BLAIR, NEBRASKA (November 7, 2023) – As the sun sets over the expansive fields near Blair, Nebraska, the debate around Daylight Saving Time (DST) reflects a history of misconception and the modern drive for economic efficiency. Contrary to the popular narrative, DST was not established for the benefit of farmers; it was the agricultural community…
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Inside the Kennard Fire Rescue with Squad Chief Kylee Nielsen
Special Note: This article is based on an interview with Kylee Nielsen, Squad Chief at the Kennard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. And, Kylee went to great lengths to turn the spotlight from her to the other members who make up the entire Department. She selflessly wanted us to include that everyone was asked to…
Air Quality Alert Issued as Hazy Skies and Smoke Drift Across Blair
This an update and alert on an ongoing situation. We first alerted readers about this at the start of June. Blair, Nebraska finds itself under the influence of hazy skies and a slight smell of smoke, as the effects of Canadian wildfires have reached the region. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services issued…
“Believe Me, We Get Calls Every Day”
What do you think? Take our one-question survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/qcw95642 18-wheels rumbling on brick. It’s got a sound that tells you somethings coming and you’ll want to step aside. And, increasingly you’ll hear it before you see it on Lincoln and Grant streets here in Blair. This was something our prior Mayor, Rich Hansen, warned about….
Nebraska Senator Champions Healthcare and SNAP Reforms: A Look at Sen. Ben Hansen’s Efforts
Nebraska State Senator Ben Hansen (Blair) is making strides in healthcare and food assistance reforms, championing a bill that aims to improve Medicaid reimbursement for hospitals and supporting an extension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for families in need. Sen. Hansen is the sponsor of Legislative Bill 227 (LB227), which focuses on providing…