Nebraska congressman says there needs to be a ‘balanced’ approach with immigration enforcement
Nebraska-As deportations take center stage nationally, Nebraska’s U.S. Representative for the second congressional district discussed what impact they could have locally. Don Bacon said immigration enforcement needs to take a “balanced” approach to protect those who are...
Warm with less wind this Wednesday
Another warm day is on tap this Wednesday. Morning temperatures will be almost 30 degrees, which is closer to almost our average high temperature. That means the afternoon hours will be way above average once more, warming up toward the middle 50s. The kicker about today: a lot...
Nebraska climatologists collaborate for better weather prediction
The University of Nebraska's High Plains Regional Climate Center in Lincoln is working with weather experts in nearby states to collect and use climate data to predict the weather and potentially save lives. And it's the collaboration that allows the forecasters to provide...
‘Hope’: Omaha mother, daughters call to revive Nebraska school choice law
LINCOLN — An Omaha mother and her daughters encouraged state lawmakers Tuesday to revive school choice legislation to help thousands of other Nebraska families. Christina Chvala of Omaha, flanked by her daughters — 14-year-old Olu, a high school freshman, and 13-year-old Lela,...
Cattle market hot as Nebraska cold snap hits
Someone turned the air conditioner and fan on high for a few days, and it is OK with me if it stays dialed back a notch or 10. There is just something about the month of January. While waiting outside at school pick up another parent mentioned that it seems...
Beloved Nebraska Eatery Named ‘Best Italian Restaurant’ In The State
Author Gary Chapman coined the five love languages, but forgot one very important chapter...carbs!. If spaghetti speaks to your soul and you dream in pizza and risotto, then this article is for you. While Nebraska is home to hundreds of Italian restaurants, there is one that...
Bird flu detected in backyard flock in Kearney County
KEARNEY CO. — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today confirmed more H5N1 avian flu detections in poultry from four states, including Nebraska. USDA officials confirmed a detection in backyard flock of 90 chickens in...
Nebraska joins other states in national milk testing for bird flu
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Good Life is joining forces with other states to protect consumers from the bird flu or H5N1 virus. It’s part of a national program being adopted on a state-to-state basis. The National Milk Testing Strategy was launched by the USDA to get states...
Nebraska Joins in Settling Kickback Allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that Nebraska has joined the United States, 37 other States, and Puerto Rico in settling kickback allegations against Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., owned by pharmaceutical company Pfizer, Inc. Pfizer, on behalf of...
National forests with campgrounds open year-round in Nebraska
Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests in Nebraska. Originally published on outwander.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
