The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a fatality crash that occurred on Highway 283 on Thursday, April 7, during response to the large fire southeast of Elwood. Both vehicles involved were assisting in the fire response.
The Nebraska State Patrol has completed a weeklong enforcement and education effort focused on distracted driving. The U Drive. U Text. U Pay initiative was part of a nationwide effort during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Choking is a leading cause of unintentional death in infants. Young children not can choke on food as well as objects they put in their mouths while exploring the world around them. Parents of young children and hosts who intend to invite youngsters into their homes can learn how to respond when kids appear to be choking. The Mayo Clinic recommends the following approach when tending to children under the age of 1, which differs from the steps necessary to address choking instances in older children and adults.
Effective May 1st, 2022, Blue Rivers Public Transit, a division of the Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, operating under the guidance of the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), is announcing that they will be increasing the fares for trips within the community to $3 one-way fare and the Inter-City Fare to $12 one-way. This increase will help to offset the increased labor and fuel costs incurred while maintaining the public transit system in our five counties: Thayer, Jefferson, Gage, Nemaha and Otoe.
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American Legion Auxiliary posts in Otoe County have announced their selections for Cornhusker Girls State this year. Cornhusker Girls State will take place from June 5 to 11 at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Blue Star Mothers are searching for veterans to honor with Quilts of Valor. For more information or to suggest a person for the honor, call 402-397-3536.
Nebraska City Public Schools are excited to announce Scott Kinnison as the head girls’ basketball coach. Kinnison teaches eighth grade social sciences, currently serves as the head girls’ and boys’ golf coach, and coaches junior high girls’ and boys’ basketball.
A 10-run first inning got the Nebraska City baseball team going toward a 16-13 win in action at Seward on Monday, April 4. The Pioneers finished with 16 hits, with seven being extra-base hits, and six Nebraska City hitters had multiple hit days led by Zach Tesarek’s 5-of-6 outing including two doubles.
Continuing a tradition that began in 1872, Nebraska City will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 29, 2022. Events will continue throughout the weekend.