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Women are urged to report any abnormalities in their breasts to a physician immediately. Breast cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in women across the globe.

Governor Pete Ricketts held a Sept. 7 press conference to highlight the State’s plans to expand reliable, high-speed internet service across Nebraska. The Governor was joined by members of the “Connect Nebraska” working group, a team of leaders tasked with optimizing state and federal funds to expand broadband. Led by State Broadband Coordinator Patrick Redmond, the working group includes representatives of the Nebraska Public Service Commission, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and the State Budget Office.

Cooler weather arrives just as prime entertaining season heats up. Those who will be hosting gatherings soon can expand their recipe repertoire to feed guests and keep them satisfied. Borrowing some flavors from the season can make entertaining festive and even more flavorful.

Gary Lesoing, Extension Educator September 18th through September 24th will be National Farm Safety and Health Week. It is important to acknowledge, celebrate, and uplift America’s farmers and ranchers who have encountered many challenges over the past few years, yet continue to work hard to provide the food, fiber, and fuel that we need.

Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging has released the senior lunch menu. The menu for the next week is as follows: Friday, Sept.

Nebraska’s fall wild turkey season, which runs through Jan. 31, 2023, is a great opportunity to get outdoors, either on a solo hunt or with family and friends. Fall 2022 permits may be purchased over the counter, are unlimited in quantity, and are valid statewide. Youth permits for hunters ages 15 and under are $8. Fall hunters can buy up to two turkey permits. Qualifying landowners also are eligible for a reduced-price landowner permit.

State Patrol investigates rural Wayne County shooting The Nebraska State Patrol continues investigating a shooting death that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 7, in rural Wayne County.