The Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. (AOA) National Alpaca Show sponsored by Alpacas of Moose Creek Ranch and Red Granite Ranch, which draws hundreds of alpaca enthusiasts and fiber artists from across the country, is held in a new geographic location nearly every year.
LINCOLN – Nebraska Farm Bureau wasted no time putting priorities for Nebraska farmers and ranchers in front of new leadership in the White House and on Capitol Hill. In a Jan. 20, Inauguration Day letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and congressional leader…
Hastings – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported three additional COVID-19-related deaths of previously reported cases, bringing the health district total to fifty-two (52). SHDHD Executive Director Michele Bever stated the deaths were a Clay County man …
GRAND ISLAND – The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Grand Island will be permanently closing according to the organization. The rising costs of doing business and two years of down sales due to flooding and the pandemic are among the reasons. The housing program will continue to operate as no…
HASTINGS – Central Community College and Hastings College have signed a new agreement that provides expanded educational opportunities for Hastings College students.
HASTINGS – Today marked week two of COVID-19 vaccinations, with 581 vaccinations logged so far since the first doses of vaccine arrived in the South Heartland health district on December 15.
LINCOLN — Beginning on January 1, Nebraska's gas tax rate will be 28.7 cents per gallon, marking a decrease of 4.5 cents per gallon. This is good news for Nebraska motorists, who are currently seeing total gas prices spike ahead of the holidays.
Grand Island, NE – Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity has opened its application period for households interested in partnering on homes to be built in Grand Island.
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Additional $73 million being returned to customersColumbus – While 2020 has been a difficult year for all, retail and wholesale customers of Nebraska Public Power District have some good news ahead for 2021. During Thursday’s monthly meeting of the NPPD Board of Directors electric rates for …
HASTINGS – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director Michele Bever reported South Heartland's COVID-19 risk dial remains at 3.3, in the red zone. Bever said the high number of hospitalized COVID patients, low hospital ICU bed availability (zero available one…
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Winery and Grape Growers Association (NWGGA) encourages Nebraskans to enjoy good wine and support local businesses through their engaging program, the Nebraska Wine Passport. But time is running out to earn stamps from local wineries and tasting rooms. The deadline to …
GRAND ISLAND – Nebraska has a proud history of planting trees. Nebraska’s 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) help landowners plant more than a million conservation trees each year. The Central Platte NRD has sold over 3.7 million trees since 1972.
Hastings – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported 201 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past four days (Friday – Monday), bringing the cumulative number of cases in the four-county health district to 2,231. The new confirmed cases for the four-day perio…
Hastings – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director Michele Bever reported on current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. The district COVID-19 risk moved to 3.0, into "severe" risk (red).
FARGO, ND – Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers.
LINCOLN – Starting November 14, the expanded Nebraska Clean Indoor Air Act goes into effect prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes in every enclosed indoor workplace with very few exceptions. This includes office buildings, manufacturing facilities, retail stores, restaurants, bars, et…
GRAND ISLAND – As the basic act of providing food & shelter becomes more difficult for local families, the cry for action echoes louder than ever before. Join us during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week for DINE UNITED on Tuesday, November 17th.
OMAHA - Nebraska gas prices have sunk to their lowest level since June. The state average dropped 3 cents last week to an average price of $2.06 per gallon.
GRAND ISLAND - The Loretta B. Smith Memorial Softball Tournament, previously scheduled to happen in Denver, Colorado, will be taking place November 6-8 at the Veterans Athletic Complex in Grand Island, Nebraska.
LINCOLN - Nebraska tourism industry members were honored during the virtual 2020 Nebraska Tourism Industry Awards celebration on Thursday.
HASTINGS – Today South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director Michele Bever reported on current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. The district COVID-19 risk summary score moved from 2.5 to 2.6, continuing at "elevated" risk (orange).
HASTINGS – Central Community College event planning students have prepared an insightful and interesting exhibit intended to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II. It will also honor the role Hastings played in World War II through the U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) …
Hall County voters have a new resource this election season to know what races will be on their November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. “Nebraska Voter Check let’s a voter look up his or her own individual ballot,” said Tracy Overstreet, Hall County election commissioner. “If you’re not ce…
Back in 2018, Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity was wrapping up a capital campaign for its first sub-division. As fall weather brought cooler weather, the race to get infrastructure completed was heating up.
LINCOLN – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Medicaid and Long-Term Care announce that healthcare benefits for Medicaid Expansion/Heritage Health Adult (HHA) will begin October 1, 2020, for Nebraskans who have been determined eligible for Medicaid Expansion. Appl…
LINCOLN – Hall County has received another membership dividend, this time in the amount of $40,124, from the Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA), the county’s property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage and risk management services provider. The dividen…
The Nebraska State Fair has proudly managed and grown the Aksarben Stock Show since 2018 and has every intention of continuing to do so for many years to come. State Fair Executive Director, Bill Ogg and Nebraska State Fair Board Chairwoman, Beth Smith met with the Aksarben Foundation staff …
GRAND ISLAND – The Heartland United Way is launching their first-ever Week of Sharing Acts of Local Love to be held September 28th – October 2nd.
HASTINGS – South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported the weekly update to SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which is a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. "Our health district COVID-19 risk summary score moved from 2.0 to 2.1, which i…
Grand Island, NE – The Heartland United Way will kick off the 2020-2021 Campaign at Riverside Golf Club on Wednesday, September 30th. The reception will begin at 4:30 PM with the program to follow at 5:15 PM.
GRAND ISLAND & KEARNEY– Stay in the driver’s seat when it comes to your health!
Dana Jelinek and 2019 Mr. Habitat winner, Travis Powell, present Josh Aitken with the honor of Mr. Habitat 2020. The crowning was held at Peace Lutheran Church on September 15.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – September 15, 2020 – Dollar General announces its store at 2511 W. Second St. in Hastings is now open. Normal hours of operation may be found online here or through the Dollar General app.
LINCOLN — Schramm Education Center is hosting an Outdoor Studio series at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays that explores creative ways to record nature observations on paper.
Online grief and support groups are open to anyone in the community and are a great way to find support while sharing common experiences and coping tips in the safety and comfort of your home. Your loved one did not have to be with Tabitha. Participation is free, please register online at Ta…
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney continues to climb U.S. News and World Report's annual "Best Colleges" lists, reaching its highest ranking ever.
LINCOLN – In decisions issued today, the Nebraska Supreme Court ordered that three gambling initiatives be placed on the November general election ballot, and that a medical cannabis initiative be withheld from the ballot.
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – On Friday, September 11th, 2020, Wreaths Across America calls for every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37AM and 10:03AM.
HASTINGS – South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported the weekly update to SHDHD's COVID-19 Risk Dial, which is a summary of current COVID-19 conditions in the South Heartland District. "Our health district COVID-19 risk summary score was 2.0 based on data gathered…
As nursing homes and assisted living communities prepare to loosen visitor restrictions in place due to the coronavirus, the Nebraska Health Care Association is requesting your assistance to keep seniors safe and healthy.
Hastings – South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reminded residents that new state-directed health measures (DHM) were being issued by Nebraska to replace the current DHM which expires at 11:59 pm today, August 31. The new DHM will be effective at 12:00 am September 1 …
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced today that the Trump Administration will award more than $1.2 billion in airport safety and infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to 405 airports in 50 states and six U.S. territories.
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LINCOLN - Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that a sufficient number of valid signatures have been collected on petitions to put the Medical Marijuana Initiative on the ballot.
On August 12th, Governor Ricketts announced the recipients of 2020 Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) dollars. South Central Economic Development District (SCEDD) was a beneficiary of the announcement and has been awarded NAHTF Technical Assistance funding by the Nebr. Dept. of E…
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District’s (CPNRD) board of directors will hold a public levy hearing prior to the August board meeting. The levy hearing will begin at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, with the board of directors meeting following at 2:00 p.m. Bo…
Lincoln, Neb. (August 27, 2020) – Online educational activities for students in kindergarten through high school are being offered by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation just in time for Constitution Day, an annual recognition of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787. The onli…
LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced today that their signature drive succeeded in collecting enough signatures to put their constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana on the 2020 statewide ballot.
LINCOLN – Phase 3 directed health measures (DHMs) that are in effect until Aug. 31 are being extended through Sept. 13. A total of 66 Nebraska counties are currently in Phase 3.
The Central Community College Foundation is pleased to announce the public phase of its capital campaign to fund an expansion and remodeling project at CCC-Columbus.
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