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LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) in a wild goose near Holmes Lake in Lincoln. This is the state’s first confirmed case of HPAI since 2015.

There is much to look forward to when springs arrives. Daily hours of sunlight increase while temperatures continue to climb. Blooming flowers and leaves budding on trees also add some awe-inspiring color back into the landscape. Even though there's much to enjoy about spring, one side effect of so much foliage in bloom is the return of seasonal spring allergies.

Kansas City, MO - St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. However you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day by remembering one important piece of advice: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. This means that if you plan to drink, it’s essential that you plan for a sober ride home.

LINCOLN-Nebraska Public Media has teamed up with Bright by Text to put expert tips, games and resources in the hands of parents, family members and other caregivers through a new text messaging service.

Marlys Walkling, Heidi Doyle, River and Bridger went to Rapid City over the weekend visiting Prairey and Jamie Brennan, Nolan and Norah and attended Norah’s swimming birthday party. Saturday evening guests of Jason and Lizzie Schubauer, Ella and Clara were Taylor and JayLynn Schubauer of Lincoln, Alex Schubauer and Molli Weeks of Lincoln, Jen Schubauer, Janel Schubauer and Doug Crouse.

Valentine Middle School Principal Mr. Sayer introduced Trooper Tim Flick of Scottsbluff, Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

Who would have thought running heavy equipment would someday lead a young man to become a pastor? “I started listening to audio books, and I was pretty tired of listening to everything on the radio. In my first year I listened to 104 books, in my second year, it was 115 books,” said Jake Schadel. “I’ve always been a faithful person, but it was the first time I listened to the whole Bible. I downloaded the Bible three times. The NIV, the dramatized version, and an English Standard Version. It took about 76 hours to get though which I was able to do. I started on Monday and finished on a Friday, so Genesis to Revelation in two weeks.”

The week has begun with traffic control signage along the affected roadways. Here’s some of what you can expect to come this week.

Are you creative? Do you find necessity is the mother of invention? Know what a lick tub is? You are highly qualified to enter the RC&D/Sandhills Cattle Association Lick Tub Challenge. Kim Burge, Director of the RC&D announced that entries are being accepted to the first ever Lick Tub Challenge.

The Valentine Police Department is hosting Coffee with a Cop Thursday, March 31, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., at the Cherry Street Plaza, located at 103 N. Cherry Street.