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Medicare Fraud Attempt Reported
A Medicare fraud attempt using the phone number of Jefferson Community Health & Life (JCH&L) has been reported by a…
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USDA Releases Statement on Layoffs
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a statement on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, about the recent mass layoffs…
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Emotions Run High at FPS Board of Education Meeting
By Gordon HopkinsWhile rumored student protests never materialized, the meeting of the Fairbury Public School Board of Education was still…
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Jefferson County Looks To Improve Access To Childcare With C4K Initiative
By Gordon HopkinsIn an attempt to address the need for childcare and early education, Jefferson County is looking into partnering…
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Measles Outbreak Expands
While a measles outbreak has not reached Nebraska, the rapidly increasing number of cases has local health care providers concerned.…
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Details On USDA Layoffs Scarce
By Gordon HopkinsThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is one of many federal agencies that has been targeted by…
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Wind Farm Repowering Complete Despite Lawsuits
By Gordon HopkinsA repowering of the Steele Flats Wind Farm has been completed despite two ongoing lawsuits.At a meeting on…
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Winter Storm Brings Dangerous Driving Conditions, Power Outages
It was a stark change from just a few days ago, when warm, dry conditions led to Red Flag alerts…
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Custer County Fires: A Report from the Front Lines
Editor’s Note: Firefighters from across the state spent last week battling a series of fires that would go on to…
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Legislature Considers SNAP Benefits Expansion
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on Wednesday, March 5, for and against LB (Legislative Bill) 319, which…
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