Nebraska Ranked Third Nationally for Prioritizing Placement with Relatives or Kin On September 1, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed September as Kinship Care Month, honoring
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Master Gardeners: In the Fall, Plant, Maintain, and Journal
By Jeanne Yeoman Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Fall is ideal for planting perennials, trees, and shrubs, and for dividing perennials like peonies, irises,
Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Establish National Violent Offender Registry
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Karly Rain Wood Act. This bill would establish a national violent offender registry, providing vital information to
Medicaid Eligibility Changes for Certain Noncitizens Starting October 1
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is informing Medicaid members and applicants that new federal requirements will change eligibility for certain noncitizens
PPHD Encourages Routine Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month
In recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) is encouraging residents of the Nebraska Panhandle to stay up to
Applications Being Taken Outdoor Recreation Grants
Applications from cities, villages, natural resources districts, and other political subdivisions interested in 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund grants are being accepted by
Regional West Recognized for High-Quality Bariatric Surgery through Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery Program
Regional West’s Bariatric & Weight Loss Surgery program is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska with a Blue
Work will begin on US-26 / US-385 / N-88 in Bridgeport
Weather permitting, construction work will begin on or around Sept. 14 on U.S. Highway 26 (US-26), from reference point 60.92-62.67; U.S. Highway 385 (US-385),
Rural Health Advisory Commission Member Needed
The Rural Health Advisory Commission is seeking applicants for an open position. Applicants must be a licensed Physician Assistant in Nebraska and live or
Alliance Bulldog Backpack Program Receives $10,000 Donation from First Christian Church
The Alliance Bulldog Backpack Program, ran by Raquel Oligmueller, Director, received a donation of $10,000 from First Christian Church to help with expenses related