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By Katie Anderson Nebraska News Service Gov. Pete Ricketts encouraged lawmakers to lay the foundation for continued growth in Nebraska by passing bills costing millions of dollars including property tax relief, business tax incentives, UNMC expansion and veterans tax relief. Ricketts addressed the Legislature July 24, two days after lawmakers stopped short of advancing a property tax relief bill, making its fate unclear. Ricketts recommended that senators package property tax relief and a ... Read more

(Family Features) Bringing a pet home for the first time – even if you already have other pets – can be an exciting moment. However, it's important to involve the whole family in discussing whether your family will foster or adopt, and what each family member's responsibilities with the new pet will be. It also takes preparation and patience to ensure a smooth transition.   Regardless of the type of companion you’re welcoming into your home, adjusting to a new environment can ... Read more

  Family Features) As millions of people across the globe social distance and self-quarantine to help prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus, kids and families can help save lives by getting active at home. With 55 million students in the United States affected by school closures, teachers, families and kids are incorporating options like UNICEF Kid Power into daily at-home schedules. A free program, the platform hosts a library of interactive dance, yoga and learning videos ... Read more

City of Plattsmouth A revised Directed Health Measure for the Sarpy/Cass Health District will become effective at 12:00 a.m., May 4. Key points of the DHM are below: • Effective date is 12:00 a.m., May 4 until May 31 unless renewed, extended, or terminated by subsequent order. • Gatherings are prohibited. A gathering is defined as any event or convening that brings together more than ten (10) patrons, customers or other invitees, excluding staff, in a single room or single space at ... Read more

A digital press release was published by Mr. Steve Wehrbein, President of the Plattsmouth Main Street Association concerning the open hours and services of many Plattsmouth area restaurants. The attached PDF deals with opening dining room areas in our restaurants which began on Monday. May 4th.  Most owners are keeping status quo thinking it is too soon to open, even marginally, and risk their employees and customers and become a transmission location. Please note: Additionally, Golden ... Read more