Ricketts trims nearly $52 million from budget bills

“My vetoes will ensure that Nebraska is poised to provide top-notch government services while keeping tax relief a possibility,” he said in a press release Monday announcing his decisions. Go to Source Author: Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

USS Sioux City will need every bit of support to dodge decommissioning

From the moment the Navy announced that one of its newest ships would be named after Sioux City, local leaders swelled with pride. Three years later, a U.S. Navy budget proposal recommends the decommissioning of the USS Sioux City and… Go to Source Author: NICK HYTREK Sioux City (Iowa) Journal Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska…

UNMC survey of perceived health effects related to AltEn continuing

A survey designed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center to measure the perceived health risks related to AltEn has been put online to help reach a greater number of people living in Saunders County. Go to Source Author: CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Omaha gang member sentenced to 22 years in prison for attempted home invasion

A prolific Omaha gang member will spend more than two decades in prison for plotting a failed home invasion while on parole for a previous murder conviction. Go to Source Author: MOLLY ASHFORD Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Don Walton: Huge tax reductions increase need for economic growth

Sens. Lou Ann Linehan of Elkhorn and Tom Briese of Albion scored a big legislative victory in finally winning widespread legislative support for a large tax reduction package that had been blocked from advancement. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Column Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Dannebrog’s sand green golf course gets new (three-year) lease on life

One of the sand greens is surrounded by waist-high grain bin rings, to keep the cows out. Go to Source Author: PETER SALTER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

State senator pitted against UNL student in Democratic congressional primary

Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks of Lincoln is matched against University of Nebraska-Lincoln student Jazari Kual Zakaria in the primary contest to select a Democratic nominee to succeed Jeff Fortenberry. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Victims of fiery crash in Omaha identified

Two women who died in a fiery crash in Omaha late Thursday have been identified.Sara Zimmerman, 37, and Amanda Schook, 38, both of Gretna, were killed when an SUV and a pickup truck collided at 192nd and F streets. Zimmerman,… Go to Source Author: Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release…

The Neighborhood Sanctuary to be family-friendly destination in Columbus

Shae Spitz’s hope for the rental is that it becomes a destination for families – family gatherings, events and holidays. Go to Source Author: HANNAH SCHRODT The Columbus Telegram Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine economic impact tops $5.9 billion, study finds

The value to Nebraska of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its main clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, grew to $5.9 billion, an analysis found. Go to Source Author: Julie Anderson Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Chamber eyes “big moves” to transform Omaha’s urban core

Parks built over roadways. A streetcar link to Council Bluffs. Turning elevated I-480 into a surface street. Omaha business leaders have a big plan to bring more people and jobs to the urban core. Go to Source Author: Henry J. Cordes and Jessica Wade Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution…

New plan sets out steps to help immigrants, refugees become a part of the community

The Welcoming & Belonging Strategic Plan identifies six action steps that touch on equitable access, civic engagement, education, economic opportunity, safety and health and affordable housing, and includes more specific recommendations to improve services. Go to Source Author: MARGARET REIST Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Watch now: Nigerian dwarf goat turns out five healthy kids on Nebraska farm

The owner of a Nigerian dwarf goat found herself handling the rare birth of quintuplets this spring. Go to Source Author: NICOLE HELDT Scottsbluff Star-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska’s unused rental assistance could go to Lincoln and Omaha, Treasury Department says

Most of the $120 million in federal rental assistance earmarked for Nebraska could end up going to the state’s most populated areas, even if the state doesn’t request any funding. Go to Source Author: ERIN BAMER Omaha World-Herald MARGARET REIST Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Transformative’ Nebraska tax cut package advances after stumbling twice

The bill would ratchet down the state’s top corporate and individual income tax rates, expand income tax credits offered to property taxpayers and phase out income taxes on Social Security benefits. Go to Source Author: Martha Stoddard Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Virus treatment appears effective at Fonner Park, where Barn R quarantine continues

As many as 23 horses were identified as positive for equine herpes in initial baseline tests. Two horses were euthanized. Go to Source Author: BOB HAMAR For the Grand Island Independent Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Watch now: Nebraska sends protective equipment to help Ukraine

“We want to help the people of Ukraine fight this aggression,” Gov. Pete Ricketts said at a news conference called to announce that the state is sending 550 pieces of used body armor and helmets to Ukraine. Go to Source Author: DON WALTON Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution…

Nebraska advances bill to ease into new casino development

Under the bill, anyone who wants to license a new track and build a casino would have to wait for a detailed study looking at the potential impact. Go to Source Author: Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Plane crashed in Oklahoma, killing 3, was ‘near vertical’

A final report on the probable cause of the crash that killed William Lauber, his wife, Christine Lauber, and their daughter, Regan Lauber, is not expected for a year or more. Go to Source Author: Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Scottsbluff captain says firefighting has been his anchor point amid cancer battle

Between the brotherhood of the fire department and Ryan Lohr’s dedication to the community, it’s not much of a surprise that everyone rallied together to help out the family when times got tough. Go to Source Author: By OLIVIA WIESELER Scottsbluff Star-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Nebraska lawmakers advance $1 billion pandemic recovery bill

LB1014 advanced on a 33-7 vote, after senators ended a filibuster. The measure allocates more than $1 billion coming to the state through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Go to Source Author: Martha Stoddard Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Missouri River’s highest level in 2021 in Omaha was a record low

The Missouri River remained low in 2021 due to ongoing drought in the upper basin and a lack of widespread, heavy rain or snowstorms in the lower basin. Go to Source Author: Nancy Gaarder Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

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