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Henry Doorly Zoo officials wanted a face-lift while enhancing the setting for the animals, adding more educational elements for the public and improving the guest experience. Go to Source Author: Kelsey Stewart Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

The agency announced that Plattsmouth City Administrator Erv Portis will replace Bryan Tuma, who is retiring. Go to Source Author: Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Most Nebraska counties show low transmission levels even as COVID case numbers and hospitalizations rise in the state. Here’s why the CDC map may not be accurate. Go to Source Author: Julie Anderson and Paul Goodsell Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

The incorrect counts for some of the state’s smallest towns weren’t a mistake. Go to Source Author: PETER SALTER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Supporters say requiring voter ID in Nebraska is a reasonable safety measure. Opponents say it’s an unnecessary obstacle. But they both agree that fraud is not currently widespread in the state. Go to Source Author: Sara Gentzler World-Herald Staff Writer Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Before the pandemic, parents rarely filled local and state board rooms. But now an agitated, mobilized and partisan public is showing up in numbers, shouting, clapping, cheering and sometimes jeering. Go to Source Author: Joe Dejka World-Herald Staff Writer Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Lack of quality internet service — or lack of service altogether — can be a major inhibitor of success in both education and commerce for rural areas, said Tom Bliss, executive director of the Southeast Nebraska Development District. Go to Source Author: NICK McCONNELL Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release…

Hickman and Bennet both grew more than 50% over the past decade, while Waverly grew 30%. Three other towns had double-digit growth rates. Go to Source Author: MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

The change will take effect Aug. 30, Nebraska Medicine spokesman Taylor Wilson said in a news release. Wilson said in-patient surgeries likely will be limited through October. Go to Source Author: Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

“Farmers working out in the field can come here and have a hot meal,” Misty Hirschfeld said. “They don’t have to feel like they have to take their shoes off or make sure they are clean. They can come as… Go to Source Author: By Blythe Dorrian York News-Times Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News…

Equipment for the smoke room and the unique 24-7 meat vending machine are not yet on site. McLean Beef also plans to have a full selection of retail cuts inside the front entrance for sale to walk-in customers. Go to Source Author: By Steve Moseley York News-Times Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release…

A prosecutor says an Iowa man seen in a videotaped confrontation with a police officer during the Capitol insurrection should be returned to jail until trial because he violated terms of his release. Go to Source Author: By DAVID PITT Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Some of the teaching strategies and technology-aided resources implemented by University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty during the pandemic will continue to be used in the coming school year. Go to Source Author: CHRIS DUNKER Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Tabitha, Sumner Place and Southlake Village were among those to announce plans to mandate employee vaccination after the president said facilities that don’t require vaccines could lose access to federal funds. Go to Source Author: MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Ogallala was canceled Thursday “due to threats against the safety of the staff,” according to the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department’s Facebook page. Go to Source Author: By Todd von Kampen North Platte Telegraph Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

The Nebraska Environmental Trust Board accepted the resignation of the group’s longtime director and moved to adopt steps recommended in a recent state audit. Go to Source Author: Paul Hammel Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

With no state directive, student quarantining decisions will depend on the specific circumstances of the COVID contact and the spread of the disease, officials say. Go to Source Author: Joe Dejka Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Prosecutors say R. Kelly is a predator who lured girls, boys and young women with his fame. Kelly’s attorney told jurors they’ll have to sort through “a mess of lies” from women with an agenda. Go to Source Author: By TOM HAYS and JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release…

“If there isn’t a grave concern yet, there should be a grave concern about oversaturation of casinos,” CEO Chris Kotulak said. Go to Source Author: Jeff Bahr Grand Island Independent Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

A statewide economic-development initiative is calling for cuts in state individual income taxes and corporate income taxes among several steps to help boost the state’s population and economy. Go to Source Author: Paul Hammel Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Census data showed that population gains in many rural areas were driven by increases in Hispanic and Latino residents, many of whom come as immigrants to work on farms or in meatpacking plants. Go to Source Author: GRANT SCHULTE and DAVID PITT Associated Press Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service

Ricketts’ statement was released after President Biden addressed the nation on the withdrawal, which has also drawn criticism from members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation. Go to Source Author: Sara Gentzler Omaha World-Herald Top Featured Tags: – Nebraska News Press Release Distribution Service