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Rural county board acts to prevent duplicated broadband efforts
LINCOLN — A rural Nebraska county board has voted to do something a state commission had declined to do, which is to prevent a duplication of taxpayer funds to deploy broadband internet. The decision by the Gage County Board came after two state senators urged board members to avoid a waste of taxpayer funds by […] The post Rural county board acts to prevent duplicated broadband efforts appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
🚧 Updated Report on Road Construction Near Crete, NE
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. Local travelers should be advised that there is road construction occurring between MM 386 and Exit 388 on NE 103, approximately 10 miles west of Lincoln near Crete, Nebraska. The report of construction was initially issued by a Waze user and further shared through the NE 511 system. While the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has propagated this information, they note that they cannot guarantee the accuracy of the report as it was created automatically via the Waze navigation app. Commuters in or planning to travel through the area should consider potential delays or seek alternative routes and drive with caution in the construction zone.
Regents to vote Friday on next NU president and to approve key contract terms
LINCOLN — The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is set Friday to vote on confirmation of Dr. Jeffrey Gold as NU’s ninth president, effective July 1. Under an updated agenda item with “key contractual terms,” Gold would enter an initial five-year contract at a base salary of $1,062,573 — a boost of about $31,000 of Gold’s current salary. Gold would also be eligible for up to 15% of his base salary (nearly $160,000) and include other benefits such as vacation, disability leave, retirement contribution and health insurance.
🚧 Update on Road Construction Along I-80 Near Crete, NE
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. According to a recent update, travelers along Interstate 80 between Exit 388: NE 103 near Crete and Mile Marker 389 in Seward County should expect road construction activities. The alert was generated by a Waze user and subsequently reported in the NE 511 system. While the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has communicated this information, they note that they cannot guarantee the report's accuracy as it was created automatically by the Waze navigation app. Commuters are advised to plan for potential delays or seek alternative routes if possible.
🚧 Update: Road Construction Reported Near Crete, NE
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Nebraska. According to a recent update provided by a Waze user, road construction activities have been reported between Mile Marker 386 and Exit 388 along NE 103, approximately 9 miles west of Lincoln, Nebraska. While the information has been automatically generated within the NE 511 system by the Waze navigation app, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has stated that it cannot ensure the accuracy of this report. Motorists planning to travel through this area are advised to stay alert for potential delays or detours and consider alternative routes if necessary.
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