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Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator Rises 0.58% in June
LINCOLN–(UNL July 26)Nebraska’s leading economic indicator increased in June, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.58%. “The monthly report confirms the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of...
Watch: Nebraska teen charged for allegedly causing train derailment for YouTube video
Nebraska police have charged a 17-year-old teen with two felonies this week after he allegedly caused a train derailment while filming an “insane” video for YouTube. The teenager, whose identity remains undisclosed due to his minor status, uploaded a five-minute video of the incident in Bennet on April 21, dubbing it the “MOST INSANE VIDEO I’VE EVER TAKEN!”
Nebraska Heat Wave Intensifies: Highs Expected to Reach 109 Degrees Next Week
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is set to experience scorching temperatures next week, with highs potentially reaching 109 degrees. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska reports that hot conditions will persist through midweek, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the NWS, temperatures today will range from 89 to 94...
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award 2 from UNL
Two with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center were among those awarded at the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society awards night on Wednesday, June 12, in Scottsbluff. Bijesh Maharjan and Extension Educator Gary Stone received the Commendation Award which recognizes SWCS members for service to...
Legislative maneuvering could complicate the path for Gov. Pillen’s tax proposal
LINCOLN — Some lawmakers sent a warning to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday by voting to send the core of his property tax relief proposal to a more unfavorable committee than anticipated. The Revenue Committee is usually the destination for bills dealing with taxation and property taxes. All introduced bills and policy resolutions must […]
Dr. Jeffery Gold wants to 'keep Nebraska competitive and growing' as he tours state as President of NU
OMAHA, Neb. — The new President of the University of Nebraska is kicking off a five-day blitz across the state. Dr. Jeffrey Gold took over as president on July 1. His statewide tour will start on Monday in Nebraska City, and will end in Scottsbluff. Gold said the conversations...
Nebraska Extension offers support and resources following severe storms and flooding
Lincoln, Neb. —The past several months have been challenging for many Nebraskans as severe storms have caused widespread damage throughout the region. Several counties in Nebraska have also experienced flooding due to severe storms and heavy rainfall. These extreme weather events have damaged properties, crops and infrastructure, leaving many...
Senator Brewer’s Weekly Update
This week I have really good news for Western Nebraska. The ROTC program at Chadron College will be reinstated. ROTC is an acronym for Reserve Officer Training Corps. In the program, college students train to become officers in the United State Military. The program has branches in the Army, Navy, and Air Force. When I received my commission in the US Army as a Second Lieutenant, I graduated from an ROTC program at Doane College in Crete in 1982.
3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
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