WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Funding Will Lower Electricity Costs and Spur Economic Growth for Families and Businesses Across Nebraska Aug. 8, 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is moving forward in the awards process with a new clean energy project through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. Secretary Vilsack announced that SE Municipal Solar LLC in Nebraska   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division led an investigation in partnership with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies in which 15 individuals were charged in a Mexico-based drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl sourced by the Sinaloa and CJNG Cartels throughout the Twin Cities  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release: Students across Nebraska are returning to school this month and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is reminding families to make time for conversations about the unintended consequences of drug experimentation before kids head out the door for a new year of learning. Fentanyl and methamphetamine remain the top two drugs seized by DE  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release: Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division will connect with community members in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, Tuesday, August 6, at National Night Out events providing educational resources on the dangers of drug use and experimentation. National Night Out began in 1984 as a way to encourage relationships between communities   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, EPA selected the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy through the competitive grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice * * * LENEXA, KANSAS (AUG. 7, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe joined Nebraska Governor Jim Pi  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District issued the following news release: The 2024 test flow from Fort Peck Dam was the first in a series of test flows intended to comply with the 2018 Biological Opinion. The test flow began April 26 with an initial flow peak in early May and a second flow peak in late June. Following the second peak there still was no indication of spawning by the three female pallid sturgeon present downstream of the dam. Because there had  more

OFFUTT AFB, Nebraska, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Offutt Air Force Base (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By Charles J. Haymond, 55th Wing/Public Affairs The 55th Wing held its first Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) course for several senior non-commissioned officers from July 29 to Aug. 2, 2024, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The purpose of the course is to prepare future SELs for their role before transitioning into the position. "There are very few opportunities for SELs to get tr  more