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Billboard campaign aims attention at fund for out-of-state care
OMAHA — After the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion law back to the states, Nebraska lawmakers made it harder for women to get an abortion later in a pregnancy. The officially nonpartisan Legislature banned most abortions occurring after 12 weeks gestational age, or roughly 10 weeks after conception, tightening the […] The post Billboard campaign aims attention at fund for out-of-state care appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
Monday Night Forecast: A few storms possible Tuesday
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm chances. Low: 69. Winds: NE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with few scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon & evening. Chance of rain: 30%. High: 88. Winds: E 5 MPH. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, warm, & humid. Low: 68. High: 89. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: […]
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT WEDNESDAY 6-12-24
Local weather report for Wednesday, June 12. This report updates during the day. Today our temperatures will range from a low of 72° to a high of 90°. Sunrise is 5:45 AM and Sunset 7:50 PM . Sun and clouds. There is a 0% chance of rain in the morning , 10% chance of rain in the afternoon and 0% chance of rain during the evening.
‘Everybody’s got to play’: Breaking down Nebraska’s more than 100 sales tax exemptions
FREMONT, Nebraska — While the State of Nebraska annually collects about $2 billion in sales taxes, another $6.5 billion is left off the table through more than 100 sales tax exemptions. Those exemptions have been approved by the Legislature, little by little, since the statewide sales tax was first...
Cattle producers share their concerns over bird flu
At least 22 states have issued restrictions on importing dairy cattle due to the spread of bird flu, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. But local producers haven't experienced an impact.
Miss Rodeo Nebraska royalty hold meet and greet at NebraskaLand bank
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - NEBRASKAland Days officially starts Wednesday, and the Miss Rodeo Nebraska royalty kicked off the celebration early with a meet and greet at NebraskaLand Bank. The royalty, Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2024 JoSee Saults and Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2023 Maci Cox, were accompanied by 11 other...
Co-creator of 'Josh the Otter' hopes to save lives by teaching kids to swim
DALE JOHNSON: In 2008, Kathy and Blake Collingsworth of Lincoln were hosting family at their home when their 2 ½-year-old son, Joshua, slipped out of sight. He was found unconscious and unresponsive in the backyard pool. In his honor, Joshua's parents launched the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation, out of which came the book, "Josh the Otter," aimed at initiating a conversation about water safety. Blake, thanks for talking with me today, not only about your son, but about the foundation.
Monday Midday Forecast: Storm chances return today
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the upper-80s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms. Lows in the upper-60s to low-70s. Wind: NE 5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the […]
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