LINCOLN – Beginning October 1st, all Nebraskans covered by Medicaid will automatically receive full Medicaid benefits, which will include dental, vision, and over-the-counter medications as part of the State's continued expansion efforts. This change to the Medicaid Expansion program follows…
AURORA — Hamilton Telecommunications (Hamilton), a telecommunications and technology company based in Aurora, Nebraska, and Nebraska Central Telephone Company and Nebraska Central Telecom, Inc. (collectively NCTC), a provider of broadband, voice and television services based in Gibbon Nebras…
HASTINGS - The South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) reports that a collection of mosquitoes trapped in Adams County on August 17, 2021, has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
LINCOLN - Nebraska Tourism is excited to announce over 100 people completed the 2021 Nebraska Passport so far. As of Wednesday, July 21, 106 people have completed the program. These Passport Champions who travel to all 70 stops hail from communities spread throughout Nebraska, as well as Iow…
The D-T boys golf team are the Class C, District 4 champions with a score of 336. D-T junior Ethan Smith won the individual championship shooting a 68. Andrew Stock finished sixth with an 80. Hayden Dzingle 90, Collin Jepson 98, Camdyn Beirow 100 rounded out the scoring for the Cardinals. D-…
LINCOLN - Today, Governor Pete Ricketts once again proclaimed May as "Beef Month" in Nebraska and announced the new Beef Passport Program. While beef is the headline protein for cattlemen and consumers year-round, Nebraska Cattlemen is grateful for this designation.
LINCOLN – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is pausing administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, following CDC and FDA recommendations.
LINCOLN – Nebraska farmers continue to be good stewards of the land, producing more bushels with less resources. Because of this increased efficiency, on-farm grain storage is on the rise. With additional grain bins on farms and on commercial sites, there is a greater risk of fatal accidents…
COLUMBUS – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has earned the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices during 2020, ranking first among similar sized utilities.NPPD was recognized with the award during the APPA’s annual Engineering …
Grand Island – The Heartland United Way will hold its 74th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 virtually via live stream on Facebook and YouTube. The celebration will begin at 12:00 PM.
LINCOLN - A survey from Nebraska Extension seeks ranchers’ input on the design of grassland conservation programs in the state. The survey, a partnership among Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Cattlemen's, Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the University o…
March 1, 2021, Aurora, Neb. — Hamilton Telecommunications is excited to announce that it is exploring new safety and wellness monitoring solutions for seniors. The company is currently looking for qualified individuals to participate in a no-cost product test of these new solutions in their …
GRAND ISLAND - Don't miss your opportunity to witness an extremely unique (yet adorable) Alpaca Costume Competition at the Five Points Bank Arena at Fonner Park on Saturday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m.
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HASTINGS – On Wednesday evening, South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) executive director Michele Bever reported the department and vaccination partners had administered more than 8,400 doses of COVID-19 vaccine since December 15, when the first doses arrived in the health district.
Just as the sky brightened and the weather started to warm, Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity received a different ray of sunshine.
GRAND ISLAND, Nebr.—The City of Grand Island and Hall County are pleased to inform the community that CRANE Public Transit is expanding its hours of operations.
GRAND ISLAND - The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) elected a new chairman and a new vice-chairman at their board of directors meeting on Thursday. The board elected Mick Reynolds, Wood River, as the new chairman of the board. Reynolds replaces Jim Bendfeldt who served two …
Hastings – In February and March 2021, the Community Impact Network of Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster Counties will host a series of three-part virtual conversations to discuss needs in the community and help set priorities and action plans. These conversations are called the REC Process:…
GRAND ISLAND – A total ice jam has formed on the north channel south of Gibbon, Nebraska on the Platte River. David Carr, Central Platte Natural Resources District, said the channel of the river is backed up and causing minor lowland flooding.
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…
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