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Niobrara Valley Vineyards had their grand opening and 10th anniversary July 19-20, 2024 to introduce their new event facility south of Nenzel. Both days were full of ceremonies and activities for everyone to enjoy.

Scott R. Hackney, Issaquah, WA.

Incidents/Arrests On 07/30/2024 at 10:32 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of West 3rd Street regarding a theft. The investigation is ongoing.

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement regarding the state of the special session convened to fix Nebraska’s spiraling property tax crisis: “I deeply appreciate the extremely hard work being done by the majority of the Legislature to deliver transformative property tax reform to Nebraskans. These senators, who represent all political stripes and all corners of our state, are doing right by their constituents by engaging in tough negotiations, good faith exchanges of ideas, and collaboration with their colleagues to forge a compromise that will work for Nebraska. Their dedication is even more impressive given that it is moving forward under intense pressure by lobbyists fighting to protect special interest loopholes at the expense of hardworking Nebraska homeowners. I know that any plan passed by the Legislature will be a hard-fought compromise and that it will not include every provision I believe in and am fighting for. Nevertheless, I have profound respect for the work of the Legislature and look forward to signing that work into law.

Lincoln – Attorney General Hilgers and a coalition of 15 state attorneys general led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the Biden-Harris administration from extending Obamacare to illegal aliens.

OMAHA – Students across Nebraska are returning to school this month and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is reminding families to make time for conversations about the unintended consequences of drug experimentation before kids head out the door for a new year of learning.

A long-standing annual tradition, and one I personally look forward to each year, is the Tri-State Cowboy Breakfast during the Sheridan County Fair and Rodeo. The event is always on the Saturday preceding the parade through Gordon.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - (August 12, 2024) – Increasingly, people consider their child's safety at school, and many even turn to homeschooling. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, the top reasons for families choosing to homeschool are concerns about the school environment, including safety issues and negative peer pressure. This is an issue that people face from coast to coast, and it's one that communities must address. The good news is that there are some things parents can do to help keep kids safer this school year.

Washington-The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept.