LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 24-03, which will eliminate government positions that have remained vacant more than 90 days, with exceptions for critical public safety positions. Taxpayer dollars budgeted for eliminated positions will be re-directed to other priorities or returned to Nebraskans in the form of…
In light of the destruction caused by the April 26 tornados – many of which have left several families homeless – Methodist Fremont Health is asking for overwhelming community support during the WOWT Stuff the Truck food drive on Thursday, May 2, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food insecurity…
At about 3:50 p.m. on Monday afternoon the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to and investigated a two vehicle accident that sent both drivers and six year old passenger to the hospital. The accident at the intersection of North Eastwood and N.E. Industrial Highway northeast of Norfolk occurred when a…
Three Rivers Public Health Department is surveying Washington County Residents regarding homes that were damaged or destroyed from last week’s tornados, the purpose is to get an official count of the damage, and rough cost estimates. That survey can be found online at washingtoncountyne.gov.
A two vehicle accident northeast of Norfolk sent both drivers and a six year old passenger to the hospital. The National Weather Service has confirmed the ratings and other details for some of Friday's tornadoes. The Nebraska Attorney General is warning residents to be aware of scammers trying to take…
An emergency meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors is this Thursday, May 2nd 3pm at the supervisor’s room at the Court House – this meeting, open to the public, is to develop a staging area for volunteers and residents assistance in Washington County.
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Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, according to the most recent statewide groundwater level report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources. Of the 4,822 wells measured statewide, 85% exhibited declines from spring 2022…
Blair, Nebraska, April 30, 2024 -- Great Plains Communications (GPC), the Nebraska headquartered provider of internet services to homes and businesses within the Midwest and beyond will be offering discounted or no-cost services to those impacted by the past weekend storms and tornados in Nebraska. While the GPC network remained intact and performed…
LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) continues to monitor for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in dairy cattle. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a federal order, that took effect on April 29, mandating testing for interstate movement of lactating…
