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On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court struck down the Clean Power Plan rule adopted by the Obama administration. That rule would have required States to achieve carbon emission reductions for coal-fired power plants by forcing plant owners to subsidize renewable-energy sources or reduce their own energy production. The federal government had never before attempted anything like this. The costs of implementing that plan would have been enormous. It was thought that the plan would have imposed billions of dollars in costs on States and plant operators which would be passed along to consumers. The State of Nebraska joined a

Reported offenses On 06/20/2022 at 10:00 a.m., an officer responded to B and Helen Street for a report of a non-injury accident. All information has been forwarded to the State of Nebraska.

Do you know a family in need? Please invite them to visit St. John’s Food Pantry from 10:00 a.m.

JUNE 17, 2022, NORTH PLATTE — Nebraska State Patrol investigators have completed a series of alcohol inspections in north-central Nebraska. The inspections were conducted at businesses in Brown, Rock, and Keya Paha counties, as part of an effort supported by Area Substance Abuse Prevention.

Every garden season is filled with beautiful and tasty surprises along with a few challenges. One challenge gardeners face each year is managing insect pests while keeping the pollinators safe. Fortunately, only a very small percent of insects in our landscapes are harmful. The rest help pollinate plants, feed upon or parasitize bad insects, or help decompose plant debris.

Lincoln – The state has issued health alerts for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Rockford Lake in Gage County, Willow Creek Reservoir in Pierce County, and Kirkman’s Cove Lake in Richardson County.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Although most new cars come with a sufficient climate control system, many drivers are still having to put up with sweltering conditions while they’re out on the road. There’s nothing worse than being trapped in a hot car for a long journey, however it’s sometimes unavoidable, especially if you’re commuting to work or going on a road trip.

Weather is something that our farmers and ranchers keep an eye on. Out here, there’s so many variables not just from day to day, but from year to year. Just think, in 2019 there was flooding! Today, if you look at the UNL Drought Monitor, a good portion of northeast Nebraska is in a severe drought, southwest Nebraska is in even worse condition with severe drought as well as extreme drought. Cherry County has pockets of abnormally dry, moderate drought, and severe drought.

May 19, 2022, Valentine Rotarians placed eight pet waste stations around Valentine. Locations include: three at the Valentine City Park, Valentine Aquatic Center, Ecology Park, Valentine Ballfield Complex, Cowboy Trailhead Park, and the walking path by the Cherry County Fairgrounds.