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CHICAGO (AP)-At age 103, Sister Jean awakes daily at 5 a.m. She sits up quickly to avoid going to sleep again “I've got too much to do,” she says. After prayers for the day ahead, she reads the Gospel on her tablet.

M Monday, Feb. 27 - Breakfast: Cody- Rollerbites, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

Accidental poisonings are scary, but largely preventable. These tips can help prevent injury or fatalities.

LINCOLN, (AP)-Sherry Vinton was confirmed Wednesday as the director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, making her the first woman to head the agency. Vinton, of Whitman, is a fifthgeneration rancher with a family operation in the Nebraska Sandhills. She was appointed as director by Gov. Jim Pillen last month and confirmed Wednesday by the Nebraska Legislature. Vinton replaces Steve Wellman, who held the post under former Gov. Pete Ricketts starting in 2017.

Beginning Thursday, February 23, 2023, the KLNX WSR-88D radar operated by the NOAA National Weather Service in North Platte, will be down for approximately seven days for the replacement of the generator, fuel tanks, and accompanying components. This activity is important to support the radar’s operation during periods of commercial power outages, specifically when hazardous weather is present.

Lincoln, Feb. 15, 2023 —Nebraska 4-H is now accepting nominations for a new awards program to recognize the outstanding contributions of 4-H volunteers across the state.

Incidents/Arrests On 02/05/2023 at 3:22 p.m., an officer received a complaint of child abuse/neglect. Officers are working in conjunction with Nebraska Child and Family Services.

LINCOLN – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen joined members of law enforcement and representatives with the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council (SLEBC) in signing a contract agreement that includes a historic pay increase for State Troopers. Finalization of the agreement comes as the Nebraska State Patrol launches a call for applicants to its upcoming recruit class.

NOAA Weather issued the following Spring Flood and Water Resource Outlook #1 conditions, as of February 9, 2023. Area Covered This Spring Flood and Water Resource Outlook is for the North Platte Hydrologic Service Area, which covers western and north central Nebraska.

Lincoln – Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Timothy A. Tesmer, M.D. as the next Chief Medical Officer of the Division of Public Health for the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).