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Mosquitos can carry West Nile virus. Photo illustration

Mosquitos can carry West Nile virus. Photo illustration

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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.
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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.

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Nebraska counties receive federal disaster declaration

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
LINCOLN — For the second time this month, Governor Jim Pillen has received approval of a federal disaster declaration. The latest is for funding to assist with clean up and repairs resulting from a severe winter storm that hit the Panhandle in early April.
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.