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$21,000 in Internship Grants Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries
The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Nebraska Library Internship Grants totaling $21,000 to eighteen Nebraska public libraries. These internship grants will support public library interns who will contribute to the scope and value of the diverse programs and activities in Nebraska’s public libraries. “The internships are a great opportunity...
Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Makes Arrest After Standoff in Milford
APRIL 25, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside his home. The situation began after the subject reportedly pointed a firearm at officers while they conducted a welfare check at the 700 block of 5th Street in Milford. NSP Crisis Negotiators responded and the NSP SWAT Team was activated.
Net neutrality is back as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The FCC on Thursday restored “net neutrality” rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and AT&T from favoring some sites and apps over others. The move effectively reinstates a net neutrality order the commission first issued in 2015 during the Obama...
Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed 10 bills into law and announced his veto of a bill he says would harm Nebraska taxpayers. Legislative Bill 25 would make taxpayers financially liable for lawsuits filed against towns, cities, school districts, public power districts and other local government units. Taxpayers would also be liable for broad claims of abuse committed by employees and non-employees of those public entities.
Dawes County Ag Committee establishes Good Neighbor Award
The Dawes County Ag Committee is launching a new award recognizing the value of being a good neighbor. The first awards will be presented during this year’s Dawes County Fair, in conjunction with the Dawes County Ag Hall of Fame awards. Ak-sar-ben has traditionally solicited nominations for a Good...
Chadron Community Litter Cleanup to be held this weekend
Volunteers are needed for the annual Chadron Community Litter Cleanup. Join Keep Chadron Beautiful, Saturday, April 27, from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Dawes County Courthouse. Trash bags and gloves will be supplied. If you are unable to participate the day of the Cleanup, contact Keep Chadron Beautiful and ask...
Gameday Traffic Springs Back to Lincoln
(Lincoln, Neb.) — With the excitement of warming temperatures, blooming spring flowers and a spring football game on the horizon, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds everyone to prepare for gameday traffic on Saturday, April 27. When traveling to Lincoln for the annual Nebraska spring football game, plan...
New Alliance Chamber Director announced
The Alliance Chamber Board of Directors is excited to announce the hiring of Cassielien VanKerrebrook as the new Chamber Director. The Alliance Chamber of Commerce exists to provide leadership, promotion, and service for our members and the community as a whole. We are excited for the passion Cassielien has for the town of Alliance and we believe that she will do a wonderful job propelling the Chamber forward in accordance with our mission statement. The board would like to thank its members for being patient through this transition and for continued patience as Cassielien steps in to the position. Cassielien officially takes over at the Chamber Office on May 1st.
🎥Supreme Court hears Trump’s claim to ‘absolute immunity’
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president. “The law applies equally to all persons, including a person who happens for a period...
Colorado now 11th state to sanction girls high school flag football
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Colorado became the 11th state in the U.S. to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport this week, thanks to an assist from the Denver Broncos. The Colorado High School Activities Association's legislative council approved the fall sport following a three-year pilot program...
Padres grab game three from Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Xander Bogaerts had a season-high three hits, Matt Waldron gave up one run in six innings and the San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 5-2 on Wednesday night. “Getting ahead was the name of my game today,” Waldron said. “(Catcher Kyle Higashioka) and I executed...
🎥 US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to hit Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and Russian forces in another occupied area overnight, American officials said Wednesday. Long sought by Ukrainian leaders, the new missiles...
Iran-backed terrorists target U.S. owned ship in the Gulf of Aden
JERUSALEM (AP) — A warship — part of a U.S.-led coalition protecting shipping in the Mideast — intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile fired over the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, the American military said, marking a new attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels after a recent lull. The...
🎧Supreme Court divided over access to emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans after their sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal healthcare law, though some also questioned the effects on emergency care for pregnant patients. The case marks the first time the Supreme Court has considered...
Nebraska pharmacist lost her license this month following federal sentence linked to fraud
LINCOLN — A Nebraska pharmacist sentenced last fall for dispensing generic medications for name-brand drugs or processing claims despite not filling prescriptions lost her pharmacist license this month. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced Tuesday that Danelle Charf, 49, who was sentenced Nov. 20 in federal court for one...
Troopers Arrest 18 Impaired Drivers During Weekend Campaign
APRIL 24, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during a weekend campaign focused on drunk and drugged driving. One of the arrests was for driving under the influence of drugs. “Impaired driving can take multiple forms,” said Colonel...
Open Plains Transit announces new services during Nebraska Public Transit Week
Nebraska Public Transit Week (NPTW), proclaimed as April 21-27, 2024, by Governor Jim Pillen, aims to highlight the pivotal role of public transit in fostering accessibility, sustainability, and community connectivity across the state. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), in collaboration with public transit providers throughout the state, will provide a showcase of the benefits and opportunities in embracing public transportation. In 2023, Nebraska’s rural transit drivers traveled over 4 million miles with over 600,000 passenger boardings. Public transit options, in both rural and urban communities, are vital to those who do not own or cannot use a personal vehicle.
Local track meet schedules altered with wet weather in forecast
With plenty of rain in the extended weekend forecast local track meets are making changes to their schedules:. > Scottsbluff Middle School Meet - Postponed to Monday, April 29. Field events begin at 9:00. Track events begin at 10:00. > Western Conference HS Meet at Scottsbluff - Postponed to Tuesday,...
Preview: Panhandle Conference Track Meet in Morrill Thursday
The Panhandle Conference will hold its track and field meet at Morrill on Thursday. The meet was set for Friday, but has been rescheduled because the weather is expected to be better then than it will be later in the week. The Morrill girls and the Hemingford boys are the...
Getting Ahead: Dental Days 2024
Dental Days 2024 will be held on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. Free dental care for children age 3 to 21 who live in the Nebraska Panhandle will be available in Gordon and Sidney. Dental Days are organized every year by Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD). Students from...
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