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Prehistoric Presentation at Agate Fossil Beds This Saturday
4th Saturday Summer Speaker Series continues at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument this Saturday, July 27th at 1pm. Learn about the Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Deer of Badlands and Agate Fossil Beds, the Santuccimeryx. This tiny species of deer was recently found and classified by 2 park rangers and paleontologists,...
UNL launches $1.3 million project to combat youth homelessness in Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb. — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is creating a project to help youth who are experiencing or facing homelessness. The project will bring organizations together, create systems to help youth in need, and improve access to support services. It was funded for $1.3 million Youth Homelessness System improvement...
Commodity prices hex Rural Mainstreet Index
(Omaha) -- One of KMAland's leading indicators still shows the region's economy stuck in the mud. Creighton University's Rural Mainstreet Index report sank below growth neutral for the 11th straight month. The survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state region--including Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri--show July's overall reading at 41.3--down from 41.7 in June, and lowest reading since November, 2023. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Monday morning, Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says weak agricultural commodity prices are the main culprit behind the continued economic doldrums.
Gov. Pillen clarifies property tax relief plan as special session nears
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen and his staff clarified key concepts of his property tax relief plan Monday ahead of this week’s special session. Pillen outlined seven values in a “statement of principles” that he wants lawmakers to consider regarding sales taxes. That comes as lawmakers will approach a list of likely more than 100 […] The post Gov. Pillen clarifies property tax relief plan as special session nears appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
During the recent Nebraska Game and Park Commission’s meeting in Ogallala, they announced a new species hunting season will begin in 2025. There will be two seasons for Mountain Lions. The first season will begin in January and end in February. If a female has not been harvested, a second season from 15-31 March will be held.
NDOT to study dangerous Highway 81 intersections after series of fatal crashes
York, Neb. — After a number of serious and deadly crashes, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will conduct studies at the intersections along the Highway 81 bypass around York. The York County Sheriff's Office said there have been several fatal crashes in the past couple of months. They...
Breakfast Runza sandwiches make a limited-time return to Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Breakfast Runza sandwiches are making a brief comeback to their hometown for one day only. On Wednesday, a limited number of Breakfast Runza® sandwiches, also known as Egg Bunzas, will be available at the West 2nd Street location in Hastings. This special treat, which originated in Hastings, Nebraska, was a popular menu item at a few Runza Restaurant locations throughout the 1980s.
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