The National Weather Service in Hastings has released the 5 day rainfall totals throughout the area from June 10-14...
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Towns drown old rain records
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NEMA establishes flood hotline; N.L. water ok to drink
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June - 15 - 2010
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News release from NEMA Joint Information Center A public hotline has been established for Nebraskans to call with questions about the flooding emergency around the state. The NEMA Public Information Hotline can be reached at 888-656-6045 , and will be staffed by National Guard troops at the Joint Information Center in Lincoln with assistance by Public Information Officers. The hours of the hotline are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily until further notice. The National Weather Service indicates that...
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Final week to submit June photos
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by Kristina Volf – VCED Summer Intern Ord, Neb – This week is the final week to submit photos for...
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Ord drops pair to Ravenna
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June - 15 - 2010
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by John Young The Ord Juniors and Seniors travelled to Ravenna for games tonight. The Juniors were defeated 9-1 and their record is 0-6. The Ord Seniors were defeated 7-2. Ryan Callen was the starting pitcher for Ord, but had to leave the game after the 2nd inning with back problems. Jordan Linke came on in the 3rd and pitched the rest of the game. Linke pitched well, but a couple of key errors by Ord hurt him. Eric...
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Calamus reservoir spared from flood impact
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Last weekend’s flooding took a toll on many pieces of infrastructure, however, one of the biggest in the area,...
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Valley County signs disaster declaration
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June - 14 - 2010
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Ord, Neb. - The Valley County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a disaster declaration paving the way to apply for...
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Loup Basin warns of health risks in wake of flooding
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As residents watch the water recede following this weekend’s flooding the dangers aren’t necessarily over. In fact, new ones can arise. That’s according to the Loup Basin Public Health Department who says many health concerns surface when the waters recede. Domestic well owners in areas affected by the flooding should test their wells for bacteria “as soon as possible,” according to Chuck Cone, Director of Loup Basin Public Health Department. Wells in areas affected by excess rain, runoff or...
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Extent of damage to Taylor Dam unknown; 1 side gone at Sargent dam
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June - 14 - 2010
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Taylor, Neb. – The full extent of the damage done to the Taylor dam by this weekend’s flood waters...
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