NET to produce live broadcast of U.S. Senate debate on Sept. 4

NET, Nebraska’s PBS and NPR Stations, will host a live, hour-long debate between Nebraska U.S. Senate candidates Ben Sasse, the Republican incumbent, and Chris Janicek, the Democratic challenger, on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.

NNS: Rural Futures fellows’ work empowers rural communities

For Savannah Gerlach of Beatrice, growing up in a small town made her aware of the possibilities and power rural communities have in Nebraska. Gerlach, one of 17 fellows this summer for the Rural Futures Institute, is learning how to keep rural communities engaged and forward thinking.

Goodwill trailer to be in Aurora beginning Sept. 1

Afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 1 the Goodwill trailer will be arriving at the Aurora United Methodist Church. The trailer will be available until Tuesday, Sept. 8 or until full. Accepted items include clothing, household items, shoes, accessories, books and electronics.

Valuation bump snaps 3-year decline

The valuation of property in Hamilton County rose by approximately 1 percent this year, snapping a three-year run of declines. Hamilton County Assessor Pat Sandberg posted the 2020 valuation totals for all taxing subdivisions last week, noting an increase of $19.4 million for a total of $2.

Be on alert for online shopping scams

The Nebraska Attorney General, OCIO and the Nebraska Department of Banking join together to encourage consumers to be especially vigilant when shopping online.

Webinar to cover farm succession communication

An upcoming Nebraska Extension webinar will cover communication and negotiation strategies in farm and ranch succession planning. Successful Ag Succession: Communications and Negotiations will be held Thursday at noon.

Index shows high rural quality of life

The 2020 Nebraska Thriving Index indicates residents of Nebraska’s rural regions experience a high quality of life but face challenges in areas including education attainment, cost-competitiveness and infrastructure.

Courthouse a gathering place

A large group of people gather on the courthouse lawn. The date is estimated to be in the 1930s. News-Register/Plainsman Museum

Nebraska students named to Univ. of Kansas honor roll

More than 7,500 undergraduate students at the University of Kansas earned honor roll distinction for the spring 2020 semester.

What you need to know about COVID testing

Editor’s note: These health columns are brought to you through the support of nineteen state press associations and some rural associations, with the goal of providing unbiased, factual articles to help communities address important health care issues. Testing! Testing! Testing!