USDA confirms first case in 60 years of flesh-eating New World screwworm in Texas calf
Read the full article on KMTV 3 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The USDA has confirmed a case of the New World screwworm re-entering the United States for the first time in 60 years. Inspectors confirmed larvae in a wound of a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. It is the only confirmed case so far, […]
How a corporate conspiracy pushed Lincoln’s streetcar off the rails
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Denise Powell’s NE-02 race against Brinker Harding joins DCCC’s ‘Red-to-Blue’ program for House Dems
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District Democratic nominee Denise Powell is, like many of the swing district’s candidates before her, part of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Red to Blue” program. The slightly right-leaning swing district has been on the DCCC’s donor investment program since 2016. The program […]
Fed judge strikes down Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students in-state tuition
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students to access in-state tuition rates at the state’s colleges and universities is preempted by federal law and barred its enforcement. The law had been in effect since 2006. U.S. District Court Judge Brian […]
Three GOP-leaning petitions seek to restructure Lincoln city elections
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — A former state tax commissioner and Republican who served in the Legislature is leading a Lincoln effort to change the dates of city elections, let certain residents outside city limits vote in municipal elections and place term limits on Lincoln City Council members. The group known as […]
Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue turns to free app to help care for foster dogs amid rising pet food costs
Read the full article on KMTV 3 GRETNA, Neb. (KMTV) — Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue is using a free app called Treat to earn food and supplies as pet food costs continue to rise. The free app partners with pet food brand Chewy and allows users to pick the shelter or rescue they want […]
The last country school in Scottsbluff shuts its doors
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Pillen celebrates law boosting private energy help in public power state, pushes for more AI growth
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — As demand for electricity grows across Nebraska, Gov. Jim Pillen expressed his preference for establishing public-private partnerships to shoulder some of the cost burdens of new infrastructure. Pillen ceremonially signed Legislative Bill 1261 Tuesday alongside state lawmakers, public power representatives and other stakeholders. The bill alters […]
May 28: Metro Transit reports record April ridership, prepares expanded service for major events
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Five quarantined cruise passengers facing hantavirus risk head home from Nebraska; 13 remain
Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner OMAHA — The first five of 18 cruise ship passengers diverted to the Omaha-based National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center over hantavirus exposure have been allowed to finish their preventive waits at home to make sure they are not sick. UNMC and Nebraska Medicine […]