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Nebraska Christmas Movie Contest: Win $2,500, Apply by Dec. 6

Nebraska Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

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UNMC Announces First Conway Nursing Scholarship Recipients

The UNMC College of Nursing has announced its first recipients of the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship. Earlier this year, the Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF provided $1.5 million to establish scholarships for 100 UNMC College of Nursing students annually over the next three years. This fall, the first 100 Conway...

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As state offices plan for more AI, Nebraska employees negotiate over its use

Nebraska’s public employees are in the midst of negotiations with the state, and one of the focuses is using artificial intelligence in offices. Justin Hubly, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Public Employees (NAPE), said the goal is good governance over AI. “Our proposal is really focused on...

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Woman credits free BRCA gene study with catching her cancer risk early

OMAHA, Neb. (Aging Untold) — A Nebraska nurse practitioner says a free genetic research study likely saved her life after she learned she carries a BRCA2 gene mutation, despite having little family history of cancer. Erin Thoman, a 34-year-old mother of four, said cancer was not something she had...

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Country Herald

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Nebraska Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Omaha, Lincoln

Holiday deliveries bring porch pirate concerns to Omaha, Lincoln and communities across Nebraska.

Omaha, NE · 22h

KMTV 3 News Now

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Gov. Pillen makes property tax relief a priority for 2027 legislative session

Gov. Jim Pillen says property tax relief will be a priority in 2027 as Nebraska residents voice concerns about high rates.

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Nov. 5: Nebraska Environmental Trust advances 70 grant proposals for review

The Nebraska Environmental Trust Board approved 70 grant proposals to move forward to the evaluation and scoring phase during its fourth-quarter meeting and public hearing. The proposals include projects focused on reducing groundwater contamination through improved well-drilling technology, using sheep and virtual fencing to control invasive plants while reducing herbicide use and providing youth with hands-on experience in habitat restoration. The board also ruled two proposals ineligible, including a land acquisition request from Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries and an equipment request from S2 Refuse and Recycling, citing concerns about long-term funding commitments and overlap with another recycling proposal.

Nebraska · 23h

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Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs Assists Veterans, Families with Wide Range of Services

The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) is a Nebraska state government agency that assists veterans and their families in accessing federal, state, and other veteran benefits; provides long-term care at four state veterans’ homes; offers military funeral services at two state veteran cemeteries; and advocates for veterans and military service members, as well as their families.

Nebraska · 20h

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Lincoln Premium Poultry Marks 10 Years of Growth and Opportunity for Nebraska Farm Families

Ten years after Lincoln Premium Poultry (LPP) began taking shape in Nebraska, the impact of the Costco Chicken Project reaches far beyond the state-of-the-art processing facility in Fremont. What started as a business decision to secure a consistent supply of chickens for Costco’s popular rotisserie program has grown into an important part of Nebraska agriculture, creating new opportunities for farm families, supporting rural communities, and helping bring another generation back to the farm.

Fremont, NE · 2d

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Omaha Couple's ACA Bill Hits $2,700 a Month, Topping Their Mortgage

Audrey Horn and her husband are retired and rely on a Medica bronze plan they buy through the Affordable Care Act. Horn says that plan now costs more every month than their mortgage payment, after climbing from $1,700 a month in 2024 to $2,700 a month in 2027. “In 2024,...

Omaha, NE · 5h

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Kleeb says Nebraska is ‘behind the national trend’ as Democrats gain ground but fall short statewide

Nebraska Democrats gained ground last week in the governor’s race, in all three congressional districts and in the Legislature. But while neighboring Kansas and Iowa saw major statewide victories for Democrats, Nebraska did not. Kansas elected its first Democratic U.S. senator since 1932. Iowa Democrats won a Senate race...

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USDA invests $250,000 in meat processing facility in Wahoo

LINCOLN, Neb. — U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Nebraska State Director Neil Moseman announced the USDA will invest $250,000 in Nebraska through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Phase 4. “Local meat processors play an important role in serving producers and consumers throughout rural Nebraska,” said Moseman....

Saunders County, NE · 1d

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UPDATED: Public Service Commission approves NorthWestern Energy, Black Hills Corp merger

The Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. merger on Tuesday. The new company, once merged, will serve 2.1 million electric and natural gas customers in Montana, Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. In a split vote, the PSC supported...

Montana · 19h

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State Board of Education will have Republican majority after November’s election

The State Board of Education will have a different partisan makeup when it convenes in January after Republicans secured a majority on the officially nonpartisan board last week. The eight-member board, which hires the education commissioner and sets academic content standards among other policies, had a 4-4 split between Republicans...

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Nebraska ranchers use virtual fencing to better utilize forage

It’s been a turbulent year for cattle producers across the U.S. Volatile cattle prices, high feed costs, severe droughts and intense wildfires, farm labor shortages, packing plant closures, and trade uncertainties have left producers looking to new technologies to combat these unprecedented challenges. One such tool is virtual fencing,...

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November is National Family Caregivers Month: Caregivers Need Care, Too!

November is recognized as National Family Caregivers Month, and Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) wants to recognize, celebrate, and support the many family caregivers who dedicate their time and energy to caring for loved ones. This month also serves as an important reminder that caregivers need support, encouragement, and time to care for themselves.

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North Platte Post

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Auditor: Former retirement director had pattern of absences before resignation

LINCOLN — New research from State Auditor Mike Foley into the short-lived executive director of Nebraska’s Public Employees Retirement System showed the director had a tumultuous experience in the agency before he walked off the job. Thomas Pfeifle submitted his resignation to the state retirement board Sept. 21...

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