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Triple-Digit Heat Index Predicted for Nebraska by Saturday
Omaha, NE – Mild weather conditions are expected to prevail in Omaha this week, but residents should prepare for a significant heatwave over the weekend. According to the US National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska, temperatures will be in the 80s during the day and the 60s at night through midweek. However, starting Friday, the heat index is forecasted to rise sharply, reaching triple digits by Saturday.
Dandy, dry week ahead with weekend heat wave
Another familiar scene played out on Saturday, with tornado-producing storms and large hail. The National Weather Service of Hastings confirmed four more tornadoes with their tracks still to be finalized as of Monday morning. After confirmation from working with five weather service offices across the state, the approximate total tornado...
Crop loss not anticipated as Missouri River flooding continues
A climatologist says he doesn’t expect significant crop loss despite the recent heavy rains. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there has been some flooding along the Missouri River corridor. “It will be interesting to see if the flows on the river are at a point...
Nebraska abortion fight fuels record filings to remove signatures from petitions
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s midsummer flurry of citizen initiatives seeking the ballot in November, including competing campaigns on abortion, spurred hundreds of requests to remove people’s signatures from petitions. At least 348 people had signed state affidavits claiming they mistakenly signed a petition, according to unofficial numbers obtained by the Examiner late last week. More […] The post Nebraska abortion fight fuels record filings to remove signatures from petitions appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Governor's radio call-in show scheduled for Monday
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hosts his monthly radio call-in show Monday from Lincoln. It runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and you can hear it on News Talk WJAG, 780 AM, 105.9 FM and WJAG.com. To ask the governor a question, call 800-799-7696.
Single subject makes it special
The tee time for Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax mulligan will apparently be sometime in the next month. The state’s CEO is hoping to get a do-over on his attempt to reduce property taxes in a special session of the Legislature, something he was unable to do in the Unicameral this spring. In the run-up […] The post Single subject makes it special appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy
Farming and biofuels organizations are hopeful that ethanol could be used to power passenger jets, but making that dream a reality hasn’t been easy. That's partly because even as many farmers would benefit from a huge new market for corn, turning ethanol into jet fuel relies on federal tax credits that could require capturing carbon dioxide at refineries and moving the gas hundreds of miles through pipelines across the Midwest. Opponents have gone before regulatory authorities in several states to oppose the lines, and frequently they have succeeded in at least slowing the process. A key decision is expected soon in Iowa. Several companies have proposed pipelines but some dropped their plans in the face of opposition and delay.
Agricultural, education senators push back on some of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax reforms
LINCOLN — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is facing pushback for some of his property tax reform ideas from some of his closest agricultural allies in the Legislature. He may need their support to pass reforms during a special session expected this month. Pillen has signaled he will bring lawmakers back to Lincoln beginning July 25 to […] The post Agricultural, education senators push back on some of Gov. Jim Pillen’s property tax reforms appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
FBI Data Reveals the 3 Most Dangerous Cities in Nebraska
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, friendly people, and strong agricultural economy, is not immune to the challenges of crime and safety. According to recent FBI data, three cities in the Cornhusker State stand out as the most dangerous, with high rates of violent and property crimes. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the FBI’s findings and explore the factors contributing to these cities’ crime rates.
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