From Our Files

10 Years Ago – January 15, 2015Pawnee City had its open burn permit for the tree dump renewed recently. The permit is from the Department of Environmental Quality and became effective January 1 and is good through December 31, 2019. The previous permit expired on December 31 of 2014.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Poultry

LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA), in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has detected a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial broiler flock in Johnson County.

A New Year, A New You: A Fresh Start for Your Health

The beginning of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on your health. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to eat healthier, but for many, it can feel like a daunting task.

The school children’s blizzard of 1888

Part 2 of a 3 part series Last week: The deadly School Children’s Blizzard of 1888 slammed into the Midwest one afternoon as school was about to be let out. It traveled at great speed like a white hurricane.

Test, Fix, Save a Life: EPA Region 7 Encourages Home Testing During National Radon Action Month

Contact Information: Madelyn Bremer, 816-745-2616, bremer. madelyn@epa.gov LENEXA, KAN. (JAN.

Certifying America’s Comeback

On November 5, 2024, the American people cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election. A sitting vice president and a former president faced one another in a hotly contested race. Through the early hours of the morning of November 6, our votes were counted.

Safeguarding American Sovereignty

Ensuring the United States meets challenges we face around the world is a demanding but vital task. Dispute resolution and advanced international cooperation are rarely straightforward, with bad faith actors abusing processes and power.

The first session of the 109th Legislature

The first session of the 109th Legislature kicked off on Wednesday, January 8th. The initial day of the long, 90-day session involved the election of the Speaker of the Legislature and Standing Committee Chairs.

Could the Legislature dish up a “state dessert” in 2025?

LINCOLN — As the State Legislature gets to work on its 90-day session, it’s time to consider whether the Unicameral should resolve an important, and regularly overlooked matter — designating a state dessert.Face it, we all love dessert and naming an official state dessert is long overdue.

Angel Tree Program, A Chance to Share

The Pawnee City Angel Tree Program was a big success this year. Deputy City Clerk Kelli Wiers said over 30 hat and mitten pairs were donated to Head Start children in Table Rock and the Union Bank and Trust collected over 100 toys to be given to families in need.