Gov. Pillen highlights Plainview’s effort to improve drinking water infrastructure

PLAINVIEW — Plainview is the second community in Nebraska to be recognized by Governor Jim Pillen for its efforts in improving water infrastructure for residents.

Center for Rural Affairs to host events focused on restaurant management, credit education, and local foods in rural grocery stores

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold:Kearney, Nebraska - Credit to Capital: Build, Borrow & Grow - Credit Education & Loan Workshop, Thursday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at CCC Entrepreneurship Center, 319 W. 11th St. Participants will learn how credit works and how to build and manage...

Gov. Pillen announces and encourages use of AI Chatbot on state website, Nebraska.gov

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen has announced the addition of a new feature on the state’s primary website – a resident-assistance chatbot. The Nebraska Navigator as it is known, went live on Sept. 1.

County orders pause on data centers

FULLERTON — Nance County officials unanimously approved a moratorium on data centers earlier this month.The Nance County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution #26-13 at their Aug. 11 meeting.

‘Next Town Over’

ALBION — Rural communities have always been built on stories of hard work, family traditions, hometown pride, and the people who make every place unique.

Columbus Community Hospital ranked among nation’s top hospitals

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital recently received recognition as a patient care leader in OB-GYN (obstetrics and gynecology) surgery and general surgery from Castle Connolly, earning a spot on its 2026 Top Hospitals list.Hospitals that receive recognition as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital...

Nebraska reports low SNAP payment error rate for 2025

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...