Tag: Nebraska

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Nebraska, north-central Kansas, and southwest Iowa from Thursday afternoon to evening. Gusty winds and low humidity increase fire risks, prompting authorities to caution against outdoor burning. Residents are advised to stay informed and minimize spark-producing activities.

Hansen-Mueller Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing non-payment issues to farmers. The company estimates 1,000 to 5,000 creditors, with liabilities and assets between $100 million and $500 million. It aims for strategic financial restructuring and a court-supervised asset sale, while continuing normal operations and fulfilling employee obligations.

Lincoln, NE — A confirmed measles case in Sheridan County has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and...

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa due to high winds and low humidity, lasting from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST on February 27, 2025. Conditions may accelerate wildfire spread, prompting severe fire safety precautions. Residents should avoid spark-producing activities and follow evacuation orders if necessary.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska, including cities like Omaha and Lincoln, effective from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday. Freezing drizzle could create a thin ice layer, prompting travel hazards. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution due to slippery conditions.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 19 Nebraska counties and neighboring counties in Kansas are now eligible to...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced voluntary pilot programs in four states to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu. This aims to facilitate interstate herd shipping and improve virus tracking. The FDA is also expanding H5N1 testing in dairy products. Public risk remains low, but worker risk is elevated.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for several counties in Nebraska. Those include: Antelope, Boone,...

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM CST FRIDAY WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM...

by Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner June 14, 2022 LINCOLN — A rural Nebraska county clerk has been arrested for allegedly...

Acting United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Roger Alan Vaughn, 46, of Lincoln, Nebraska, was sentenced today to...

by Aaron Sanderford, Nebraska Examiner February 18, 2022 KEARNEY — Several people in a standing-room-only group of more than 50 Nebraskans...