WIC benefits presently not interrupted by federal government shut down

LINCOLN — The pending federal government shutdown will not effect participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program at this time. In Nebraska, WIC provides healthy food at no cost, breastfeeding support, nutrition information and referrals to about 37,000 people monthly.

Flags to fly at half-staff in honor of U.S. Senator Feinstein

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff to honor U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. The order is effective immediately and is to last until sunset on the day of Sen.

Astronomy talk on eclipses available from Wayne State College

WAYNE — With solar eclipses occurring this fall and next spring, Dr. Todd Young, professor of physics and astronomy and planetarium director at Wayne State College, is offering a talk to educate various groups on the science of solar eclipses.

Fischer, 18 GOP senators urge President Biden to withdraw funding block on school hunting, archery programs

LINCOLN – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined 18 of her Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging his administration to withdraw its plans to block funding for elementary and secondary schools with hunting and archery programs. U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.

Fischer Highlights Benefits for Eligible Veterans Under the PACT Act

LINCOLN – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.