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Nebraska jumped to the forefront of monitoring for outbreaks after two dogs died in 2004. But political and economic hurdles continue to slow efforts to prevent toxic blooms.
On average, Nebraska homeowners paid nearly twice as much to insure their homes in 2020 as they did in 2007, a steeper increase than most other states.
Monitoring wells at 16 Pillen family-tied operations have tested for nitrate levels far above legal drinking water limit. One was so high, an expert said, “it should be a 911.”
Gov. Jim Pillen, through a spokesperson, has directed all questions regarding his business history to Pillen Family Farms. The company is currently run by his children Sarah Pillen…
A roast beef sandwich sent Katie Voelker to the hospital in June 2022. Six hours after dinner, she woke in the middle of the night with hives, an…
This timeline was published with the first story in our series “Pigs and Power.” Read more » 1982 Initiative 300, banning corporations from owning farms, is enacted. 1983…
Jim Pillen built one of the biggest hog enterprises in the country. Then he got elected governor. It’s a Nebraska success story – one raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
A new Nebraska company is harnessing technology to battle wildfires while keeping firefighters safer.
Governor’s spokesperson says office “has responded to all public records requests in accordance with the law.”
MERRITT RESERVOIR – Last September, the International Dark-Sky Association confirmed what veterans of the Nebraska Star Party have known for 30 years: On a clear night, the Sandhills…