Panhandle Public Health District is seeing a rise in respiratory illnesses such as Influenza A, Covid, RSV, and other respiratory illnesses.

Nebraska recently received notification that we have been awarded $218.5 million dollars through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, the eighth largest state allocation nationwide.

A major change is coming to administration at the University of Nebraska. 

A Burke, South Dakota florist’s work has received a national award. Dave Engelmeyer helped create the float for Travel South Dakota in the Pasadena Rose Parade.

Hunters may begin purchasing 2026 spring turkey season permits from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission beginning at 1 p.m. Central time Jan. 12.

Nebraska faces a severe child care shortage with 11 counties lacking even a single licensed child care facility. In Valentine, local leaders have been working to fill the gap for years, and they’re kicking off the New Year with some positive news.