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Gov. Ricketts announces EPA approval of State’s Expanded E30 Demonstration Project

LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the continuation of groundbreaking research being done in Nebraska on E30 fuel. Results of the State’s initial pilot program, launched in 2019, showed that E30 is safe and reliable fuel for use in conventional vehicles. Under current EPA guidelines, only flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) can use ethanol blends higher than E15. Through its second phase of research, the State intends to underscore its initial findings in order to support regulatory change to make E30 accessible to all drivers.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Lincoln – October 23-29 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), intended to raise awareness to reduce children’s exposure to lead and prevent serious harmful health effects, such as developmental delays, difficulty learning, slow growth, behavioral issues, and neurological damage.

Lakeview/Crookston

Patty Tinant and grandkids, Raken and Takorah flew to Baltimore over the kids fall break where they met Patty’s sister, Nancy and her husband Mike. They visited Gettysburg, then toured Washington, DC for two days. An educational and fun trip!

As Halloween creeps closer, NFPA urges public to keep

Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the holiday remains festively fun.

Baptist Church Fall Festival

The First Baptist Church will host a Fall Festival, Monday, October 31 from 6:30-9:00 p.m., 209 N. Green St.

Trunk or Treat

The Zion Lutheran Church will host a Fall Festival Trunk or Treat October 28 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the church parking lot, 221 N.

Prairie lawns help Nebraskans alleviate climate change and promote biodiversity

In the midst of droughts during the state’s driest year on record, homeowners struggle to maintain the ideal image of the impeccablymanicured, emerald-green front yard. As the weather turns to fall and Nebraskans finish up summer’s final yard work and prepare their lawns for cold weather, many may find themselves frustrated with brown, patchy grass or struggling garden beds.