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Gov. Ricketts announces plans to improve mental health access for military and veterans

June 16, 2022

On June 6, Governor Pete Ricketts announced Nebraska’s participation in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans, and Their Families. Nebraska is one of 35 states taking part in the initiative from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be the lead agencies on the program. The two-year initiative will identify gaps in care and drive enhancements to the state’s mental health services.

Weird Squash – Pollination Gone Wrong?

June 16, 2022

The growing season is in full swing and gardening questions abound! Including questions about pollination and its effects in the vegetable garden, so here is a quick look at pollination and how it will - or won’t - affect the plants in your garden.

Keeping mental health a priority

June 16, 2022

Mental illness is a national public health issue that affects Nebraska as well. During my time as governor, we’ve made mental health a priority and have rolled out several programs to identify mental illness and get Nebraska’s students, veterans, and others the care they need.

June 16, 2022

The Electrical Safety Foundation International reports that home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year. Those fires exact a significant human and financial toll, causing roughly 500 deaths and more than 1,400 injuries while leading to $1.3 billion in property damage. Smoke detectors are an important safety feature that may not prevent fires, but they can prevent deaths caused by home fires. In fact, the ESFI reports that 65 percent of home fire deaths result from fires in homes with no working smoke detectors.

June 16, 2022

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have concluded the annual Click It or Ticket campaign with a busy weekend across the state. During the two-week initiative, troopers removed from the road 40 impaired drivers and cited 47 people for seat belt or child safety restraint violations.

Share the road with riders: Radler Festival will bring 125 cyclists to NC

June 16, 2022

Radler Bike Festival at Arbor Day Farm Set to Bring More than 100 Cyclists to the Area Motorists Asked to Drive with Caution The Radler Bike Festival at Arbor Day Farm returns to the area on June 18 and 19. The Festival is expecting approximately 125 riders from several states to attend.

Modern miracle of baby formula

June 16, 2022

For the past few months, I’ve been fielding questions about the baby formula crisis. Make no mistake, the shortage of baby formula is indeed a crisis.

June 16, 2022

The Nemaha Natural Resources Board of Directors met on Thursday, June 9th, 2022. One well permit for Lancaster County RWD #1 pumping 800-GPM was approved.

Dilley, Zoller win Otoe Cornhole tourney

June 9, 2022

Gabe Dilley and Logan Zoller (aka “the young guns”) were doubles champions of the Second Annual Cornhole Tournament in Otoe Saturday, June 4. When the rain cleared, there were 24 teams in the tournament competing for the $500 first place prize. All together around 100 people attended to support the fundraiser.

Dance Recital

June 9, 2022

The Nebraska City Dance Studio presented its annual recital entitled “Just Keep Swimming” on June 3, 4 and 5 at the Wirth Theater at Lourdes Central Catholic. Seniors this year at the studio are, from left: Kaylee Manion, Isabella Earl, Ashlee Adkins, Reese Eaton, Hannah Knox and Chloe Stander. Over 140 dancers participated in the recital this year. Photo by Kirt Manion