Nebraska

December 17, 2007 -- Lincoln, NE -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today signed a state emergency declaration in the wake of winter storms that affected southeast Nebraska last week. The declaration ensures state assistance will be available to local entities involved in recovery and clean-up efforts.    » read more »

December 6, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today ordered that all U.S. and state flags in Nebraska be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of yesterday’s mall shooting in Omaha.

Flags were to be lowered for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Friday, Dec. 7, following a proclamation signed earlier this week by President George W. Bush. Flags in Nebraska will be lowered today and remain at half-staff through Sunday, Dec. 9.    » read more »

06 December 2007 -- A 19-year-old man has killed eight people after opening fire with a rifle in a shopping mall in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike O'Sullivan reports, police say the gunman also injured five other people, two of them critically, before taking his own life.

Witnesses say the shooter fired on holiday shoppers from a third-floor balcony of a busy department store. Some people fled and others barricaded themselves in dressing rooms or hid beneath clothing racks.

One witness told NBC News what he heard.

"I heard bang, bang, bang. I probably heard 12 to 15 shots," he said.    » read more »

December 5, 2007 -- Lincoln, NE -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman issued the following comment on the shooting that occurred today in Omaha.

“This is a difficult night for the Omaha area and our entire state. Sally and I offer our condolences to the victims and their families. The thoughts and prayers of all Nebraskans are with the victims, their families and the entire Omaha community.    » read more »

November 5, 2007 -- (Havana, Cuba) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman today witnessed the signing of $10 million in agricultural sales during his fourth visit to Cuba. The Governor arrived this morning for a one-day visit that coincided with the opening of the 25th annual Havana International Trade Fair.    » read more »

Fifth VeraSun biorefinery expected to boost production by 110MMGY; Three additional plants under construction

Brookings, S.D., Oct. 30, 2007 – VeraSun Energy Corporation (NYSE: VSE), one of the nation’s largest ethanol producers, today announced the startup of its fifth production facility located near Albion, Neb. Expected to produce approximately 110 million-gallons-per-year (MMGY), the Albion facility is one of three biorefineries VeraSun purchased from ASAlliances Biofuels, LLC in August.    » read more »

Unemployment Benefits Now Paid Electronically in Nebraska

October 23, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman outlined new steps being used by Department of Labor (DOL) in issuing unemployment insurance benefits that are providing improved efficiency and security to Nebraska workers.

Earlier this year, DOL began transitioning those who receive benefits from a paper check that was being mailed to individuals each month to a system where users could choose to have their unemployment benefits deposited directly into bank accounts or added to a debit card.    » read more »

Leaders of Nebraska Military, Federal and State Veterans Affairs Officials Sign Memorandum of Understanding

October 17, 2007 -- (Bellevue, NE) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today at the newly opened Eastern Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Bellevue. The agreement solidifies the relationship between federal veterans’ officials and state leaders, outlining a commitment to ensure the full range of military benefits are made available to eligible Nebraska National Guard personnel who serve on active duty with the U.S.    » read more »

National exhibit comes to State Capitol building

October 9, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Beginning this week, the Nebraska State Capitol plays host to ‘America’s Favorite Architecture’ exhibit. Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA), the exhibit features the Nebraska State Capitol, ranked 67th on the list of America’s 150 favorite buildings.    » read more »

October 3, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) – Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, U.S. Postal Inspector Dave Margritz, and Lincoln U.S. Postmaster Kerry Kowalski today kicked off the launch of a new Web site, FakeChecks.org, and advertising campaign to educate consumers about fake check scams.    » read more »

September 27, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Pfc. Christopher F. Pfeifer, 21, of Spalding, Nebraska, died Sept. 25 in San Antonio, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire Aug. 17 near Kamu, Afghanistan.

He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, Schweinfurt, Germany.

Source: DoD

(Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 26, 2007) - EPA Region 7 will deploy the Trace Atmospheric Gas Analyzer (TAGA) mobile laboratory to Mead, Neb., for one week beginning Oct.1. The TAGA will be used to evaluate potential indoor air contamination related to contaminated ground water at the Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant Superfund site.    » read more »

September 24, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning today praised the U.S. Congress for passing the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). The bill now awaits a presidential signature.    » read more »

September 17, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced plans to lead a delegation of Nebraska agriculture representatives to Cuba this fall. The trade mission will take place Sunday, Nov. 4 to Tuesday, Nov. 6.    » read more »

September 10, 2007 (Tokyo) -- Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman was in Tokyo this weekend to promote Nebraska businesses. During the third portion of his trade mission, Governor Heineman delivered remarks at the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) conference and witnessed the signing of several agreements between Nebraska and Japanese businesses. He also visited the Nebraska Center, the state’s international trade office.    » read more »