Nebraska hospitals report the sickest Covid patients on ventilators are no longer older individuals, but young adults from 18-40. They call its an alarming trend and tomorrow will be holding a press conference to talk about what they're seeing in hospitals.
Nebraska just conducted an election that was nearly all by mail. I have heard no reports of any irregularities. Election officials reported higher turnout. Also didn’t see any evidence it benefited one party or another.
The United States cannot have all Mail In Ballots. It will be the greatest Rigged Election in history. People grab them from mailboxes, print thousands of forgeries and “force” people to sign. Also, forge names. Some absentee OK, when necessary. Trying to use Covid for this Scam!
I'm heartbroken. A young man from a family I respect died by suicide today. He was a first year teacher in Grand Island.
Please, if you or someone you love is in crisis, there is help. You matter. Please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for free, confidential help.
Green corn? When was this filmed?
current USDA data shows 40% of corn has been harvested, and virtually all corn is ready to be harvested, so that would suggest this video was not filmed today.
While sitting in his pickup truck with his wife and dog, GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (NE) announces he is about to be indicted for lying to the FBI during an investigation into illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian billionaire.
Nurses say THIS IS REAL. This is happening in Grand Island. People are dying, they’re seeing the sickest of the sick.
Some community members may say it’s overblown, but nurses say it’s taking a toll right here in central Nebraska.
These are quite the times we’re living in. I can’t speak for all media but your local community journalists are not bad people. We coach youth activities and volunteer at school and church, and try to do our best to keep you informed.
The Lamestream Media is doing everything within their power to foment hatred and anarchy. As long as everybody understands what they are doing, that they are FAKE NEWS and truly bad people with a sick agenda, we can easily work through them to GREATNESS!
Among the ironies… Grand Island proudly claims Grace Abbott, a pioneer in fighting child labor involving immigrant kids. A century later her hometown again battles the same problems.
These photos show children working in a Nebraska slaughterhouse – their faces are obscured. The Labor Department found more than 100 children were working in dangerous conditions, some reporting chemical burns. 60 Minutes reports, tonight.
A note to those to complain when their county fair, hometown parade, or community event is canceled: most of those are organized by volunteers.
Many invest countless hours, and they probably hate to cancel more than anyone. Be gracious.
To the guy on Facebook who thinks I’m getting a kickback for promoting fear, where am I getting my check from? Doctors? Politicians? Maybe the check got lost in the mail.
My wife did splurge and buy M&Ms on her last grocery pickup, so you know we are living large.
You know what we did yesterday? We bought tacos from a local family run taco place. They'll even make this taco box and it is FANTASTIC!!
A local pizza place is probably next. And a Nebraska owned grocery store. Are you trying to make sure you support local businesses?
Here is our response to
@SenSasse
graduation speech to FHS. We felt that this speech should have focused on the seniors and their tremendous accomplishments. You can contact Sen. Sasse here:
Intentionally deceiving people who are eligible to vote so they don’t show up to the polls is a federal crime called voter suppression. Visit to learn about this risk and how to report suspected incidents to the
#FBI
.
I shared this a few days ago but now that Halloween has come and gone I have not seen a single report of a kid encountering drugs in their candy.
The experts say it just doesn’t happen.
With voting by mail “turnout has gone up, satisfaction has gone up, efficiency of administration has gone up, actual cost per voter has gone down as a bonus and there's been no voter fraud as a result.”
Quite a Twitter moment here as the
@negop
responds to a
@janekleeb
tweet about gambling, saying they’re “fun haters against fellatio being taught to school age children” with an accompanying illustration.
Interviewed a candidate for office who referred to "government schools". I've always heard of "public schools" until recently. Is it just semantics or are candidates trying to reframe education?
He has coached 2 games
@CUBuffsFootball
and
@DeionSanders
has made Boulder, CO the center of the sports world...CFB fans, football fans, sports fans, and casual observers are all interested in what this man is doing...At his core he is mentoring young men!! Amazing.
Drove past an elementary school and there were parents sitting in their cars. 40 minutes before class gets out.
Who are these people who show up that early to pick up their kids from school?
Don’t look at the comments. Don’t look at the comments.
When will I learn?
Do a story on parents setting the tone as school starts, and there are dozens of nearly illiterate responses. Yikes.
Disgusting. Speaking for all the surrounding towns, making light of suicide. Dave has found a home in central Nebraska and works his tail off to cover local sports. And this is how idiots repay him.
This is wrong.
It is wrong to mess with someone doing their job.
Alex isn't "the media". He's a community journalist, a Nebraskan reporting news for Nebraska.
Just had someone come up and grab my camera while setting up for a live shot who then decided to hit me when I told him to stop. For any of you wondering its never appropriate to go and mess with anyone while they are working. You aren’t funny or proving a point
Michelle Smith of Hastings is one of four candidates running to replace Sen. Halloran. She’s the lone woman and only Democrat in the race and says District 33 can do better:
Why isn’t it flooding in Grand Island? You can thank the Central Platte NRD. There are hundreds of millions of gallons of water here, instead of flowing down the streets in Capital Heights.
A career of dedication comes to a close. Congratulations to Trooper George Scott
#671
on his retirement after more than 3 decades of service to the people of Nebraska!
That’s his son, Trooper Aaron Scott
#571
, with him as he gives his final call.
#Family
#LifeOfService
"Safety win, supply chain win, jobs win."
That's the message from
@SecretaryPete
as Grand Island will see millions to improve a unique rail site connection two major railroads -- opening the door to new development:
Sad to hear of Ed Littler’s passing. He was a legend in local broadcasting. No one put in more hours and covered as much ground and every encounter was a story. He’ll be missed.
You guys.
People are building a sod house.
In 2023. In Custer County, Nebraska where Solomon Butcher's photos captured pioneer life.
You gotta check this out if you're in the area!
New
@flatwaterfreep
: Gov. Jim Pillen's staff has taken unprecedented step to shield Pillen's words from public, citing "executive privilege" as reason to withhold emails Pillen sent.
That's likely never happened before, say six public officials.
He was the guy talking in my ear on the news the last several years, now he’s Recruit Scott of the
@NEStatePatrol
, starting camp today. Congrats Aaron!
Journalist friends, yes we have to check the backgrounds of those we profile.
But we also need to recognize science says teenage brains aren't fully formed and that impairs judgment.
So let's think twice about dredging up stuff someone retweeted as a teen.
Welch said people believed the NEGOP took sides in the primary. (He didn't name the candidate, but many supporters of Herbster believed the party establishment, like Ricketts, backed Pillen. People who backed Lindstrom also feared the party wasn't fair.)
When will people learn national parks aren’t theme parks? That’s a 2000 pound wild animal.
Is this what happens when people are disconnected from wildlife and agriculture?
BIG announcement for central Nebraska — Grand Island is hosting a livestock show in place of National Western Stock Show! We’re talking about an event that has the potential to fill hotel rooms for more than 2 weeks, attracting big numbers to the area.
Observation — Grand Island has a lot of young doctors (like under 40ish) and I’m very impressed with their community-minded approach to health care. I think this city is well positioned for decades to come because of their leadership during this crisis.
Nebraska's teacher shortage has worsened as now more than half of districts say they have at least one position they can't fill.
We’ve got a look at the numbers:
For those saying Twitter is violating the First Amendment by limiting speech, a gentle reminder that 1A keeps the government from silencing you.
A private company can do whatever it wants.
Whether or not it should, that’s another matter (and I’m not getting into it right now)
In honor of American Sign Language Day,
@GovRicketts
surprised Frances Beaurivage, by naming her an Admiral in the Great Nebraska Navy. Welcome to the Navy, Frances!
Prayers to the folks at
@hamptonhawks1
as the community mourns the loss of a teacher and coach. Everyone I've talked to says Kyle Ediger was a great guy, always smiling and dedicated to his students.
How many fired coaches would stand and take questions this gracefully? Say what you will about on field performance, but Mike Riley handling this with class. Too bad success didn’t follow on scoreboard.
My daughter went to the library after school where she received an award… for checking out the most books in all Grand Island, more than 1,000 since August and she’s read most of them! Way to go buttercup!
Read this bill in the
#neleg
.
And then read what the state constitution says.
“No bill shall contain more than one subject and the subject shall be clearly expressed in the title.”
Cops are people too. They have families and are involved in their schools, neighborhoods, and churches. I can’t imagine how everything is weighing on them, but Capt. Elliott is still smiling!
@GIPoliceDept
Just talked to Sen. Ray Aguilar. He says Gov. Pillen is wrong to turn down federal funds for summer nutrition. Just like Ricketts rejecting rental assistance the conservative Senator says he’s on the other side of issues that affect working families.
Didn’t expect a US Senator to troll Coloradans today 🤣🤣🤣
"Congratulations to the University of Nebraska on being the first school in the nation with home stadiums in both the Big Ten and the Pac-12."
I asked a Grand Island doctor about herd immunity today. She said we’d have to reach 70% of community infected to make a difference. And that would mean 35,000 people with a disease, which would overwhelm medical system, even if it was spread out.
Douglas County Health Department reports "Pediatric beds are at capacity, mostly due to the RSV outbreak."
There are no pediatric ICUs in central Nebraska.
It’s been 160 days since our kids have been in school.
160 days since they’ve seen their friends. Since they’ve been away from mom and dad for more than minutes. Since they’ve seen their teachers other than a passing glance.
School, here we come!
Things that blow my mind about what teachers have to deal with part 972: My daughter is getting a new classmate today.
With 12 days to go in the school year.
Well folks, I have filed my last report from the 2019 Nebraska State Fair. For the first time in 11 days, I’m not sure where my next story will happen 🤷🏻♂️. Wherever it is, I doubt there will be fried Oreos 😁.
For the last 20 years I’ve put words in his mouth (via a teleprompter) and more times than I can remember he’s left me speechless with an unexpected comment.
@NTVSethDenney
is a pro’s pro and we’ll miss him as he retires from TV to focus on his business.
Thank you Nebraska Extension for this honor! I'm humbled that you find me deserving of your partner in education award. I know I can count on Extension folks to give good unbiased, science based information for home and farm and I'm truly honored!
Post a press release about a restaurant get 1K likes.
Weave my way around flooded roads, do multiple live shots, talk to a bunch of people to provide context to flash flood… 12 likes.
This is why you should watch a newscast or read a paper and not trust the feed.
Hey… it’s my corn! 🌽
I picked out the hybrid, decided how much to fertilize, and will market it.
Why?
To get a better understanding of the decisions farmers make.
Drs. Melissa and JD Law are Grand Island natives. Their kids attend
@GIPublicSchools
. These pediatricians support the district's Return to School plan that requires masks when Covid cases rise, a level
@CDHD_NE_GOV
says has now been reached.
When there’s a flood in Wood River, a tornado in Aurora, a fire in McCook, and a blizzard in Ord — we don’t look at the map. We know Nebraska and have friends in these towns. I don’t know how things work in DC but that’s Nebraska.
I’ve talked with four Grand Island area physicians this afternoon. They want you to know
#ThisIsRealGI
and we need to act now to get COVID under control.
These Grand Island Public Schools teachers are smiling, but it’s a hard day as they see families, unsure when they’ll be back together. It’s hard to be in the kid business and not be with them. I know they’ve shed a few tears.
One of my girls didn’t want the bacon that had touched her cinnamon roll so I had to take one for the team and liberate that bacon drizzled with icing. Rough morning.
I shared a book at school. One student broke my heart.
Afterwards she said she struggles with reading and asked how to improve.
I said the best is to read with her parents.
She said they’re too busy and don’t read.
I wish all the kids could come read at our house.
For all the complaints about rain at the
@NEStateFair
— how quickly people forget that at the old fairgrounds, roofs leaked. And the barns were not next to each other. So many improvements these days!
Nurses say this is real. This is happening in Grand Island. Some community members say it’s overblown, but nurses say they’re seeing the sickest of the sick.