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Dan Osborn (left) and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts will face off in a debate on Sept. 1 at the Nebraska State Fair. Photos provided

Dan Osborn (left) and U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts will face off in a debate on Sept. 1 at the Nebraska State Fair. Photos provided

Senate debate set for Sept. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
GRAND ISLAND — News Channel Nebraska is partnering with the Nebraska State Fair and three other Nebraska news organizations to host and broadcast a live debate between Nebraska U.S. Senate candidates.The debate will feature Sen. Pete Ricketts and Dan Osborn. It will take place Tuesday, Sept.
Shelby Kelly, a 2011 Fullerton grad, is hitting the road for her new social media channel, Next Town Over. Photos provided

Shelby Kelly, a 2011 Fullerton grad, is hitting the road for her new social media channel, Next Town Over. Photos provided

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‘Next Town Over’

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
ALBION — Rural communities have always been built on stories of hard work, family traditions, hometown pride, and the people who make every place unique. A new social media channel, Next Town Over, is dedicated to sharing those stories one town at a time.

Nebraska reports low SNAP payment error rate for 2025

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was commended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) after recording a 5.9% payment error rate for the 2025 federal fiscal year.

Nebraska cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak

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Friday, August 7, 2026
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has just been notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that 92 Nebraska cyclosporiasis cases have been linked to an ongoing multi-state outbreak. Nebraska currently has 218 confirmed cases.

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Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation department releases annual report

News Staff
Friday, August 7, 2026
COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital has released the 2025-26 annual report on its cardiopulmonary rehabilitation department, which continues to have a big impact on patients.“Our team members build lasting relationships with patients,” said Dona Kudron, MSN, RN, director of the department.
ay Reiners, an agricultural consultant and former farmer from Juniata, Nebraska, was recently elected to serve as the chairman of the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council. Photo provided

ay Reiners, an agricultural consultant and former farmer from Juniata, Nebraska, was recently elected to serve as the chairman of the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council. Photo provided

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Nebraska Corn congratulates Reiners on election to chairman of U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council

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Friday, August 7, 2026
LINCOLN — U.S. farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the country attended the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC) Board of Delegates Meeting held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the last week of July. During this event, Jay Reiners was elected as chairman of the Board of Directors for USGBC.
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Health and wellness preparation for back-to-school

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
LINCOLN — As students prepare their return to the classrooms, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes the critical role physical, mental, and emotional well-being play in helping students learn, adapt, and succeed.