OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Creighton University issued the following news: Maureen Tierney, MD, and Anne O'Keefe, MD, from the School of Medicine Department of Clinical Research and Public Health, have provided the following guidance to help people feel better quicker from respiratory illnesses and protect others. They are limiting their comments on vaccination for those over 18. As we come back from the holiday break, nationally and locally there are high levels of flu, RSV and COVI  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- First National Bank of Omaha issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2024: * * * Artificial Intelligence, Economic Resilience, Consumer Spending, Housing Sector and Equity Valuations Among Topics Examined * * * FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) today released the FNBO 2024 Outlook: Investing in an Everchanging World. "In this year's Outlook, we evaluate the emerging use of artificial intelligence and the financial health of consumers, companies   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 12 (TNSres) -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers was joined by Lt. Governor Joe Kelly and Colonel John Bolduc to announce January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Lt. Governor Joe Kelly read and signed an official Proclamation designating the importance of the event. In addition, the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force (NHTTF) released an updated report outlining progress  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Chief Information Officer Ed Toner. His last day with the OCIO will be February 16. Mark Neemann, a deputy with the OCIO, will serve as interim CIO during the transition and until Gov. Pillen appoints a new chief information officer. Gov. Pillen thanked Toner for his years of service to the people of the State of Nebraska and wis  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Jacqueline Russell to the state's Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC). Russell, who currently serves as the Adams County Assessor, will start Jan. 29. "Jackie has over a decade of real-world experience in ensuring statutory obligations are met for property valuations," said Gov. Pillen. "Her knowledge makes her a great  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen strapped on his sneakers and led a crowd of walkers through the State Capitol, as part of the annual Governor's Wellness Walk. Participants included state senators and Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule. The event is organized by the Nebraska Sports Council, as part of the kickoff to its WellPower Movement - a free, online activity-tracking program. Gov. Pil  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 24-1 to provide an emergency waiver of federal hours of service requirements for fuel truck drivers, to prevent shortages. Nebraska is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, increasing electricity demand, which in turn increases pressure on power districts' reserve fuel supplies. The order temporarily allows drivers to work extended ho  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: This morning, Governor Jim Pillen and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert announced two major investments in North Omaha. The State has awarded $89.2 million to the Omaha Economic Development Corporation to create a business park near Eppley Airfield. The State has also awarded $35 million to the City of Omaha to construct a multipurpose community center at Levi Carter Park, which overlooks Carter Lake in east O  more

NORFOLK, Nebraska, Jan. 13 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: A longtime board member took over as chairperson of the Northeast Community College Board of Governors on Thursday. Jeff Scherer of Beemer was voted the new board chairperson last month and completed his first day in the new role on Thursday, replacing Julie Robinson of Norfolk. "I'm honored and appreciative to have this opportunity to lead this board of governors," Scherer said. "I'm excited about it  more

NORFOLK, Nebraska, Jan. 12 -- Northeast Community College issued the following news release: Salsa now outsells ketchup among condiments in the United States. While that might seem trivial, it shows the changing demographics of the nation and the American culture. Cristobal Salinas Jr., a researcher at Florida Atlantic University who grew up in Nebraska, recently highlighted some of the demographic changes taking place in the U.S., especially with a large influx of Latino and other Spanish-sp  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 11 -- Southeast Community College issued the following news: Going into the family business was not the original plan for Will Morris, the 2023 Southeast Community College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient from the Nebraska Community College Association. His dad, Mark, is president of Mechanical Sales, Inc. - Nebraska, a company which delivers advanced HVAC solutions to meet the needs of the engineering community. While Will had several summer jobs at Mechanical Sales  more