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Some Nebraska state park and wildlife management areas are temporarily banning campfires as drought and wind conditions have triggered extreme fire danger. Because of regularly changing conditions, guests should call state park areas prior to arrival to determine whether a fire ban is in effect.

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released a statement on the increased revenue projection by Nebraska Economic Forecasting Board. The board voted to raise revenue projections by $50 million for the 24-25 biennium.

Valentine Police Chief Dana Miller, who has been serving since June 2006, shares a report of the department’s activities and about what trainings they have taken, and trends. We will learn more about this report over the next couple weeks as well.

Incidents/Arrests On 02/20/2024 at 11:35 a.m., a delayed report of an assault was filed with the department. The incident had occurred on 02/10/2024.

by Karla Wilke, Nebraska Extension cow-calf and Stocker management specialist, and Kacie McCarthy, cow-calf specialist Getting first-time mother cows bred for the second time is probably one of the strongest challenges for most beef producers. It can be extremely frustrating at the time of pregnancy diagnosis to find a high percentage of those young cows, the future of the cowherd, to be open.

Lincoln- The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities is pleased to announce Nebraska’s newest Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver, the Family Support Waiver (FSW). This waiver will begin March 1, 2024, and will provide services to 850 children, ages birth to 21 years old with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) currently on the Developmental Disabilities Registry. Each participant has a maximum annual budget of $10,000.

Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents Oklahoma City, OK – (February 29, 2024) – There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.

VHS public speech performance The VHS Speech team will host their public speech performance on Monday, March 11, 2024 in the Valentine High School Commons from 6:00-7:30 p.m. with supper.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) invites high school students from across Nebraska’s Third District to submit their artwork for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition by Friday, March 22.

Lincoln - Stories about an Omaha barista rocking the world of specialty coffee, a Nebraska volleyball player’s heartfelt tribute to her father, and the reveal of the seven foot bronze statue of Nebraska author Willa Cather in the United States Capitol are featured in March broadcasts of the award-wining, local television series Nebraska Stories.