, I am meeting with constituents across the Third District. I always enjoy visiting communities and meeting with Nebraskans where they are, on the front lines of our economy. I take what I learn in…...
DHHS Makes Changes to AD Waiver to Support Nebraska Families
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (280+ words) Following a thorough review and extensive public input, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced important updates to the Aged and Disabled (AD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waivers aimed at improving access to services and…...
KAB Recyclers Maintain "25 Pace This Year
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (605+ words) Alliance Times-Herald Area residents who recycle through Keep Alliance Beautiful are on pace with 2025 rates. Through the first quarter of 2026 the KAB recycling center processed and shipped 240, 705 pounds of material, just over the 240, 271. 5-pound quarterly average last year. While 2026 through…...
Nebraska's SNAP Next Step Employment and Training Program Sees Growth, Cost Savings in 2025
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (237+ words) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services" (DHHS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Next Step Employment and Training (E&T) program saw an increase in both participants and partners throughout 2025, helping Nebraskans toward financial independence and providing substantial savings for…...
Two Nominees Forwarded for Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District
1+ week, 1+ day ago (115+ words) Alliance Times-Herald The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District advanced two names for consideration by Governor Jim Pillen: Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte and John P. Rademacher of Kearney. The Court of Appeals Sixth…...
Fischer Joins Agriculture Secretary Rollins, Nebraska Leaders to Survey Wildfire Damage
1+ week, 1+ day ago (156+ words) U. S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) welcomed U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooks Rollins to Nebraska to survey Morrill fire damage and meet with first responders and locals impacted by the wildfire. At approximately 10: 00am CT, the group departed Ogallala Municipal Airport via CH-47 helicopters…...
Benda, Yale, and Relays Lead Hemingford to Third Place Finish at Meet in Mitchell
1+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) Top performers for the Bobcats were Austin Benda who won the mile and Keirith Yale who won the long jump. The Cats were also solid in the relay events. HHS placed first in the 400 relay and mile relay and took…...
NACO Encourages Property Owners Affected by Wildfires to Report Damaged Real Property
1+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) Property owners whose homes, buildings, land, or other improvements were significantly damaged by wildfires may be eligible for property tax relief. Under Nebraska law, property that suffers significant property damage between January 1 and July 1 of the current assessment year may…...
Gov. Pillen Issues New Documents to Address Wildfires Impacting State
1+ week, 1+ day ago (251+ words) Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather conditions and areas that have been impacted by multiple wildfires across the state. Four of the largest fires have collectively burned more than 800, 000 acres of land....