The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that there are no cases of COVID-19 in the Panhandle. The test result for the patient at Regional West has come back negative for COVID-19. Panhandle Public Health District continues to monitor the unfolding COVID-19 epidemic to anticipate its impact…
Omaha, Neb – Four people being monitored in the National Quarantine Unit on the UNMC/Nebraska Medical Center campus have left quarantine after exceeding the qualifications to be eligible for release. Two of these individuals previously tested positive for COVID-19, while two others have tested negative throughout the quarantine process. Nebraska Governor…
A former Pilger man escaped from the Thurston County jail in Pender Sunday afternoon and should be considered dangerous. Cody Murphree, 26, escaped about 1:00 p.m. and was last seen on foot a wearing white thermal top and shorts. Murphree was being held in Thurston County…
“The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in the Citizen.” This inscription is on the north side of your State Capitol. It serves to remind us all to be aware, involved, and engaged in business within that touches our lives at home. It should also serve to call lawmakers and…
Last week was a big week in your Unicameral Legislature. A number of well attended and highly controversial committee hearings took place and Friday, February 21st was the final day for senators to choose a priority bill for this session. The landscape for the remaining days of this 60-day session…
On Monday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosted FFA members for a proclamation signing ceremony declaring “FFA Week” in Nebraska. Founded in 1928, the FFA, or Future Farmers of America, works to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.” FFA…
On Tuesday afternoon at about 2:10 p.m. the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to and investigated a semi accident on Hwy 57 about four miles North of Stanton, that sent the lone 50 year old driver to the hospital for treatment of a possible head injury. The driver,…
We were able to get a considerable amount of work done in the Capitol last week by moving through quite a few bills that had remained on General File from the last session. These are bills that have not been designated as senator priority bills but did not receive floor…
The Nebraska Legislature saw people come from across the state on Feb. 12, to give testimony at a public hearing for Legislative Resolution 300CA, a consumption tax. The resolution could change the Nebraska Constitution and how it collects taxes. Senator Steve Erdman of the 47th District introduced the resolution for…
Early yesterday afternoon, a load of steel slid off a truck near Highway 275 and Bridge Street in West Point. For a time, southbound traffic was down to one lane with police directing traffic. The steel sheets were reloaded onto the trailer. This picture was…
