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Barry Weber Livestock Systems Extension Educator

Barry Weber Livestock Systems Extension Educator

Barry Weber new Livestock Systems Extension Educator

Hello! I’m Barry Weber, the new, as of December, Livestock Systems Extension Educator for Nemaha, Richardson, Johnson, Pawnee, Gage, Jefferson, and Saline counties.
Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility Demands Accountability

The federal government of the United States has an obligation to maintain the highest standard of accountability to the American people. Families working hard to make ends meet, paying taxes to the federal government, rightfully expect a government which treats their hard-earned money with respect.
Nebraska’s congressional delegation is shown in Washington. From left: U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. Feb. 5, 2025. (Courtesy of Nebraska Governor’s Office)

Nebraska’s congressional delegation is shown in Washington. From left: U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. Feb. 5, 2025. (Courtesy of Nebraska Governor’s Office)

Caregivers rally, urge Nebraskans in Congress to protect Medicaid

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Hospital Association and nearly 10 other organizations rallied Monday in defense of Medicaid ahead of federal budget negotiations.
In its 25th Year True Value Gears Up for Spring and Summer

In its 25th Year True Value Gears Up for Spring and Summer

In its 25th Year True Value Gears Up for Spring and Summer

True Value, the Pawnee City hardware store, has begun to prepare for the many projects that inevitably accompany spring and summer.The store’s assistant manager, R.J. Hickey, said the store began receiving shipments of mulch last week and it will likely go on sale in May.

From Our Files

The Nebraska State Patrol in conjunction with the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a Nebraska City woman Thursday who had amassed as many as 198 failure-toappear warrants.

Courthouse Report Sheriff

The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department received the following calls, March 1, 2025 through March 7, 2025: Criminal Trespassing, 1; Follow- up, 3; Information Only, 1, Parking Complaint, 1; Spam, 2; Suspicious Activity, 1; Suspicious Item, 1; Traffic, 1; VIN Inspection, 5.