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'We run out of space quick': Blair Animal Shelter details challenges of being a smaller shelter

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The cost to care for the animals at the Jeanette Hunt Blair Animal Shelter stacks up quickly. "When animals come in, even as a stray, if they need medical, we're spending thousands of dollars on a stray just coming in, and that can be any given day," Beifus said. She said that can be a challenge for a shelter that's smaller in size.Blair · Blair Read Article

Ricketts attends presidential luncheon

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President Donald Trump hosted Senate Republicans at the White House for a luncheon earlier this week, and among those in attendance was U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska.Donald Trump · Washington Read Article

Spectrum Fight Looms in Defense Funding Talks

In addition to re-authorizing the FCC’s spectrum auction authority, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act requires the NTIA to locate 800 MHz of spectrum for auction in addition to re-authorizing the FCC’s spectrum auction authority. The majority of spectrum that is unallocated for private use is held by the federal government, particularly the Department of Defense (DoD). Finding the necessary 800 MHz of federal spectrum to be auctioned “will be diffi…FCC · Washington Read Article

Blair construction project resumes after city warning letter and six-month delay

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BLAIR, Neb. (KMTV) Work has resumed on a stalled construction project in downtown Blair after the city issued a warning letter to the developer earlier this month.The mixed-use building project at 16th and Washington streets had been dormant since April, prompting city officials to take action. On October 3, the city gave developer Justin Von Loh 10 days to resume work or face consequences.City Administrator Phil Green said crews have slowly sta…Blair · Blair Read Article

Shuttered Dana College Campus Revived As Space For Young Adults Aging Out Of Foster Care

Chris Tonniges (left) CEO of Lutheran Family Services, and Stephanie Gardeman, director of the Root and Rise Program, walk into Mickelsen Hall on the former Dana College campus Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Blair, Neb.(Rebecca S. Gratz / Nebraska Examiner) Chris Tonniges, CEO of Lutheran Family Services, stands on the former Dana College campus on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Blair, Neb.(Rebecca S. Gratz / Nebraska Examiner) Racks of donated househol…Blair · Blair Read Article

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'We run out of space quick': Blair Animal Shelter details challenges of being a smaller shelter

Ricketts attends presidential luncheon

Spectrum Fight Looms in Defense Funding Talks

Blair construction project resumes after city warning letter and six-month delay

Blair's first dog park honors woman who dedicated life to caring for animals

Juvenile taken to the hospital with serious injuries after crash in Blair

Fort Calhoun, Ponca Hills firefighters battle brush fire for two hours

Fremont burger and shake spot to open second location in Blair

Body of unidentified man pulled from Missouri River northeast of Blair

Shuttered Dana College Campus Revived As Space For Young Adults Aging Out Of Foster Care

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'We run out of space quick': Blair Animal Shelter details challenges of being a smaller shelter

Ricketts attends presidential luncheon

Spectrum Fight Looms in Defense Funding Talks

Blair construction project resumes after city warning letter and six-month delay

Blair's first dog park honors woman who dedicated life to caring for animals

Juvenile taken to the hospital with serious injuries after crash in Blair

Fort Calhoun, Ponca Hills firefighters battle brush fire for two hours

Fremont burger and shake spot to open second location in Blair

Body of unidentified man pulled from Missouri River northeast of Blair

Shuttered Dana College Campus Revived As Space For Young Adults Aging Out Of Foster Care