Omaha man arrested after hitting NSP patrol unit Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, arrested an Omaha man on Feb. 11 following a pursuit, during which the suspect struck a trooper’s patrol unit.
Nebraska’s Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), urges parents and other adults to have real and in-depth conversations with their children during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. DHHS is one of the providers of funds to The Nebraska Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence.
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Wisconsin man following a pursuit that started in Dawson County on Interstate 80 Monday. At approximately 9:30 a.m.
Whatever your flavor, you’ll find it at the 2023 Nebraska State Fair. “Whatever Your Flavor” has been officially unveiled as this year’s State Fair theme.
The Syracuse Rocket boys’ basketball team faced off with Auburn, Conestoga and Lincoln Lutheran last week. Boys Vs Auburn (15-6) After watching the Bulldogs in the last few state championship games, the Rockets took a play right out of their playbook to take a 27-20 lead at halftime on Tuesday in a home contest. As the Bulldogs are known for doing, the Rockets slowed their game down and took time off the clock with each possession.
February is National Senior Independence Month, which provides an opportunity to celebrate older adults across the state of Nebraska and spread awareness of information and resources that are available to help support them and their independence throughout their journey.
All-America Selections (AAS) announces four national flower award winners this year. National awards are given to plants with consistently great performance across the United States. To see pictures of these and other great plants visit the All-America Selection website, www.all-americaselections.org.
The Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD) partnered with the Nebraska Forest Service, Pheasants Forever, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to host a free tree workshop at the Nemaha NRD on Feb. 1. Tree experts from across the State provided information on pests and diseases, windbreak renovation, proper planting and care techniques, considerations for wildlife, and programs available to assist landowners. Takeaways from the event include: Diversity, Drought Impacts, Wildlife Planning, and Assistance.
In a year in which the Arbor Day Foundation announced a focus on more of its community tree plantings in neighborhoods of greatest need, year-end data showed it completed 535 community tree planting projects — more than any year in its history. “This record-breaking year is a testament to the unmatched network of tree-planting partners we have throughout the United States and around the world. Thanks to these dynamic local organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation is constantly expanding our impact to redefine what a tree can be for our communities,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We’re energized not just by the number of trees planted in 2022, but by our focus on getting those trees planted in the communities that stand to benefit from them most.” The community tree plantings resulted in more than 500,000 new trees finding homes in urban areas — more than 270,000 trees were distributed and another 245,000 trees were planted. The work spanned across approximately 175 cities in all 50 states and 16 other countries, including Mexico, Malaysia and Guatemala. The Arbor Day Foundation’s work in communities will have a focus in future years on planting trees where they are needed most as it continues to build on its growing momentum in 2023. It has committed to planting 500 million new trees in five years with a focus in neighborhoods of greatest need.
To ease the transition back into gardening, Occupational therapist and gardener Wanda Menold spoke on “Returning to the Garden” on Feb. 9 at Grimm’s Gardens in Nebraska City.