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Inspection of Alliance power poles
Alliance, NE – Starting on Monday August 19, Sundance PPI will start inspecting power poles for the City of Alliance. They will start at Wayne Road and Highway 385 going west of the highway along all City of Alliance lines. The inspection area will be from Wayne Road north...
Getting Ahead: Community Essentials Pantry
Western Community Health Resources (WCHR) has added a Community Essentials Pantry, providing new hygiene items and cleaning products, in their Alliance location at 619 Box Butte Avenue. What kind of items are available? Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and denture adhesive. Bar soap and body wash, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, and lotion....
Term-limited Nebraska lawmakers mount what could be last push for more property tax relief
LINCOLN — Like a phoenix from the ashes, term-limited Nebraska lawmakers made what could be their last ask Thursday to revive more substantial property tax relief plans before their time in the Legislature ends. State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha outlined three options for his colleagues to consider Thursday...
Iconic Nebraska Boys Ranch is being auctioned for the first time in history
The historic property was originally Homesteaded in 1894 by the Snow-Redfern Family. In 1951, The Snow-Redfern Family donated their entire ranch to provide homes and educational facilities to hundreds of disadvantaged boys from across the country. The Nebraska Boys Ranch eventually became a well-known destination frequently visited by prominent donors,...
🎥Harris, running mate Walz release a conversation
WASHINGTON —On Monday night, a rare public conversation between former President Donald Trump and X owner Elon Musk spanned more than two hours and was overwhelmingly friendly and reached a billion combined views, according to Musk. On Thursday, the Kamala Harris campaign decided to release a video conversation with...
Sheriff IDs suspect in burglary at Trump campaign office
LOUDON COUNTY, Virginia —Law enforcement have identified a suspect and a warrant has been issued for the burglary at Trump Campaign Headquarters, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies also secured a warrant for the arrest of Toby Shane Kessler, 39, on the charge of Burglary; Entering...
Nebraska Legislature sidesteps filibuster on cuts to HHS, Legislative Council
LINCOLN — A day after state lawmakers pared down Gov. Jim Pillen’s latest property tax relief proposal, a small group of senators tried to punish him for stepping into budget discussions. State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh of Omaha and State Sen. Danielle Conrad of Lincoln hammered a special session...
Committee advances proposal to value NE owner-occupied housing differently, similar to ag land
LINCOLN — A legislative committee advanced a proposal Thursday that would let voters determine whether owner-occupied housing should be valued at a different market value, similar to agricultural land. The Revenue Committee voted unanimously Thursday to advance Legislative Resolution 2CA, a constitutional amendment that would let the Legislature use...
NE advocates for the homeless, special needs groups launch effort to build 10,000 dwellings
LINCOLN — From North Platte to Omaha, advocates representing towns across Nebraska converged in the Capital City this week to launch the Herculean task of building thousands of new residential units for the state’s hardest-to-house populations. Teams from 10 nonprofits were selected by state officials largely for their...
Street closure on West 10th Street between Ramblin Road and Highway 385
Alliance, NE – West 10 th Street between Ramblin Road and Hwy 385 will be closed for sewer line work, with the projected date of re-opening Friday, August 23, 2024. Please seek alternate routes during this time. For more information, contact Ross Grant at (308) 762-1907.
WNCC Construction Trades offering Plumbing course in Sidney
SIDNEY, Neb. - Registration is open for Western Nebraska Community College's next Construction Trades program, an Entry-Level Plumbing course in Sidney starting on October 1. The Entry-Level Plumbing course is intended for students interested in entering the plumbing industry. The program is designed to help students get their foot-in-the door as a helper or with a goal of being an plumbing apprentice in a 20-week timeframe.
City of Crawford water restrictions continue
The current water restrictions in place will remain due to a failure of a primary maintenance pump at the water treatment plant. This pump supplied pressure to vital components of the treatment and filtration process. With the loss of this pump the plant was unable to deliver treated water to the storage tanks which supply the City of Crawford. At the time of the failure the treated storage tanks were at full capacity. The stored water is what has been supplying the town with treated water during these restrictions.
NSP Launches Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
(Lincoln, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol launched an enforcement campaign to close-out the summer travel season. The campaign will run from August 14 through September 2. “In the coming weeks, events like the State Fair, Husker Football, and Labor Day Weekend will have many traveling across the state,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “We want Nebraska to close out the summer safely.”
Billions saved: See what popular Medicare drugs will drop in price after Biden deal
For far too long, Americans have paid more for their prescription drugs than any developed nation. Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering on its promise to lower out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors and save money for Americans. That’s because Medicare has the power to negotiate prescription drug prices for the...
Candidates make commitment to vice-presidential debate
Senator JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz are considering whether or not to meet and debate on Oct. 1, according to CBS News. Walz issued a firm commitment on his social media account. Vance is expected to commit if CBS met a few demands. On social media Thursday morning Vance wrote, "Not only do I accept the CBS debate on October 1st, I accept the CNN debate on September 18th as well."
Briese Announces GivetoEnable.com Crowdfunding Initiative
(Lincoln) Today Treasurer Tom Briese announced the launch of www.Givetoenable.com, a new, free-to-use crowdfunding website designed to help Enable Savings Plan owners achieve a better life experience. Nebraska’s Enable Savings Plan was specifically designed to encourage persons with a disability to save for future qualified disability expenses. The Enable Savings...
Planning a Trip to the Nebraska State Fair with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s? Here’s What You Need to Know!
As the Nebraska State Fair kicks-off, many Nebraskans are planning family trips to visit the fair, but they may be unsure about bringing a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Today, there are almost 36,000 Nebraskans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and large crowds, unfamiliar places and hot weather can be particularly stressful and overwhelming for them, especially in the mid to later stages.
CSC coach trades whistle for another season in pads on the field
Chadron State College is experiencing a unique turn of events this season. One of their football coaches from last year has transitioned to a player role this year. This unusual situation is not only a testament to the coach's dedication but also a potential game-changer for the Eagles this fall.
Nebraska lawmakers advance ‘absolute minimum’ property tax package after months of buildup
LINCOLN — Months of buildup for a new property tax relief-driven package was heavily narrowed in the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday before being advanced with the “absolute minimum” provisions. Lawmakers voted 34-11 to end debate on Legislative Bill 34, accepting a “very skinnied-down,” “simple” version. Over the...
Vance to visit Nebraska for a fundraiser
OMAHA — Nebraska’s swinging 2nd Congressional District will host both 2024 vice presidential candidates in coming days, the latest sign of how significant the campaigns consider the stray Electoral College vote. Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, plans to visit Omaha...
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