Nebraska Governor Approves Emergency Regulations for Medical Cannabis Market

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed emergency regulations on June 29 to regulate a commercial medical cannabis marketplace following a pair of legalization measures backed by more than two-thirds of voters in the November 2024 election. Under Measure...

Nebraska congressional leaders celebrate passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - U.S. Senators Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts are celebrating the passage of President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on Tuesday. The measure passed in the Senate with a 51-50 vote after Vice President JD Vance...

New monthly income WIC guidelines for Nebraskans

NEBRASKA HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SAYS IT’S EXPANDING INCOME GUIDELINES FOR THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. NOW, MORE FAMILIES WILL QUALIFY FOR WHHIC. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN’S WAVERLE MONROE IS ON THE...

Great Plains Health launches postpartum safety program to combat maternal mortality

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Great Plains Health has introduced the Postpartum Alert program, a maternal safety initiative aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates in Nebraska, which currently ranks 17th highest in the nation. The program employs teal...

Public invited to dedication ceremony for Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island

Public Parking Diagram, United Veterans Club, 1914 W. Capital Ave. (Courtesy) GRAND ISLAND — A dedication ceremony for the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island (NVCGI) will be held Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. at 3270 West Capital...

Central District Health Department announces changes in WIC coverage for Hamilton and Merrick Counties

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Central District Health Department announced that the CDHD Women, Infants & Children (WIC) clinic will be expanding their coverage area to include Hamilton and Merrick Counties in addition to Hall County, starting Oct....

Public Health: Abortions have increased in the U.S. as desperate women turn to pills and travel

It is now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans. The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...

UNO’s Biomechanics Research Center is Gifted an Expansion, Dr. Nick Stergiou Explains What That Means for Our Health

UNO has celebrated an expansion that will house the Center for Cardiovascular Research in Biomechanics with a ceremonial groundbreaking for a $17.1 million addition. The original Biomechanics Research Building opened in the fall of 2013, putting...

Nebraska, Iowa lawmakers react to Senate passing 'Big Beautiful Bill'

STARTS WITH BREAKING NEWS. WELL, BREAKING. JUST MOMENTS AGO, THE U.S. SENATE NARROWLY PASSES PRESIDENT TRUMP’S SPENDING BILL. THANKS FOR JOINING US ON WAVERLE MONROE. THAT BILL WILL MARK ONE OF THE LARGEST TAX OVERHAULS IN DECADES AND RESHAPE...

Nebraska Governor Approves Medical Marijuana Rules Banning Flower Access For Patients

“Let me be clear: This blatant disregard of their duty and the law will not be tolerated.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) has officially approved emergency rules and regulations for a regulatory commission to...

Nebraska Governor Signs Emergency Cannabis Regulations

Governor Jim Pillen approves emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most recent meeting on June 26th. The rules were required on Tuesday for the Commission to be able to accept or deny applications for...

Pillen approves Nebraska emergency medical cannabis regulations, applications now sought

LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has officially approved emergency rules and regulations for a regulatory commission to begin licensing medical cannabis establishments no later than Oct. 1. The regulations had to go...

Map Shows How Many Could Lose Health Care in Each State Under Tax Bill

A number of states could see the population of Americans without health insurance increase by 5 percent if President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill is passed, according to data collected by KFF. Louisiana, Washington and Oregon are expected...

Rural Nebraska hospitals warn of budget problems as senate passes Trump’s spending bill

Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets

Aine Givens for Free NPI Lookup DC Studio // Shutterstock Why the health care industry is one of the biggest cybercrime targets A wealth of information, including Social Security numbers, birth dates, and health insurance details; a reliance on...

NE governor signs emergency regulations for medical cannabis implementation

LINCOLN, Neb. — Governor Jim Pillen has signed emergency regulations to guide the implementation of medical cannabis in Nebraska. The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission adopted these regulations during its meeting on June 26, 2025 and they were...

United Way of Western Nebraska announces 25-26 partner agencies 1 hour

United Way of Western Nebraska is proud to announce the 2025–2026 grant recipients: twenty-two local nonprofit organizations that will receive funding to support impactful community programs. These grants are made possible through generous...

Officials say thousands of Nebraskans could lose Medicaid coverage under proposed cuts

BILL IS GOING TO FAIL. WELL, NEBRASKA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. THEY SAY THOUSANDS OF NEBRASKANS WOULD LOSE MEDICAID COVERAGE UNDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SPENDING BILL. THE AMENDMENT WANTS TO MAKE STEEPER CUTS TO HEALTH CARE. THE NEBRASKA...

2025 Medical Professionals: Physicians to Women

A special advertising section 2025 Medical Professional Profiles: Physicians to Women Dr. Jamie Buck Doctor Jamie Buck joined Physicians to Women in 2012. She was born in Pearisburg, Virginia. Dr. Buck received her Bachelor of Science in Biology...

Men’s Health – July 2025

Men’s Health is a dynamic issue that encapsulates being physically, emotionally and mentally well. While living in such a fast paced world it can be hard to prioritize health and wellness. Demanding jobs, family life and social obligations and...