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Congressman stops by NCJ office

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
FULLERTON — The Nance County Journal staff had the opportunity to talk to Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) last week while he was traveling around the district.In addition to talking with NCJ co-owner Rick Holtz, Smith met with economic development officials in the county.
NSP K9 Gable. Photo provided

NSP K9 Gable. Photo provided

Troopers find 525 pounds of cocaine in I-80 traffic stop

News Staff
Friday, May 29, 2026
MILFORD — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding over 500 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 Wednesday.At approximately 10:25 a.m. today, a trooper saw an eastbound Nissan Rogue following a semi too closely, near Milford at mile marker...
The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

The exterior of Davis Global Center in Omaha, where the National Quarantine Unit is located. Photo courtesy of Nebraska Medicine

Flatwater Explains: Why are hantavirus patients in Omaha?

Destiny Herbers
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
As passengers prepared to disembark from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, public health officials announced 18 American citizens would soon be returning to the U.S. But they were not headed home or to a major hospital on either coast.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the changes to Medicaid work requirements in December. Photo provided

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the changes to Medicaid work requirements in December. Photo provided

New Medicaid work requirements take effect for expansion members Friday

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
LINCOLN — This Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will implement Medicaid work requirements, making Nebraska the first state in the country to do so.Last year, H.R. 1 was approved by Congress, requiring states to implement new work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries in...

Fischer accepting applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations

News Staff
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
OMAHA — Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that her office is accepting applications for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the Class of 2031.“I’m proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S. Service...
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Election season underway

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
FULLERTON — The new year brings new beginnings. It also brings the start of the 2026 election season.Monday marked the first day candidates could file their intention to run for office in the May 12 primary.
Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Do you mail checks? You could be the next victim of bad actors in a check washing scheme. Photo illustration

Watch your accounts

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The days are gone where someone can write a check, throw it in the mail and just forget about it.Banks all over the country are warning their customers of a scam where checks are being intercepted before reaching their final destination and the payee and/or the amount is being changed.
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Banks warn of check scam

Ncj Staff Report
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
First Bank & Trust of Fullerton, Genoa Community Bank and Points West Community Bank are proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of...