Leadership Nebraska accepting applications

Leadership Nebraska accepting applications

LINCOLN, Nebraska — March 23, 2023 — Applications are now being accepted for the NE Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Nebraska, the statewide leadership program that prepares Nebraskans who want to play a key role in helping their community and state thrive. Applications must be received in the NE Chamber office on or before…
Migratory crane flocks draw birders from around the world

Migratory crane flocks draw birders from around the world

Chapman, Neb. -- Whooping cranes are beginning to join around 450,000 migrating sandhill cranes that have flocked to central Nebraska. Crane Trust president Brice Krohn says the arrival of the endangered whooping cranes is a big moment for researchers and fans from around the world who come to Nebraska for…
Transgender health bill advances, despite filibuster vow

Transgender health bill advances, despite filibuster vow

Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Legislature voted Thursday to advance a contentious bill that would ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from two lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session. The vote came on the third day of debate, in which lawmakers angrily accused one another…
Several Arrested in CODE Drug Task Force Operation

Several Arrested in CODE Drug Task Force Operation

MARCH 23, 2023 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — A CODE Drug Task Force operation led to the arrest of several people on drug charges Wednesday morning in Nebraska and Kansas. The CODE Task Force, which includes officers from several law enforcement agencies in west-central and southwest Nebraska, obtained arrest warrants for several…
Work resumes on Nebraska Highway 97 south of Mullen

Work resumes on Nebraska Highway 97 south of Mullen

North Platte, Neb. -- According to a media release from the Nebraska Department of Transportation, work was to resume Monday, March 20 on Nebraska Highway 97 south of Mullen. Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for the project, which will include constructing asphalt curb and earth shoulder, concrete flumes,…
March 20-26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

March 20-26 is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Lincoln – National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, a week-long health observance dedicated to inspiring dialogue, education, and sharing resources about drug use and addiction, is March 20-26. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in 14 Americans reports experiencing a substance use disorder. “This week-long health…
Troopers Make Arrest Following Pursuit Near Grand Island

Troopers Make Arrest Following Pursuit Near Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a David City man following a pursuit near Grand Island Wednesday morning. At approximately 7:15 a.m., a trooper observed an eastbound Chevrolet Equinox traveling at over 100 miles per hour on Interstate 80 near mile marker 296. The…
New Survey Shows Nebraskans Want Child Care Crisis Fixed

New Survey Shows Nebraskans Want Child Care Crisis Fixed

More than 80% of Nebraska Voters Say that Lack of Child Care is a Problem that Will Not Solve Itself March 21, 2023 – Statewide survey results released today show that Nebraska voters areexperiencing a child care and early learning crisis that is hurting families, employers, andNebraska’s reputation as a…