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Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that his office has reached a settlement with Hilton Hotels regarding the disclosure of hidden mandatory fees. The settlement is the latest in a series of Nebraska settlements with major hotel chains, including Marriott, Omni, and Choice, which have all agreed to alter their business practices.

During the home basketball game on Saturday, February 3, 2024, Ainsworth Community Schools paid tribute to referee Rich Rethwisch. Following are the comments read by Ainsworth Activities Director Luke Wroblewski.

Full Disclosure: My wife and I drive a four-year-old hybrid sedan. It runs on the electric motor up to 15 miles -per- hour before the gasoline engine engages. It feels and sounds like it’s dead at stop signs. It averages 44 miles-per-gallon in highway driving. But it’s a hybrid, not an all- electric vehicle.

I have received a number of calls from ranchers concerned about Electronic Identification of livestock (EID). Let me start by saying there is no such bill being considered by the Nebraska legislature. I believe concerns about this started with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposing regulation changes. After speaking with the legislature’s Agriculture Committee staff (one of my committee assignment) I learned the proposed changes concern ordinary plastic ear tags that are in common use in the ranching industry. The rule change that got everyone all stirred up says the common plastic ear tag must be able to be read electronically if it has a bar code or a QR code.

“10 Signs You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are” You having a bad day and think the world is against you? Read these “10 Signs” to See How Bad You Really Have It: 1. You paid the bills this month.

January 28 - February 3, 2024 Sunday, January 28th Officer issued a citation for No Proof of Insurance. Officer responded to a request for a welfare check at a residence on 4th Street in Ainsworth.

3 ... 2 ... 1... BLAST OFF! The 2024 Girl Scout Cookie Season is here, the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls! Girl Scouts across the state are taking on the role of Cookie Bosses and transforming into mini-entrepreneurs.

Winter weather has finally arrived this year. Getting outside for some activity, even in winter, is great for your overall health. However snow, ice, and cold can turn a stroll in the park into an obstacle course. Having proper footwear is not only important for warmth, but also the wellbeing of your feet. Choosing the correct boots for the elements could mean the difference between enjoying the outdoors and needing an urgent care visit. What makes good footwear for enjoying the outdoors safely?

A new bill in the Nebraska Legislature seeks to ban civil asset forfeiture, a controversial practice that allows the government to seize a person’s property without criminal charges. Sponsored by Sen.

Ainsworth Library Board to Meet The Ainsworth Library Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m. at the Ainsworth Public Library.