On Jan. 8, Governor Jim Pillen called for a 40% reduction in state property taxes in 2024. He is asking the Nebraska Legislature as
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Free Water Testing for Private Well Owners Track Nitrates in Drinking Water
Nitrate is a chemical compound that naturally occurs but also has several man-made sources. Nitrate can be found in lakes, rivers, and groundwater throughout
Troopers Arrest Driver Following Pursuit in Sidney
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Sidney woman after a pursuit early in the morning. At approximately 2:10 a.m. Monday, Jan.
Emerging Writers and Artists Contest Asks High Schoolers to Highlight Nebraska Traditions
There are countless customs and traditions that make Nebraska a special place. The sandhill crane migration, football tailgating, county fairs, Native American powwows and
Lakeside Producer Expands with Help from Grant Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Nebraska State Director for Rural Development Kate Bolz announced today that USDA is making investments that will expand markets
Fischer Legislation to Protect Rural Seniors’ Access to Care, Halt Damaging Medicare Staffing Rule
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) introduced the Protecting Rural Seniors’ Access to Care Act. The legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department of Health and
Platte Valley Bank Receives Lender Honors from USDA Rural Development
Scottsbluff, NE -Platte Valley Bank Mortgage (Nebraska locations) was recognized recently by USDA Rural Development as a Top Ten Lender (ranking second) for the
Wyoming Man Sentenced for Threatening to Assault a Federal Law Enforcement Officer
Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Anthony Unocic, 54, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was sentenced on January 4, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska by
Smith, Buchanan, and Wenstrup Reintroduce Bill to Protect Medicare Patients and Providers
Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) introduced the Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act. This legislation aims to
Regional West Welcomes its First Baby of 2024
Regional West welcomed its first baby of the new year at 7:32 a.m. on Jan. 2. Kaycee Allen Carlson, son of Justin and Linsey