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February 4th – February 10th, 2024 Sunday, February 4th Officer issued citations to three individuals for assault. A Nebraska male subject was jailed and issued a citation for violating a Protection Order and Domestic Assault.

Summarized - All Cases Include $ 50.00 Court Cost Kristie G. Hellzen: Attempt of a Class 4 Felony, $1,000.00 Fine; Possession of Marijuana Over 1 Oz., $500.00 Fine.

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) continues to see substantial load growth and has begun the process to add new generation capacity to NPPD’s resource mix, following board approval of a capital budget item Thursday.

“Valentine’s Day” Candy, flowers, balloons, gifts, night-out-on the town, any of these would probably make any Valentine happy. The key here is, I hope you didn’t forget to do something special for your Valentine. Hint, Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14th. Make sure to impress the one you LOVE!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (Continuous CRP) signup. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers and landowners in Nebraska who are interested in conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments to consider the enrollment options available through Continuous CRP, which also includes the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) offered by FSA partners. Additionally, producers participating in CRP can now apply to re-enroll, if their contracts will expire this year.

I confess that occasionally even doctors get squeamish. Or perhaps more honestly, this doctor does. My personal list has gotten pretty short, but one of the things that still makes me squirm is something I nevertheless frequently recommend to my patients.

In week six of the 2024 Nebraska Legislative Session, Nebraska lawmakers continued discussion on LB 1339, a bill that would allow school districts to authorize employed security personnel, law enforcement and members of the U.S. Armed Forces to lawfully carry concealed handguns on school grounds.

NSAA Releases 2024-2025 Football Schedules and District Assignments The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) has released the 2024-2025 Football Schedules and District Assignments. 2024-2025 NSAA Class D2 Football Schedules Ainsworth Bulldogs 2024 Schedule: Week 1 - at Hartington-Newcastle; Week 2 - Sandhills/Thedford; Week 3 - at West Holt; Week 4 - Neligh-Oakdale; Week 5 - at St.

During the regular meeting of the Brown County Commissioners on February 6th, the Commissioners again discussed setting a rate for pulling out stuck vehicles. During a recent snow storm, the County Road Department was called to pull out a stranded vehicle with two occupants.