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Renters would get some relief, too, under a pair of legislative proposals
LINCOLN — Nebraska renters would get some financial relief in the form of an income tax credit under a pair of proposals to be considered by the Legislature. State Sens. Terrell McKinney of North Omaha and Eliot Bostar of Lincoln each introduced a bill Thursday seeking to compensate renters who otherwise would not automatically reap any direct benefit from property tax reforms being pushed by Gov. Jim Pillen.
Multi-dry weather hazards through Friday; Hot and sunny weekend
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -The dry and hot weather pattern will be bringing some hazards with it through Friday, with conditions somewhat improving into the weekend. A strong ridge of high pressure is hovering over the area at this time. This system will continue to bring in smoke from the Canada and Northwest United States wildfires through Friday. This will bring in some hazy conditions across the region Thursday night into Friday. An air quality alert is in effect for this very reason now until Friday 9 a.m. CDT Friday. People should exercise caution when going outside during these times, especially people that have asthma and other lung issues. Lows overnight Thursday will drop into the 60s with mainly clear conditions otherwise. Highs for Friday will climb into the mid to upper 90s with some areas reaching 100. With the constant dry northwest flow, breezy winds with speeds around 10 to 15 mph, that will be picking up during the day Friday and abnormally dry conditions will bring in the potential for some fire concerns, especially into North and Western Greater Nebraska. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. MDT for this very reason. People in and outside of the headline are urged to not burn outdoors, discard anything flammable properly and in the event of a fire, call 9-1-1. Mainly sunny conditions are expected during the day Friday.
Ag advocates gather for CommonGround National Conference
Eight Nebraska CommonGround Volunteers recently attended the National CommonGround Conference in Des Moines, Iowa. CommonGround Nebraska is made of a group of farm and ranch women who have conversations with consumers about food and is supported by soybean and corn farmers. The conference included a panel of state ag leaders...
ESU 4 programs explained during NC Rotary Club meeting
Julie Davisjdavis@cherryroad.com Educational Services Unit (ESU) 4 provides supplemental educational services to schools across southeast Nebraska. The unit, based in Auburn, assists public and parochial…
First Ever Tenant Union Formed In NE
Nebraska's first tenant's union has been established in Bellevue. WOWT reports that residents at the Fontenelle Hills Apartments formed a union earlier this month. Union members have expressed concerns over alleged conditions at the apartment complex including compromised garage structures, potholes, non-working lights and a non-working laundry room.
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