Nebraska Panhandle News

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dawes County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Deuel County in week ending May 3?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Deuel County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Ricketts highlights benefits of renewable fuels for Nebraska

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska emphasized his commitment to renewable fuels and the state's agricultural sector during a recent press call.

Ricketts comments on election of first American pope

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska issued a statement following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Cheyenne County in week ending May 3?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cheyenne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Cheyenne County in week ending May 3

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Cheyenne County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dawes County in week ending May 3

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dawes County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators lead simulation on potential Chinese energy blockade against Taiwan

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Chris Coons recently led a tabletop exercise focusing on a hypothetical Chinese energy quarantine against Taiwan.

Senator Ricketts supports Trump's plan to rescind Biden's AI diffusion rule

Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts expressed his support for the Trump administration's decision to rescind the Biden administration's AI Diffusion Rule (AIDR).

Scotts Bluff County: Residents received $150.92 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.9% of income in Scotts Bluff County, providing an average of $4,239 per capita to residents.

In 2022, Dawes County ranks 59th among Nebraska counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,038

By Nebraska Panhandle News | May 5, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dawes County received an average of $12,038 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th lowest in Nebraska.

Bipartisan bill introduced to assess federal purchasing standards' impact on national security

By Nebraska Panhandle News | May 5, 2025

U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Andy Kim have introduced the bipartisan Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act.

Banner County: Medicare transfers accounted for 3.8% of income in 2022

By Nebraska Panhandle News | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.8% of income in Banner County, providing an average of $2,300 per capita to residents.

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Cheyenne County as of 2022

Since 1970, Cheyenne County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 0.1%.

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Nebraska Panhandle News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Nebraska Panhandle News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Ricketts discusses water infrastructure challenges to aid Nebraska's agricultural industry

U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts recently engaged in discussions about improving Nebraska's water infrastructure during a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing.

Sioux County: Residents received $2.41 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022