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Rural Nebraska EMS Ambulances Being Equipped with Telemedicine Technology

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Lincoln, NE. – A new initiative is underway to help ensure access to high-quality emergency medical services in rural Nebraska. Ambulances in 20 rural Nebraska...

DDD Granting $506,000 in Mini-Grants to HCBS Providers for Training

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Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities is releasing $506,000 to 36 providers of Medicaid Home and...

Reducing Radon Decreases Exposure to Lung Cancer

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LINCOLN – More than 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year are from exposure to radon gas, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Nebraska is third...

$15 Million in New Grant Opportunities for Nebraska Child Care Providers

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LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human (DHHS) services is inviting licensed childcare programs across the state that are open and operating...

Smoke Advisory Issued for Central and Eastern Nebraska

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Lincoln – (LINCOLN, NE) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy have issued a smoke advisory for...

Smoke Advisory Issued for Western Nebraska

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Lincoln – (LINCOLN, NE) The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, and Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy have issued a smoke advisory for...

First Anniversary of 988 Mental Health Crisis Resource

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Lincoln – Sunday, July 16, 2023, marked the one-year anniversary of 988, the new three-digit suicide prevention line. 988 provides a direct connection to trained,...

Nearly $4 Million in Scholarships Available to Nebraska Nursing Students

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(LINCOLN, NE) – Any Nebraska resident enrolled in a licensed practical nurse program, associate degree of nursing program, or accelerated Bachelor of Science in...

Health Alert Issued for Bluestem Lake and Big Indian Lake

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Lincoln – The state of Nebraska has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Bluestem Lake...

Health Alert Issued for Glenn Cunningham Lake

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Lincoln – The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Glenn Cunningham Lake. Samples taken...

Nebraska DHHS Division of Developmental Disabilities Announces Multi-City Listening Tour

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Lincoln – Kristen Smith, the Deputy Director of Eligibility, Policy, and Quality, and Colin Large, Policy Administrator with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) with...

Water Payment Assistance Available for Nebraskans

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Lincoln – The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is available to help lower-income households with water utility services (drinking water or wastewater) costs...

Nebraska Awarded $4 Million Preschool Development Grant

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Lincoln, Neb. – On December 19, 2022, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Children and Family Services (CFS) was one...

Smoke Advisory System Activated for 2023 – Flint Hills Prescribed Burns

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Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds Nebraskans that prescribed burning season is underway in Kansas, Oklahoma, and other states...

February 14 is National Donor Day

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Lincoln – An organ, eye, and tissue donor can save and heal more than 100 lives. Join the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)...

February is American Heart Month

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Lincoln – February is American Heart Month and there is no better time to consider your cardiovascular health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

DHHS Launches the iServe Nebraska Portal Explore Benefits Tool

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Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) launched the new feature of the iServe Nebraska portal – Explore Benefits – an...

$3.6 Million Allocated to Nebraska Nursing Student School Health Initiative

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Lincoln, Neb. – The Covid-19 Crisis Response Workforce Cooperative Agreement has awarded Nebraska DHHS $3.6 million to allocate to Nebraska school-based health program support. Using...

$3.6 Million Allocated to Nebraska Nursing Student School Health Initiative

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Lincoln, Neb. – The Covid-19 Crisis Response Workforce Cooperative Agreement has awarded Nebraska DHHS $3.6 million to allocate to Nebraska school-based health program support. Using...

January Brings Winter Sports Awareness

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Lincoln – When the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, many people can’t wait to hit the slopes or ice rink. Winter fun is...

Screening For Depression Saves Lives

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Lincoln – The most important test you take might just save your life. On National Depression Screening Day, October 6, a simple screening test can...

Take Action Before an Emergency: National Preparedness Month

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Lincoln, Neb. – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) observes National Preparedness Month (NPM) during September. The purpose of NPM is to raise awareness about...

Nebraskans Encouraged to Prevent Mosquito Bites as West Nile Virus Activity Surges

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Lincoln, Neb. – The latest Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance report released on September 16 reported a high number of positive West Nile Virus (WNV) samples detected...

Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities Seeking Partner to Improve Nebraska’s Teaching Shortage

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Lincoln – The Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCDD) is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for the purpose of awarding federal funds to an...

Harmful Algal Blooms Alert Issued for Seven Nebraska Lakes

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Lincoln – The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Big Indian Lake in...

Nebraska DHHS Reports First Suspected Death from Naegleria fowleri Infection

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Lincoln, Neb. –A Nebraska resident is suspected to have died from infection with Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as a brain-eating amoeba. The resident most likely...

Nebraska DHHS to Disburse Pandemic EBT Benefits

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Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will disburse P-EBT benefits on August 16. P-EBT is a program authorized by the...

Health Alert Issued for Maskenthine Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoir

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Lincoln – The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Willow Creek Reservoir in...

Health Alert Issued for Three Nebraska Lakes

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Lincoln – The state has issued a health alert for Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Iron Horse Trail Lake...

Practicing Safety In The Summer Sun

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Lincoln – In August, Summer Sun Safety Month is the time of year when people spend more time outdoors. Whether swimming in the pool,...
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REGIONAL NEWS

Public Input Sought On Water Injection Dredging Study at Tuttle Creek Lake

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the Water Injection Dredging Study at Tuttle Creek Lake. A public meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2024, in Manhattan, KS. The project aims to address sedimentation issues and restore the reservoir's storage capacity using innovative water injection dredging technology.

USDA Rural Development Partnership Helps Local Organization Create and Expand Food Programs in Rural Kansas

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KBI Arrests Kansas Police Lieutenant For Sex Crimes

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American Royal to Celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2024

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KFB’s Foundation for Agriculture awards $26,500 in scholarships

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Experience the Magic of Storytelling at the Kansas Storytelling Festival in Downs, KS

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Governor Kelly Announces $18M for 34 Municipalities and Special Districts for Water Infrastructure

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K-State Salina launches Aviation Maintenance Certification Program, and the first 10 spots have full scholarships

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LOCAL NEWS

Cloud Co. Comm. College To Present Spring Play

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Cloud County Community College's Theatre Department presents "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" on April 25-27 at Cook Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets cost $5, free for CCCC students. Directed by Julia Burr-Roveti, the play showcases a drama society's humorous struggles while performing "The Murder at Haversham Manor."

Marshall County Commissioners To Hold Special Meeting Today

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One Injured In Aggieville Shooting

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Strong To Severe Storms Possible Monday Night Into Tuesday

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Marshall County Commission Meeting Minutes – 4/8/2024

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Burklund / Axelton Hill Road Fire Update – 4/11/2024

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Cloud Co. Comm. College Offering New Degree Pathways

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Kansas KidWind State Finals will be held in Salina on Saturday

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