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Intercity Bus Services Are Vital to Nebraska
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (208+ words) Earlier this month, the Nebraska Department of Transportation announced that it is partnering with the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Center for Public Affairs Research to conduct a study of the intercity bus services available in Nebraska. NDOT administers the…...
Webinar Scheduled to Discuss Nebraska Cattle Health
3+ week, 1+ day 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
3+ week, 1+ day 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
3+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Fischer Joins Agriculture Secretary Rollins, Nebraska Leaders to Survey Wildfire Damage
4+ 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…...
NACO Encourages Property Owners Affected by Wildfires to Report Damaged Real Property
4+ 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
4+ 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....
NRCS Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Nebraska Impacted by Wildfire
4+ week, 1+ day ago (215+ words) Alliance Times-Herald Agricultural operations in Nebraska were significantly impacted by recent wildfires. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from adverse natural disaster events. Impacted producers should contact their…...
Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund Opens
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (250+ words) Alliance Times-Herald Leadership of the Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund announced they are accepting monetary donations and relief applications to assist beef cattle producers who are being impacted by fires. Nebraska Cattlemen President Craig Uden stated, "In the face of…...
OFW Sites, WMAs Impacted by Fires Closed
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (152+ words) Open Fields and Waters public walk-in access properties and wildlife management areas affected by wildfires are closed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission until further notice. Hunters are urged to stay away from OFW sites and WMAs affected by…...