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SE Nebraska Counties Designated Disaster Areas Due To Drought
By Gordon Hopkins USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Secretary Thomas Vilsack has designated five Nebraska counties as primary natural…
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Fires Continue to Plague the Area
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag warning for Tuesday, October 17, for Southeast Nebraska. Southerly wind gusts of…
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Down Ballot Money Part 4: How Successful Is RED PAC’s Strategy?
By Gordon Hopkins This is a continuation of a series that began earlier this year, examining one political action committee's…
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DHHS Encourages Households in Need to Apply for Energy Assistance
As the colder months approach, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) encourages low-income households to apply for the…
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Board of Adjustments Meeting Canceled
A Board Of Adjustments meeting scheduled for Thursday night was canceled. The purpose of the meeting was to review an…
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Courthouse Construction Completed
Construction on the ceiling of the Jefferson County Courthouse has been completed ahead of schedule. On Tuesday, October 8, 2024,…
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Fairbury Remains Under Water Restrictions
By Gordon HopkinsThe City of Fairbury remains under mandatory water restrictions due to a lack of precipitation and low water…
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Coordination Key To Hurricane Relief Efforts
By Gordon HopkinsNebraskans are eager to help residents of those states hit by recent hurricanes. However, coordination is needed to…
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Legal Action Doesn’t Delay Wind Repowering Project
By Gordon HopkinsPlans for upgrading turbines at the Steele Flats Wind Farm are moving forward despite appeals filed by local…
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Commissioners Worry Knox County Wind Farm Lawsuit Could Have Both Local And Widespread Implications
By Gordon HopkinsA wind farm company and several landowners are suing Knox County over changes to zoning regulations. Jefferson County…
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