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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 · 2d
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WATCH: Gas Price Patrol with Leighton Leatherman Nov. 12, 2026

Nebraska gas and diesel prices keep dropping, but oil is climbing again. See the lowest prices in your area.

Nebraska · 21h
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midwestmedicaledition.com

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Community Hospital Names Its da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot Otto-Matic

The people have spoken, and Community Hospital’s new da Vinci 5 surgical robot officially has a name: Otto-Matic. Community Hospital recently invited area schools to help name the newest addition to its Surgery Department. Students submitted their creative suggestions, and members of Community Hospital’s Surgery Team narrowed the entries to five finalists before turning the final decision over to the community.

Nebraska · 1d
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Crafting Your Home

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A Pearl Harbor Airman Identified Through His Twin Sister's Family DNA Will Be Buried Beside His Brother on Nov. 13, 85 Years Later

Cpl. Lester Libolt, killed at Hickam Field in 1941, was identified through DNA from his twin sister's family and will be buried beside his brother Nov. 13.

Honolulu, HI · 3d

centralnebraskatoday.com

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Little change to drought this week, but seasonal outlook hints at improvement

KEARNEY — While there was little to no change in drought conditions this past week, a seasonal drought outlook into 2027 hints at continued improvement. Drought conditions across Nebraska were largely unchanged since the past week, which saw the removal of exceptional drought conditions from the Panhandle. The Tri-City...

Nebraska · 1d

midwestmedicaledition.com

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Nebraska Medicine Named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs List

Nebraska Medicine has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s ”100 hospitals and health systems with great heart programs,” recognizing health organizations that are setting the standard for cardiovascular care through exceptional outcomes, life-saving technology, and groundbreaking research. Nebraska Medicine was highlighted for performing several first-in-state heart...

Nebraska · 1d

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Nebraska county election offices still receiving late mail-in ballots

In the week since the general election, 50 ballots have not been counted at the Lancaster County Election Commission. And they won’t be, since they arrived at the commission’s office after the close of polls on Election Day. “They have to be in our custody,” Lancaster County Election...

Lancaster County, NE · 2d

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Cool temperatures stick around through the weekend; Slight warm up next week leads into an active weather pattern

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Good morning! It was a chilly start to the day today with temperatures in the 20’s to the east with 30’s to the west. Areas of fog continue this morning to the west but should clear out this afternoon. Temperatures stay cool today and through the weekend before a slight warm up next week. A more active weather pattern possible later next week.

Nebraska · 11h

North Platte Post

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FTC, Nebraska and 16 states strike $63 million settlement with Family Dollar over pricing allegations

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states — including Utah — have reached a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar stores over allegations that the company routinely overcharged customers at the register more than its shelf and tag prices. “When money is tight, every dollar matters,” Utah Attorney...

Utah · 4h

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U.S. Department of Education Approves Oklahoma and Nebraska’s Returning Education to the States Waivers

Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) approved a Returning Education to the States (RES) Waiver for both Oklahoma and Nebraska, giving the states greater freedom to combine federal funding streams in support of their education strategies. Oklahoma and Nebraska are the ninth and tenth states to receive RES waivers, joining Iowa, Louisiana, Indiana, Vermont, Arkansas, South Dakota, Mississippi, and Ohio in streamlining siloed state activities funds so they can more effectively direct federal resources to meet students’ needs.  

Oklahoma · 3d

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Meteor Watchers Head To 6 Dark Nebraska Sandhills Parks For The Leonids Peaking November 17

Out at one Sandhills reservoir, the Milky Way can shine bright enough to cast a faint shadow. That spot became Nebraska’s first International Dark Sky Park in 2022. I still have trouble believing a sky can do that. Now the Leonids are coming. The shower peaks on the night...

Nebraska · 2d

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Drought Monitor Update – November 12, 2026

IA, NE, SD (KCAU) — The latest drought monitor update from the USDA (US Department of Agriculture), NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), CPC (Climate Prediction Center), and the NDMC (National Drought Mitigation Center) is in. Story continues below. Top Story: Officials announce temporary closure of Gordon Drive Viaduct.

Iowa · 1d

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Two Million Years Of Mammoth Bones Fill The Halls Of This Nebraska Museum

A Columbian mammoth skeleton standing more than 15 feet tall waits inside one Nebraska museum. It’s often called the largest mounted mammoth of its kind on display anywhere. His name is Archie. A bronze copy of him greets you outside before you even reach the doors. I like that...

Nebraska · 1d

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Flu shots available locally as Nebraska enters flu season

With Nebraska entering its usual November-through-April flu season and holiday gatherings approaching, Perkins County residents can schedule flu vaccinations at two local clinics. Perkins County Health Services announced recently that regular and high-dose flu vaccines are available at Grant Medical Clinic and Perkins County Family Clinic. Patients should call ahead...

Perkins County, NE · 1d

Nebraska Examiner

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Commentary: Hidden taxes: User fees siphon money from Nebraskans’ pocketbooks

Many, too many, Nebraska households and small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, are struggling with affordability. Conservatively, one in two Nebraska households, or over 1 million Nebraskans, are economically insecure, meaning every month they are struggling to meet just their basic needs like housing, food and gasoline. While the other half of Nebraskans are managing […]

Nebraska · 1d

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Nebraska Receives $219.2 Million for Second Year of Rural Health Transformation Program

Lincoln, NE- Nebraska has been awarded $219.2 million in federal funding for the second year of the five-year Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), receiving the eighth-largest allocation nationwide. The funding comes from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and will support continued efforts to improve healthcare access, strengthen rural...

Nebraska · 1d

The Rapid City Post

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Montana 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 the deal, with Commissioner Randy…

Montana · 2d

Sand Hills Express

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Ansley fifth grader among seven finalists for Nebraska Kid Governor

ANSLEY, Neb.— Ryan Olson, a fifth grader at Ansley Public School, is one of seven students statewide selected as a finalist for Nebraska’s Kid Governor program. The civic education program gives students an opportunity to develop leadership skills, learn about government and advocate for issues they are passionate about.

Nebraska · 1d

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Thanksgiving Food Safety: Do's and Don'ts

Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share a meal, and celebrate. Follow these food safety tips from the Nebraska Poison Center to help prevent foodborne illness. · Wash your hands. Use soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food. · Thaw turkey safely....

Nebraska · 1d

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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...

Nebraska · 2d