With the presence of positive COVID-19 cases in western Nebraska and the Panhandle, the need for swift and accurate testing continues to be one
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New COVID-19 Cases Bring Panhandle Total to 38
The number of COVID-19 cases in the Panhandle has risen to 38 after several new cases have been announced. On April 14, COVID-19 Unified
New Unemployment Insurance Claims Declined 40 Percent Last Week
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that 15,994 new unemployment insurance claims were filed during the week ending April 11, 2020. This
Over 26,500 New Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed Last Week
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that 26,542 new unemployment insurance claims were filed during the week ending April 4, 2020. This
Emergency SNAP Supplements to be Issued April 11 and May 7
In response to Congress passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) filed a request with
Governor Issues Executive Order Waiving Penalties for Personal Property Filing
On April 9, Governor Pete Ricketts issued an executive order waiving penalties and interest on personal property taxes, which must be filed with the
Five Employees at Kimball Health Services Test Positive for COVID-19
The investigations for the cases in Cheyenne, Kimball, and Scotts Bluff Counties released on April 5 are continuing. Close contacts have been quarantined and
Eight Additional Tests are Confirmed Positive for COVID-19
Unified Command can confirm there are eight additional confirmed cases in Panhandle Public Health District. Three are from Scotts Bluff County, two women in
Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Top 24,500
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that 24,527 new unemployment insurance claims were filed during the week ending March 28, 2020. This
COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Scotts Bluff, Kimball Counties
Health officials have confirmed the presence of COVID-19 in the Panhandle, announcing cases in Scotts Bluff and Kimball Counties. The first case was announced