June 2025 EnergyWiseSM Tip: Refrigerants

As summer heats up, it’s great to know your home’s air conditioning system can provide relief. It’s also good to know you can find a cold beverage in your refrigerator to cool down with.

Nebraska Public Media invites children & families to ‘Jamming on the Job’

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media is inviting children and families to explore future careers at “Family Day with Jamming on the Job” on Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the network studios at 1800 N. 33rd St. in Lincoln.

CHANGE IS BLOOMING

FULLERTON — After nearly 34 years, Deb Bittner is calling it a career.Bittner, the owner of Floral Occasions in downtown Fullerton, has announced she is retiring in the next couple of months. This week’s Sidewalk Sales also kicks off her Retirement Sale.

Olson/Wolf loan application deadline set for July 1

Graduates from high schools in Antelope, Boone, Greeley, Nance, and Wheeler Counties are encouraged to apply for the Olson/Wolf Loan Program, which offers low-interest educational loans to support post-secondary education.

Center for Rural Affairs to hold events on cooperatives, grant writing, conservation, and more

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold the following events:Crete, Nebraska - Cooperatives 101: The Basics, Thursday, June 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Crete Public Library.

Nebraska Department of Economic Development to Kick Off “Growing Nebraska” Tour in Wayne

The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will conduct a statewide summer tour, starting Monday, June 23rd in Wayne.

Trooper’s patrol vehicle struck while directing traffic on I-80

OGALLALA  — A Nebraska State Trooper narrowly escaped injury after his patrol vehicle was struck on I-80 overnight in western Nebraska.At approximately 12:00 a.m. MT Thursday, troopers were called to the scene of a broken down semi blocking a lane of travel on I-80 between Roscoe and Ogallala.

Columbus Community Hospital to host crucial suicide prevention training: CALM

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital's Occupational Health Services (OHS) will host a vital Lunch & Learn event focused on suicide prevention, titled CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means).

Troopers arrest Chicago homicide suspect in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Illinois man wanted in connection with a Chicago homicide investigation.Wednesday afternoon, NSP was alerted that a homicide suspect was believed to be traveling through Nebraska, driving a semi.