Ricketts: Limit state spending, but OK to use pandemic cash

The Republican governor said he’s OK using the federal pandemic money on one-time expenses, such as infrastructure and water projects, but he doesn’t support a big bump in spending state tax dollars.

January 8, 2022Updated: January 8, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Woman dead, 3-year-old injured in Omaha Walmart officer-involved shooting

Hoiberg Named First-Team Academic All-American

After nearly 45 years, Bryan Tuma to retire as Nebraska Crime Commission director

Auburn celebrates 50 years of Tree City USA

$4.7 million in refunds coming to Black Hills customers in Nebraska

State

City Council offers City Manager duties to Hanson

Benefits slashed: Nebraska disability switch leaves hundreds desperate for help

Gordon man sentenced for sexually assaulting children

HALT Human Trafficking Fund accepting grant applications

Woman dead, 3-year-old injured in Omaha Walmart officer-involved shooting

Sports

Potter-Dix boys, Ogallala girls claim titles at Leyton Invite

Kimball Junior High Track begins track season, setting personal records

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball sweeps Otero on Sunday

Eagles Wrap Up Series With Orediggers

Colorado sports notes: Padres top Rockies 7-2 for 4-game sweep but Nick Pivetta exits with stiff elbow

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety