Environmental Protection Agency wants to phase out animal testing by 2035

Skyhobo/iStock(WASHINGTON) -- The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to phase out the use of animal testing to determine whether chemicals are safe, setting the goal of eliminating it completely in 16 years. The...

September 12, 2019Updated: September 12, 2019

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Hastings Man Sentenced for Role in Apartment Building Fire

Hastings City Leadership Educate Community on Taxes

Elm Creek community holds vigil for students injured in crash

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

State

US92's annual Mimosa Fest brings live music and local crowds to downtown Norfolk

Environmental Protection Agency wants to phase out animal testing by 2035

Regional

Rail Days kicks off with first-ever Golden Spike Ceremony and mayoral proclamation

Hastings Man Sentenced for Role in Apartment Building Fire

Hastings City Leadership Educate Community on Taxes

Elm Creek community holds vigil for students injured in crash

Hastings College Prepares to Open New Residence Hall

Nebraska Grazing Conference highlights farmer mental health

State

US92's annual Mimosa Fest brings live music and local crowds to downtown Norfolk

Norfolk Children’s Clothing Ministry prepares for quarterly kids’ giveaway

Lincoln man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in child sexual abuse case

Hali Henzi takes home Barrel Racing Intermediate Grand Champion

7-year-old boy drowns Thursday at Lake McConaughy

Five individuals arrested for suspected fraud in ongoing Lincoln petition investigation

Sports

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

UNK football returns to practice ahead of new season

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities