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BBB Scam Alert: Online purchase, website scams top 2022 report for Nebraskans

For the third consecutive year, online purchase scams were the most reported scam type to the Better Business Bureau Serving Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas Plains & Southwest Iowa. Online purchase scams were considered the riskiest scam type for all consumers nationwide, according to the 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, which found that nearly three-fourths of reports involving the scam type involved a monetary loss.

News Briefs

NCC announces President’s List Northeast Community College in Norfolk has released President’s Honor List for full-time students for the Fall 2022 semester at Northeast Community College. These students earned a 4.0 grade point for at least 12 credit hours.

Lunch Menus

M Monday, Feb. 6 - Breakfast: Cody- Egg puffs, cereal, toast, fruit, juice, and milk.

Governor Pillen announces Creation of Broadband Office

LINCOLN – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced his issuance of an executive order creating a new Broadband Office. The new office will be housed within the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and work under the oversight of NDOT and the Governor’s Office.

Smith named Trade Subcommittee Chair

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) was named Chairman of the Trade Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee. Smith released the following statement: “American consumers and producers are being forced to the sidelines of the global economy because of the Biden administration’s failure to put forward a proactive trade agenda. Trade has the potential to lower costs for American families, level the playing field for American products abroad, and expand opportunities for American small businesses.

Pete Ricketts sworn in as U.S. Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On January 23, 2023, United States Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) was sworn into office on the floor of the Senate and officially seated as a member of the 118th U.S. Congress. Members of Sen. Ricketts family, including his wife, Susanne Shore, and friends watched the swearing-in from the Senate gallery.

A look back at the final quarter of 2022

The final quarter of 2022 begins in October, with the results of the Badger Homecoming where they lost to Gordon-Rushville with a score of 13-33. Crowned at halftime were King Cayden Lamb and Queen Mekallyn Bancroft.

Welcome Dr. Wilson

Her personal time is spent baking, exploring and hiking, walking Cherry County Clinic and Cherry County Hospital welcomes Dr. Madeline Wilson to their staff.