Parts supplier for John Deere fined for illegally employing children

Parts supplier for John Deere fined for illegally employing children

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Solicitor has secured a federal consent judgment mandating that a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for prominent firms such as John Deere, Toro, and Yamaha cease illegal employment of minors and adhere to federal child labor regulations moving forward. The judgment…
Stolley Park train opens this Saturday!

Stolley Park train opens this Saturday!

Stolley Park Railroad. The Stolley Park Railroad in Grand Island will open up this Saturday for the summer. Riders will enjoy two trips around Stolley Park on Central Nebraska’s only lifesize garden-scale railroad. The Sweet Tooth Shop will also be available to parkgoers, offeringa wide range of concession items and…
Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs Property Tax Relief Measure

Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs Property Tax Relief Measure

LINCOLN, NEB. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) is backing legislation that would provide significant tax reform and major property tax relief for Nebraskans. Legislative Bill (LB) 388 is a key piece of a broader tax reform package working its way through the Nebraska Legislature. “Whether you own a home,…
Letter Asks for E15 Emergency Waiver

Letter Asks for E15 Emergency Waiver

Groups like the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, and others sent a letter on E15 to the Environmental Protection Agency. The groups are asking Administrator Michael Regan to swiftly issue an emergency waiver for E15 sales. “New and ongoing world conflicts continue to pose risks…
UNK students win numerous awards & top chapter at state FBLA conference

UNK students win numerous awards & top chapter at state FBLA conference

KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students won six events and once again claimed the top chapter award during a statewide business competition. Lopers also earned six second-place awards, with a total of 22 top-five finishes, at the Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Leadership Conference.…
Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator Rises Sharply in February

Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator Rises Sharply in February

Strong Economic Growth Expected During the Summer of 2024 Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska's Leading Economic Indicator rose sharply during February, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The economic indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, increased by a very rapid 3.48%.…
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool

UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool

EarliPoint™ Evaluation for Autism technology could drastically cut wait times for diagnoses. OMAHA, NE - The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is piloting a new diagnostic tool that could dramatically cut waitlists for an autism diagnosis. Alice Shillingsburg, PhD, director of the integrated Center for Autism…
Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad 

Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad 

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have reunited with Nebraska native and middle blocker Kyla Swanson who officially signed as a practice player for the Supernovas. A Wahoo graduate, Swanson returns to Omaha after competing in the Puerto Rican League with Mets de Guaynabo.  Swanson was drafted by the Supernovas as the 35th pick in…
Over $500,000 Awarded in Simulation Grants to Nebraska Nursing Programs

Over $500,000 Awarded in Simulation Grants to Nebraska Nursing Programs

Lincoln –Six Nebraska educational institutions have been awarded a total of $510,000 in grant funding for nursing simulation equipment. The Nebraska Hospital Association administered the state funding, which was authorized under LB 227 in 2023. The simulation funding will go toward equipment used to enrich the nursing school experience of students…