Medical Marijuana Advocates Announce Plan to Draft 2022 Medical Cannabis Initiative
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to remove medical marijuana from the 2020 ballot, backers of the amendment vow to continue efforts to push for reform LINCOLN- A day after the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled, in
Gaylord Walraven
Gaylord Walraven, age 90, of Fremont, NE passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home. Gaylord was born May 24, 1930 in Fremont to Edwin and Viva (Simmerman) Walraven, and was a lifelong resident of Fremont.
Nebraska Ballot Certified for the 2020 General Election
LINCOLN-Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that the final list of candidates for offices and ballot measures have been certified by his office. “My office has finalized the certification of candidates and ballot measures that file
Currently No Employees and Only 2 Students Positive for COVID-19 at FPS
FREMONT – Fremont Public Schools released information today related to: The number of students and staff absent due to testing positive for COVID-19. The number of students and staff in quarantine due to close contact exposure to
Grand Island Case Plant Donates $20,000 to Nebraska State Fair Foundation
GRAND ISLAND – This past weekend, the Grand Island CNH Industrial manufacturing plant gave the Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation $20,000 to assist in furthering the Foundation’s good works. Lindsey Koepke, executive director of the Nebraska State
Midland University Records Record Enrollment for 3rd Consecutive Year
FREMONT – For the third consecutive year, Midland University is reporting record enrollment numbers. Midland has announced a total enrollment of 1,572 students for the 2020-21 school year, increasing nearly 12% from the 2019-20 enrollment of 1,408.
Nebraska’s Attorney General Says Big Ten Out of Compliance with NE Law Governing Nonprofits
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s Attorney General, Doug Peterson, issued a letter to the to The Big Ten Conference, Inc., through Commissioner Kevin Warren, notifying the Commissioner that the Conference appears to be out of compliance with the Nebraska
JLEC Public Meeting Series and Informational Events Kicking Off in September
FREMONT – The first two Joint Law Enforcement Center informational meetings are scheduled ahead of the November ballot voter decision. The first meeting will be held in the Christensen Field Meeting Room (1710 West 16th Street) on
State Supreme Court Approves of Ballot Title for Campaign to Stop Predatory Payday Lending
Lincoln, NE —Yesterday’s ruling by the State Supreme Court marks the fourth loss in a row for the payday loan industry, and is a huge win for the popular initiative that aims to stop predatory lending practices.
More than $7M in Federal Grants Awarded to Support Nebraska’s Aviation System
LINCOLN- Last week, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, announced that the Trump Administration will award Nebraska more than $7 million in federal grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
