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Tips to stay safe on Independence Day

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
LINCOLN — No matter how you celebrate Independence Day, be sure to stay safe with these tips from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.Firework Safety Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but they can also be dangerous.
Vehicles tried to evade deputies, but found their way into the ditch. Photo provided by the Nance County Sheriff's Office

Vehicles tried to evade deputies, but found their way into the ditch. Photo provided by the Nance County Sheriff's Office

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Deputies crash underage drinking party

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
RURAL NANCE COUNTY — Police interrupted an underage drinking party at an Airbrb in southwestern Nance County.Deputies were dispatched to a property near the intersection of 140th Avenue and Pleasant Valley Road. A caller complained about loud music and several minors consuming alcohol at a party.
UNK is creating a new community-based workforce development initiative aimed at improving access to high-quality early childhood education in rural Nebraska. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

UNK is creating a new community-based workforce development initiative aimed at improving access to high-quality early childhood education in rural Nebraska. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

UNK receives $2M in federal funding to address state’s early childhood workforce shortage

Tyler Ellyson - UNK Communications
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney is receiving $2 million in federal funding to support and expand the state’s early childhood education workforce.Recently approved by Congress, the funding from the U.S.
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A good neighbor, Mike Santin

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Mike Santin was recently presented with a certificate naming him an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. He was presented with the honor by Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippincott. Santin, 62, attended Fullerton High School and now works as a farmer.