Nebraska Department of Correctional Services announces leadership changes
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) will have multiple leadership changes coming Feb. 24. “We have tremendous leaders within NDCS, and these changes are about best utilizing this talent and planning for our future,” said Rob Jeffreys,...
Central Nebraska Humane Society shares features for their new website
The Central Nebraska Humane Society announced on Monday they have designed a new website to be more effective and helpful the community.
Bill Would Create New Donation Fund for Nebraskans with Disabilities
LINCOLN — Nebraskans with disabilities would be able to apply for expanded savings accounts propelled by tax breaks for private donations to a new state fund aimed at boosting them, under a new legislative proposal. Legislative Bill 391, from State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil,...
UNL meteorologist discusses possible drought conditions
A University of Nebraska meteorologist says a lack of moisture is a concern for ag producers in Northeast Nebraska. Dr. Eric Hunt tells News Talk WJAG the dry conditions are not limited to just Northeast Nebraska. "Norfolk is running a foot and a half below average for snowfall...
Beyond ready to volunteer: 4-H Volunteer Road Show
Through unlimited project options, unique leadership development and unparalleled community service opportunities, 4-H youth are becoming “beyond ready” to take on the future. Yet none of the clubs, special interest groups, camps or events that constitute the Nebraska 4-H...
Today brings the coldest day of the week, but some improvement comes later
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Most of the area will be socked under clouds today with the best chance of a little sun being in Eastern Nebraska. Even a few flurries or extremely light snow may continue to fly, but with little to no accumulation, I don’t expect there to be any travel...
Children and Americans need protecting from deadly gasoline carcinogens
Given technology advances, many experts project that corn ethanol will be classified as a “zero-carbon fuel” by 2035 if not before, the opinion writers argue. They say higher ethanol blends such as E30 work. (Getty Images stock photo) Many Nebraskans first heard about the...
Very cold day, below normal temperatures for first time in a while
We are just days away from some holidays and events coming up, including the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and a reminder of when clocks will “spring” forward (a little over a month from now). False spring was nice while it lasted. But today is very much a...
Startup aims to get more public opinion fast and easy to Nebraska lawmakers
LINCOLN — Heather Nelson fell asleep anxious, troubled by a mother’s emotions broadcast on the evening news — but more so that she’d missed a deadline to support a related bill before Nebraska lawmakers. An idea would later jolt the Omaha college professor awake. Her 2022 dream...
Tax Year 2025 Homestead Exemption
(LINCOLN. NEB.) - The Nebraska Department of Revenue, Property Assessment Division (Department) reminds property owners that the Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458, must be filed with their county assessor between February 2, 2025 and June 30, 2025. The...
