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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

News from June 2025

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Average VA home loan amount in Nebraska falls in Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Nebraska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $315,895, a 3.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska Department of Agriculture issues guidelines for livestock safety during summer events

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 29, 2025

As agricultural events unfold across Nebraska this summer, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is urging livestock owners to prioritize animal health and safety.

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Nebraska legislative recap webinar covers new laws impacting small businesses

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 27, 2025

NFIB Nebraska recently hosted a webinar on June 25th to review the outcomes of this year's legislative session.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska average $331,871 for Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Nebraska for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $331,871, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Founder of League of American Workers: 'Immigration enforcement sparks a rush' of job applications

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that immigration enforcement actions in Nebraska led to American citizens applying for jobs at Glenn Valley Foods following a worksite raid.

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VA Purchase Loans in Nebraska average $334,184 for Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $334,184, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q3 to Q4

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 20, 2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $327,957, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Venezuelan man charged with attempted murder of federal officer in Nebraska

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 18, 2025

Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco, a 30-year-old Venezuelan national residing illegally in Bellevue, Nebraska, has been charged with attempted murder and assault of a federal officer.

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VA provides 930 home loans in Nebraska totaling $304.7 million in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 930 home loans totaling $304.7 million in Nebraska during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Nebraska's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending June 14

By D. U. Schwartz | Jun 17, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending June 7.

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Five charged after encounters with federal agents at Omaha food facility

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 16, 2025

Criminal charges have been filed against five individuals in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska following encounters with federal law enforcement.

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Grand Island man charged with attempting damage to federal property

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 16, 2025

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced charges against Eulisis P. Martin, a 20-year-old from Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Omaha woman receives federal sentence for methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 16, 2025

Carinda M. Blair, a 39-year-old resident of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on June 11, 2025, for her role in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy.

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Lincoln man receives 25-year sentence for methamphetamine conspiracy

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 16, 2025

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods has announced the sentencing of William Arthur Parrott, a 54-year-old resident of Lincoln, Nebraska.

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VA provides 638 home purchase loans in Nebraska in Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 14, 2025

There were 638 VA home purchase loans issued in Nebraska in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, totaling $213.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Omaha man sentenced for selling firearms to felon

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 12, 2025

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods has announced the sentencing of Erixon O. Menjivar-Alfaro, a 20-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, for selling firearms to a felon.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Nebraska increases from Q3 to Q4 2024

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 11, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Nebraska in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $334,184, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Nebraska during Q1

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Nebraska in the first quarter of 2025.

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Nebraska reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending June 7

By D. U. Schwartz | Jun 10, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Nebraska for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending May 31.

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NFIB reports slight rise in small business optimism index amid persistent uncertainties

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index saw a rise in May, climbing three points to 98.8, which is slightly above the long-term average.