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Federal judge blocks Nebraska's gay marriage ban

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ A federal judge has blocked Nebraska's gay marriage ban, but the decision will not take effect until March 9. U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon on Monday ordered the state to not enforce its ban. Seven same-sex couples filed a lawsuit last year challenging the state's voter-b...

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Federal judge blocks Nebraska's gay marriage ban

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ A federal judge has blocked Nebraska's gay marriage ban, but the decision will not take effect until March 9. U.S. District Judge Joseph Bataillon on Monday ordered the state to not enforce its ban. Seven same-sex couples filed a lawsuit last year challenging the state's voter-b...

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Nebraska governor's office: No more ban on gay fostering

A spokesman for Gov. Pete Ricketts' office says the state is no longer considering the sexual orientation of a person seeking to become a foster parent. The spokesman tells the Omaha World-Herald   the state health and human services department hasn't officially changed its policy, but it hasn't b...

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Bill would raise salary for Nebraska Supreme Court Justices

  LINCOLN - Nebraska Supreme Court justices and other judges across the state could be looking at raise. Gov. Pete Ricketts and the judicial branch both proposed salary increases, but the governor's proposal is less than what the judges have requested. Other state judges' salaries are ...

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Group of Former Ag Secretaries Urge Congress to Pass Trade Promotion Authority

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 – A bipartisan group of former U.S. Agriculture Secretaries, representing all past Administrations from those of President Jimmy Carter to President George W. Bush, today issued the following open letter urging Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority. The former secret...

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Melbeta woman dies in two vehicle accident on Highway 92

A 72 year old Melbeta woman died Sunday morning when the vehicle she was riding in struck a semi at  the Melbeta turnoff on Highway 92. The Nebraska State Patrol says the victim ,Ladena Hill, was a front seat passenger in the 2005 Chevrolet driven by 36 year old Brandee Hill of Gering . The Patr...

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9:30 am The REAL FARMERS – REAL EXPERIEN... @ UNL West Central Research & Extension Center
The REAL FARMERS – REAL EXPERIEN... @ UNL West Central Research & Extension Center
Mar 2 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
The Nebraska Water Balance Alliance invites farmers to join the conversation about practical solutions to the water issues they face every growing season.  The REAL FARMERS – REAL EXPERIENCES meeting will be held on Monday,[...]
2:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive – Broken Bow @ Municipal Building
Red Cross Blood Drive – Broken Bow @ Municipal Building
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Broken Bow will host the American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, March 2nd from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building and on Wednesday, March 11th from 8:30 to 2:30 at the Elk’s[...]
4:00 pm Wilson Public Libarary Movie Mat... @ Wilson Public Library
Wilson Public Libarary Movie Mat... @ Wilson Public Library
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm
Monday, March 2, Wilson Public Library will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a special matinee at 4:00 pm.  No tickets are necessary, but stop at the front desk or call 784-2019 for the title of[...]
7:00 pm Hope Evangelical Lutheran – Smit...
Hope Evangelical Lutheran – Smit...
Mar 2 @ 7:00 pm
7:00 pm Dorcas Circle
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3:00 pm Novel Stitchers – Lexington Publ...
Novel Stitchers – Lexington Publ...
Mar 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Novel Stitchers meets on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. If you enjoy stitching—knitting, crocheting, quilting, cross stitch, needlepoint, or have another portable stitching project—join us at the library for 2 hours of stitching and visiting. We[...]
5:00 pm VITA – Income Tax Instruction – ... @ Lexington Public Library
VITA – Income Tax Instruction – ... @ Lexington Public Library
Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
VITA will be at the library again this year to help you with your income tax forms.  The VITA schedule will be Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.[...]

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