Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen spoke on behalf of the nomination of legendary former football coach, congressman, and youth advocate Tom Osborne for induction as the first living member into the state’s Hall of Fame. Commission members voted unanimously in favor of Osborne’s inclusion, where he will join 27 other distinguished Nebraskans whose busts are displayed inside the State Capitol. Addressing members of the Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, Gov. Pillen summarized many
The facility will expand access for community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services. The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, expanding access for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate to community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services. The new 8,400-square-foot behavioral health treatment facility will be c
Plans are already being made for next year's event. The Nebraska Star Party wrapped up its 33rd event last week near Merrit Reservoir. According to John Johnson over 400 paid attendees participated in the weeklong event, taking advantage of the areas dark skies allowing for a clear, unobstructed view of the night sky and the stars, planets and more. While daytime temperatures were quite high this year, the weather did allow for virtually cloudless nights. The event drew vi
