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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.There are currently no reports of a positive case...

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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.

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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

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.Adventure Camp about the Environment is a four-day, threenight youth summer camp providing students with opportunities to dive into...
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.