Norfolk man arrested with drugs

NORFOLK — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the SNARE Drug Task Force, have arrested a Norfolk man as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.Thursday morning at approximately 7 a.m.

BCHC: One of nation’s cleanest hospitals

ALBION — Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review.

CCC full-time enrollment increases

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced its total college-wide enrollment for the 2024 fall semester is 6,553, comprised of 1,820 full-time and 4,733 part time students. Full-time equivalent student numbers are up over three percent which is positive news for CCC.

Death due to possible rabies infection reported out west

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are responding to a recent death due to a possible rabies infection. There is no risk to the public at large.

NDOT announces RFP opportunity for electric vehicle charging stations under NEVI program

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is pleased to announce the opening of a procurement bid opportunity under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.

Help save a life: Give blood

CEDAR RAPIDS — Did you know that one unit of whole blood can help save up to three lives? It’s true! Just think, if you give up one hour of your life to donating blood, what a difference you make! Yet many people don’t give that time.

SEARCH & RESCUE

On September 4, 2024, The Nance County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Greeley County Sheriff requesting assistance in locating a missing person in Wolbach.

Two small planes crash in separate northeast Nebraska incidents

NORFOLK — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol remain on scene of two small plane crashes that occurred this morning in northeast Nebraska.The Nebraska State Patrol is the lead investigating agency on the plane crash that occurred in Knox County. The crash was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Gov. Pillen touts passage of bills at signing ceremony, says much more is left to be done for property tax relief

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing yesterday with invited state senators who supported passage of legislative initiatives introduced during the special session, aimed at fixing the state’s rising property tax crisis.

Art Council announces shows

CENTRAL CITY — Merrick Arts Council in Central City announces its 2024-25 season with five shows starting Sept. 15. All shows are held at the Central City Performing Arts Center, Edwin and Bernice Lock Theatre.Opening the season will be stand-up comedian Cyrus Steele on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.