The Bridge From Violence Domestic Abuse shelter in Fremont has hired Christy Fiala as it’s new Development Director. Fiala will later transition into the Executive Director two years from now. Fiala has, among other things, been active in community service for over 17 years. The Bridge assists area domestic violence…
A very short day for the legislators called into the special session of the Unicameral – the session, focused on reducing property taxes, was officially called by the governor yesterday. That session started at 10am, and wrapped up before 11. 20 bills and five resolutions were introduced, witnesses say no…
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Lincoln, NE – The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County, Fremont Lake No. 9 in Dodge County, and Bluestem Lake in Lancaster County. Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County has…
The Ultimate Bull Riding Tour will make its third stop of five in Wayne, Nebraska. The event will take place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and begin at 7:30pm. In addition to the bull riding, the event will also feature Bubble Bull Soccer. There is no entry fee to participate,…
The annual Beemer Play Daze celebration is this Friday and Saturday. Beemer Community Club member Dana Steffensmeier talks about the Friday events. Steffensmeier says Saturday is once again jam packed with all sorts of fun. Saturday morning events include cow chip bingo, horseshoes, water fights, a coffee and pie social…
Deere & Company announced another round of mass layoffs this week, this time affecting salaried employees. Deere officials cited the declining agriculture economy as the reason for their decision. Ag Web, citing online sources, reported the layoffs could affect 4,500 to 6,000 employees once complete. The layoffs include John Deere's…
Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year's rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results from Wednesday, July 24th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn Lunsford, 76;…
A school supply drive in the Tekamah area is July 29th through August 9th. Backpacks are not needed, but school supplies are, you can drop off donations at the Arbor Care Center in Tekamah.
WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for abandoning the appropriations process and dismissing the House for the August recess ahead of schedule. “By sending the House into recess early, Speaker Johnson once again proves that his dysfunctional Republican Leadership is the biggest obstacle to passing…