OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Missouri River Project Office recently awarded a $254,250 contract for the creation of a firebreak and maintenance corridor along the southern portion of the federal property line along Zorinsky Lake between 156th and 168th Streets in Omaha, Nebraska. The work represents the initial phase of a multi-phased effort to implement a 30-foot wide corridor around the entire  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a $359,000 construction contract to repair the damages to the Ida Grove - Odebolt Creek Left Bank Flood Control Project on Wednesday. The Ida Grove Flood Control Project is a channel and levee system that was constructed to reduce flood risk for the Ida Grove, Iowa community. During the 2019 spring flooding significant erosion and scour occurre  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing releases from Jamestown (N.D.) Dam today to 500 cubic feet per second, and will be increased to 600 cfs this weekend. Pipestem Dam will continue to release 600 cfs, for a total combined release of 1,200 cfs by Monday. Increased river flows and the resulting higher than forecasted runoff necessitated the increases. Pipestem Reservoir is currently at pool  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: Releases from Pipestem Dam will be increased today to 500 cubic feet per second, and to 600 cfs tomorrow. Jamestown Dam will continue to release 400 cfs, for a total combined release of 1,000 cfs by Oct. 1. Pipestem Reservoir is currently at pool elevation 1457.4 feet, almost 15 feet above the base of the flood control zone and rising. The inflow is near 1,000 cfs. Jamestown Reservoir is currently   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission posted the following blog by Chairman Ajit Pai: Two weeks ago, I ventured to North Dakota to kick off a road trip that wound through South Dakota, Nebraska, and, eventually, the greatest state in the Union--Kansas. This was just the latest of my many forays outside the beltway to learn first-hand about the challenges facing the people and places on the wrong side of the digital divide. This excursion was particularly memorable for me b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division issued the following news release: * * * - Florida Endorses Justice Department's Resolution * * * Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced today that the state of Florida is joining the United States, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and South Dakota in settling claims relating to the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint. The settlement requires a substantial divestiture package in order to enable a  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: An active duty member from Offutt Air Force Base and their spouse are dead following an incident Sept. 28 at a home in Rising View, Offutt's privatized housing area in Bellevue. Law enforcement officials from Offutt and Sarpy County responded to a call at the home around 8:15 p.m. The two individuals were confirmed dead shortly after the officials arrived at the scene. Their names are be  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: Born 1-pound, 4-ounces, Emma Waechter's delicate frame stays warm within the confines of a neonatal intensive care unit's isolette bed - its protective enclosure would be her world for the next four-months. Emma, a micro-preemie, was born with a hole in her heart and underdeveloped lungs; a condition exacerbated by pulmonary hypertension, which required a specific blend of medications - a c  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: The Patient and Family Partnership Council formerly known as the Patient and Family Advisory Council received a new Defense Health Agency interim procedures memorandum in April. The name change provided more specific guidelines on the structure and procedures for the council. Another change is that volunteers are required to complete Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development - Nebraska office issued the following news release: USDA Rural Development Nebraska State Director Karl Elmshaeuser today announced that $100,000 will be utilized for street replacement in the city of Fairfield. "Today's funding will replace the street infrastructure and the city's sewer line that was impacted," said Elmshaeuser. "Transportation is important to rural towns. Once the street project is complet  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: A Veterans Administration outreach coordinator with the Nebraska Western Iowa VA visited the 55th MDG clinic on Sept. 17 and Oct. 1, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to provide information and answer questions regarding VA benefits. David Conrad, the VA outreach coordinator, is scheduled to visit the clinic every other Tuesday with the next dates being Oct. 15 and 29. Conrad's visits aim t  more