As severe weather season approaches, Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) reminds customers to be aware of the dangers of downed powerlines. Tornadoes can bring down transmission lines typically located in rural areas, but trees damaged by tornadoes or high wind conditions can come down on local distribution lines, creating a power outage to residents in the area.

Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is investing $1,590,004 in wildfire protection projects across Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, as part of the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. The CWDG program is designed to assist communities, including Tribal communities, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies and Alaska Native corporations with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks on tribal, state, and privately managed land.

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary met March 28, 2023 at the American Legion Post #79 for the regular monthly meeting. The evening began at 6:30 p.m.

Where in the World is the Governor and What is He Doing? Where is the Governor and what is he doing? We probably shouldn’t be surprised that stealth candidate Jim Pillen who refused to debate and was elected Governor anyway hasn’t been releasing information about his public schedule. No schedules, nor press releases, little or no comment about issues.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Robby J. Gall: Speeding 6-10 MPH, $25.00 Fine; Nebraska State Patrol - Trooper Aaron Nilson.

The ongoing filibuster of every single bill in the First Session of the 108th Legislature is becoming a serious problem. We have important business the people of Nebraska expect us to accomplish. Our constitution requires us to pass a balanced budget during this session, and a voter ID law.