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The Nebraska State Patrol has completed a season-long effort to keep fans safe as they travel to and from Husker football games. Troopers spent gamedays patrolling roadways, monitoring from the air and assisting with security in and around Memorial Stadium. On gamedays this fall, troopers made 54 arrests for driving under the influence. Troopers also issued 46 citations for speeding, 16 for driving under suspension, 19 open alcohol container, 12 no seat belt, and eight improper child restraint. Troopers also assisted 219 motorists in need of...
The mobile food pantry, sponsored by the Neligh Faith Community Church, as well as various other churches, individuals and businesses in the area, will be dispersing food on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the Neligh American Legion, located at 115 W. Third Street....
The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District (UENRD) is accepting applications until January 10, 2025 for the state's Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Program. Producers in qualifying areas have the potential to be paid for reducing their nitrogen application amounts by the lesser of 40lbs or by 15%. Applicants can receive a payment of $15 per acre for up to two fields with a maximum combined total of 280 certified irrigated acres. Applications in the UENRD will be awarded on a first come first...
Justin Harris could use the money. The McCook farmer and businessman is already behind on last year’s property taxes, and still owes $3,200 that’s growing with interest. And Harris is also missing out on a tax rebate thanks to a much-misunderstood change that Nebraska lawmakers made earlier this year. It’s costing him $1,300 – money he could have nabbed had he paid his property taxes by Dec. 31, 2023. “There was no chance for us to be able to take advantage of that discount because we're living paycheck to paycheck,” he said. The vast majori...
Preliminary results from the 2024 Nebraska November firearm deer season show statewide harvest was down 2% from 2023 and down 24% from the 2019-2023 average. This was more successful than expected for the Nov. 16-24 season as November firearm permit quotas were reduced 13% from 2023 in response to declining deer populations. Mule deer buck harvest increased 9% from 2023, while whitetail buck harvest fell 2%. Antlerless mule deer harvest declined 10% from 2023, while antlerless whitetail increased 2%. All harvest levels are down significantly...
When it comes to buying an American flag, there are lots to choose from. Not all are "Made in the USA." If you're searching for one that is, here's what to look out for. Imported flags must have labels saying where they're made. So, if you're shopping in a store, check out the product label. Online, you might not find this information, especially if you're shopping for a smaller flag. Instead, look at where the seller's located - look for the address in the website's terms of service or privacy...
“It is important to plan ahead when traveling or being exposed to extremely cold winter conditions,” said Dr. Troy Dawson of Antelope Memorial Hospital. “By taking a few precautions, the risk for frostbite injury may be prevented. Frostbite occurs when blood vessels and skin tissue are damaged after exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, added Dr. Dawson. "It can occur quickly or slowly. The speed of a frostbite injury depends upon how cold or windy the temperature conditions are and the length of exposure to those condi...
People are encouraged to use caution as avian influenza is affecting waterfowl and other bird species throughout Nebraska and adjacent states. Nebraska Game and Parks officials said waterfowl die-offs and sick birds have been reported at water bodies from Niobrara to Alma recently. About 300 dead or dying snow geese have been collected at Harlan County Reservoir and additional ones at locations in northeast and southeast Nebraska. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or bird flu, has been confirmed in two cases. Due to the widespread nature of...
A field investigator with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission may soon open shop in the Holt County Courthouse. During the Nov. 27 Holt County supervisors meeting, John Bauer with NGPC requested to use office space, if available. "I need room for a desk, chair and a couple filing cabinets," Bauer said. Supervisor Dustin Breiner asked how soon space would be needed. Bauer replied there's "no rush." Chairman Bill Tielke said once the St. Mary's third-grade students move back to the school, an...
Could a wheelchair-accessible van be in the works for use by Antelope County veterans? According to Veterans' Service Officer Tom Nelson, a need definitely exists. "We're still rolling with it," he told Antelope County Supervisors during Tuesday morning's meeting in Neligh. Nelson did not present actual figures for a potential purchase but noted used vans could run approximately $54,000. "Other VSOs are running with an actual van. I'd rather have a wheelchair van. It makes more sense," Nelson...
The Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail sections near Neligh and Long Pine have reopened to the public after repairs were made from the 2019 Elkhorn River flood. Repairs two miles west of Neligh included bank stabilization and new trail surfacing. Trail users now can enjoy a closer view of the Elkhorn River in this area. Repairs a mile east of Long Pine included installation of new culverts, rebuilding the embankment, and trail surfacing. See an interactive map of the trail and closed sections, at OutdoorNebraska.gov/guides-maps/maps/. More...
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 52 impaired drivers from the road during the Make It Click campaign, which ran from Nov. 23 through Dec. 1. Troopers arrested 52 drivers for driving under the influence and issued 44 citations for seat belt and child safety seat violations. Troopers also issued 1,027 citations for speeding, including 47 citations for speeding at over 100 miles per hour, 30 no seat belt, 14 improper child restraint, 25 open alcohol container, seven minor in possession and 69 driving under suspension....
The envelope didn't surprise Dru McMillan. But when she opened the letter and read the number, she felt sick. "If you agree with the determination, please submit a draft in the amount of $21,042.73 within 30 days," it read. McMillan is a Lincoln therapist. She has long served a majority of patients who use Medicaid, the government-funded cheap or free insurance, to pay for mental health care. The letter came from an auditor working for one of three massive insurance companies the State of...
Transitioning a farming or ranching operation from one generation to the next, or even from one operator to another can be complicated. The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition recently partnered with Nebraska Extension and Legal Aid of Nebraska to host two workshops on this topic. The workshops were held in O’Neill and Hartington and featured Dave Goeller, retired extension transition specialist, and Joe Hawbaker, estate planning attorney. These one-day educational workshops provided participants an opportunity gain knowledge related to s...
Prepare to have your funny bone tickled, Saturday, in Orchard. Comedians Nick Hoff and Tyler Walsh will perform at the Orchard Community Center. Proceeds from the event will benefit the community center. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m., with the comedians' performances scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. Dave Merkel will keep the holiday spirit going, with music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Individuals wanting to attend only after 9 p.m. will be charged a $10 cover charge. Hoff is a...
As we celebrate Veterans Day, we should all take the time to acknowledge and thank the Huskers across our community who've chosen a path of service and self-sacrifice. For Morgan Erhardt, this was a path that she knew she would take since she was a kid. "At a really young age, I knew that the military was something I wanted to do," says Morgan. "It just always felt like a calling." Morgan says she enlisted in the National Guard "the second I turned 17." After graduating high school, Morgan...
Holt County Supervisors approved a change order for work on the Ewing Southeast project C45, on the St. John's bridge. During the Nov. 18 meeting, road superintendent Gary Connot said Dixon Construction had planned to start construction Nov.4. "They revised it initially for a couple weeks, Nov. 18, and they revised it again for a December start," Connot said. Ramsy Robertson, engineer with Mainelli Wagner & Associates, reviewed the construction schedule with supervisors. "It's up to you if...
This month, Antelope Memorial Hospital received national and state awards for excellence. The hospital was first recognized for the 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective as part of the National Rural Health Day celebration. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Award honors top quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals across the United States in the categories of quality, ou...
Tri-County Titans baseball coach Jeff Shabram reviewed progress at the Orchard baseball field with village trustees during a Nov. 11 meeting. Sod has been installed in the infield. Plans include moving the crow’s nest to behind the third-baseline dugout and installing a fence. Reed Miller, of Miller and Associates, in Kearney, discussed the one- and six-year street plan proposal. Trustees unanimously approved its adoption. Highway 20 will see upgrades. Trustee John Ferguson made a motion to a...
While Pete Ricketts was governor, he and his parents spent serious money supporting state senators – and opposing fellow Republicans who had displeased the governor. Longtime observers say that money helped morph the Legislature, making it less independent and more partisan. In January 2017, Patrick O'Donnell entered the Nebraska State Capitol's cavernous legislative chamber, air heavy with the echo of history's fierce debates and whispered negotiations. The longtime Clerk of the Legislature s...
Should individuals who begin a building project before applying for a permit in Ewing village limits be fined? The question was up for discussion during Ewing village board's Nov. 11 meeting. Village Clerk Sharon Swails said she asked Clearwater village officials how they handle the process and reported Clearwater Village Clerk Angie Hupp said a $100 fine is assessed. According to Swails, a cement slab has been poured for one project and another resident has a project that is near completion....
Two property parcels that should have been annexed into the Village of Clearwater 14 years ago will finally be added. "Someone dropped the ball," Jay Snider told Clearwater village officials during a Nov. 11 meeting at the fire hall meeting room. Following a recommendation from the Clearwater Planning Commission, which met earlier that afternoon, village trustees amended Ordinance 2024-8, which would annex parcels 000660500 and 000660501. Mentions of a third parcel, 000660200, were struck from...
A decision regarding a third parcel under consideration for annexation in Clearwater village limits was tabled, following a recommendation from the village's planning commission. During the Nov. 11 board of trustees meeting, landowners Dwaine and Deborah Trease said they opposed annexation of parcel 000660200, situated adjacent to a Trease-owned parcel housing Sunset Storage. "What's the purpose of any advantage of that little piece of ground to the city to have? There's no tax base to it. The...
Mark your calendars and prepare to join in the celebration of the holiday season at the annual lighting celebration in Orchard. On Dec. 1, at 4 p.m., at the outdoor park on Highway 20, take part in hayrack rides and the Grinch scavenger hunt. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available. At 5 p.m., holiday decorations will be lighted....
Take a trip back in time to Christmas's past as the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual old-fashioned Christmas. Start the afternoon with shopping experiences at two local businesses. The Sidebar, 522 Main, will be open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with holiday shopping for gifts and stocking stuffers. Roots by Jaci, Farmhouse 43 and Cut Across Creations will host a holiday open house at 312 Nebraska Street, from 3 to 7 p.m. Shopping, snacks and drinks will be available. Soups,...
