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Scott Gottsch retires from Loup Power District

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

COLUMBUS — Scott Gottsch has retired from Loup Power District after 26 years of service.Gottsch joined Loup in 1998 as a Maintenance Man at the Genoa Headworks. In 2000, he was promoted to Carpenter/Utilityman on the Canal Crew based out of the Columbus Service Center.

Delegation visit to the Southeast Asian Food Science and Technology (SEAFAST) Center at IPB University. Photo provided

Lt. governor & delegation tout opportunities from trade mission

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

LINCOLN — Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly is touting the many opportunities that he and trade mission delegates had to promote Nebraska products and continued market growth during a recent week and a half long visit to Indonesia.

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Shop tax free (or less tax) this weekend

Beth Sparrow

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Want to save money on school supplies this year? Well, you will need to travel, but not that far. Iowa and Missouri have tax breaks this weekend (August 2nd through 4th). Iowa's annual sales tax holiday for clothing and footwear will take place Friday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 3rd.

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Nebraska State Fair planning for dairy cattle amid H5N1 concerns

News Staff

Saturday, July 20, 2024

GRAND ISLAND — The Nebraska State Fair Board announced Friday that despite recent concerns regarding the dairy strain of the H5N1 virus, impacting lactating dairy cattle, the Fair will proceed with the species while adding in precautionary protocols.

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Governor releases property tax plan details

Rick Holtz

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

LINCOLN — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has announced some of the objectives for when state senators return to Lincoln for the special session beginning on July 25.“Our decades-long property tax crisis must be resolved,” Pillen said in a news release. “Not getting the job done is unacceptable.

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Nebraska State Fair announces outdoor concert improvements, including new seating policy

News Staff

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Nebraska State Fair is eager to announce a new policy allowing guests to bring their own lawn chairs for general admission seating at all outdoor concerts. This change, effective immediately, aims to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of our valued attendees.

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Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Truck Raffle now live

News Staff

Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is raising funds to enhance the Fair through a truck raffle. The truck is a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Pro in Summit White and includes a 5.

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Work to begin on US-183, north of Ansley

News Staff

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

NORTH PLATTE — Weather permitting, work will begin July 15 on US-183, from reference post 89 to reference post 99, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Werner Construction of Hastings is the contractor for this project.

Instructor Brant Bechtold leads campers on a trail hike during the habitat session. Photo provided

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Lower Loup NRD hosts camp for youth at Kamp Kaleo

Ncj Staff Report

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Sixth and seventh graders from across Nebraska came together last week to participate in the Adventure Camp about the Environment (ACE Camp) at Kamp Kaleo near Burwell.

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First West Nile case found in Nebraska

Ncj Staff Report

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

LINCOLN — The first reported human West Nile virus detection for the 2024 season has been found in the Douglas County Health District through the routine screening of blood donations.