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Pillen requests federal disaster declaration for mid-May storms in central Nebraska
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (239+ words) LINCOLN "Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is requesting that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe storms that hit central Nebraska in mid-May. Pillen's request follows tornadoes, extreme straight-line winds and flash flooding May 15-18 across…...
Mayhew Cabin reopens in Nebraska City on Juneteenth after seven-year closure and restoration
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (60+ words) The Mayhew Cabin in Nebraska City was the first site in Nebraska added to the National Park Service's Network to Freedom. Its grand re-opening is this Friday at 7p. The Mayhew Cabin in Nebraska City was the first site in Nebraska…...
Nebraska DED official who guided multimillion-dollar state grant program leaves for Omaha post
1+ week, 5+ day ago (607+ words) OMAHA " A key manager of a Nebraska grant program that's investing multimillions into historically disadvantaged North and South Omaha neighborhoods has left state government to join the administration of Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. Javier Salda'a Jr. , formerly the economic…...
Judge strikes down Nebraska law allowing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (52+ words) A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that a Nebraska law allowing certain undocumented students to earn in-state tuition and financial assistance will no longer exist. A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that a Nebraska law allowing certain undocumented students to…...
10 Wild Nebraska Facts Most Americans Never Learn
2+ week, 5+ day ago (352+ words) Nebraska is the birthplace of Arbor Day, a holiday dedicated to tree planting. J. Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician, initiated Arbor Day in 1872. This official U. S. holiday is observed on the last Friday in April. The Leon Myers Stamp Center…...
EPIC Option 2. 0" effort regroups, aims for 2028 to end Nebraska property and income taxes
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (970+ words) State Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard leads a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol on his EPIC Option tax proposals at the Nebraska State Capitol. May 21, 2024. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner) LINCOLN "A petition campaign aimed at eliminating Nebraska property,…...
Truths about state funding of pre-K-12 public education in Nebraska
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, at the podium, and State Sen. Rob Clements of Elmwood speak about the state's first investments toward a $1 billion pledge to build an Education Future Fund. July 26, 2023. (Aaron Sanderford/Nebraska Examiner) Concerns about the Nebraska Legislature's…...
Nebraska Huskers season ticket holders worry about seat locations ahead of Memorial Stadium renovation vote
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (58+ words) Nebraska Huskers season ticket holders are worried about losing their seat locations if the Board of Regents approves Memorial Stadium renovations on Friday. Jeremy Fredricks reports from Central Omah. .. Nebraska Huskers season ticket holders are worried about losing their seat…...
Nebraska Governor Pillen promises National Guard help if needed
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (156+ words) NEBRASKA(KCAU) " As dry and windy conditions persist throughout Siouxland, wildfires have perfect conditions. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation to guarantee that Nebraska National Guard resources are ready if need be. Top Story: Orange City's Windmill Park revitalized…...
Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50 B rural health fund is coming up short
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1067+ words) The couple has a child with nonverbal autism and epilepsy who requires up to three hospital visits a week. And Creighton's critical access hospital has been a lifeline for Jane: not only is she employed there, but three years ago,…...