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…
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…
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…
GRAND ISLAND — A dying 1970s-era shopping mall is about to get a $250 million makeover that local leaders hope will help return a retail sparkle and regional tourism draw to Nebraska’s fourth largest city. In its next iteration, the 50-acre Conestoga Mall site is to feature apartments and a…
LINCOLN — Nebraska hospital leaders said Monday that a combination of increased costs of labor and supplies, and a failure of Medicaid and Medicare to fully reimburse services, is stressing the state’s health care system.More than half of the state’s hospitals operated in the red last year, they said, and…
Lincoln – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Tony Green, the Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) within the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Kristen Larsen, the Executive Director of the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDD), Sarah Fuenning, a Hy-Vee employee, and Jeanne Thomas,…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Debate began Tuesday on a contentious bill that would bangender-affirming care for minors that was the genesis of a nearly three-weekfilibuster carried out by a lawmaker opposed to the proposal. Nebraska Unicameral Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh had followed through on a vow to filibuster every bill beforethe…
Lincoln – The deadline for Nebraskans to apply for heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is March 31. LIHEAP is a federally funded program designed to help lower-income households stay safe and healthy by providing financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and cooling. LIHEAP…
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 21, 2023 – President Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21, 2023 National Ag Day. This year marks the seventh year that The White House has publicly recognized National Ag Day as a salute to the contributions of America’s farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses. The proclamation highlights the spirit…
Columbus, Neb. – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has contracted with Alamon Utility Services and Osmose Utility Services to inspect wood poles on its distribution system and sub transmission and transmission facilities during the calendar year 2023. Crews from the contractors are expected to begin inspections this week and aim to…
