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Farmers and ranchers are invited to attend a FREE clinic. The clinics are one-on-one, not group sessions, and are confidential. The Farm Finance clinic gives you a chance to meet with an experienced ag law attorney and ag financial counselor. These clinic staff specialize in legal and financial issues related to farming and ranching, including financial planning, estate and transition planning, farm loan programs, debtor/creditor law, water rights and other relevant matters. Here is an opportunity to obtain an experienced outside opinion on issues that may be affecting your farm or ranch. Bring your questions!

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts issued a statement urging the Nebraska State Board of Education to push back on recent direction from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The DOJ recently directed the FBI to investigate parents who strongly express disagreement with the policies of their local, taxpayer-funded schools.

Lincoln-The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes the month of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month to help raise public awareness about the condition, and advocate for acceptance, understanding, and helping people with Down syndrome live better lives in communities across our state.

Here’s an interesting challenge: Try to define JOY! Use as many words as you can think of – and you’ll probably come up short. Why? Because joy is best understood through experience.

LINCOLN, Neb. – Deer are more active this time of the fall. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has suggestions to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.

OCTOBER 6, 2021 (LINCOLN, NEB.) - Harvest is in full swing across Nebraska and the Nebraska State Patrol encourages all motorists to be aware of agriculture equipment traveling on roads throughout the state.

North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of 106 new COVID-19 cases in the district since last reporting period on 10/12/2021. NCDHD will be commencing its Community Health Assessment process and would like to invite the public to attend the November 12, meeting to share insight on the health and wellness of the community.

On 10/03/2021 at 5:09 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of North Hall Street for an assault. A juvenile female was cited.

Matt Sprenger is the new Refuge Manager at Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. “In addition to managing Fort Niobrara Refuge, I supervise managers at other refuges in the Sandhills area including; Valentine Refuge, Crescent Lake Refuge and Lacreek Refuge in South Dakota.”

Cherry Hills Estates and Modern Woodmen of America honored this year’s Hometown Hero, Glen Huddle, at their annual Football Supper and Pep Rally. Glen graduated from Winner, SD High School in 1946.