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Extension Educator Offers Thanksgiving Food Safety Advice

Nov 20, 2024 / Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing

Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 20, 2024 — While prepping and cooking those Thanksgiving meals — and storing those leftovers — following ...

NorthWestern Energy partners to raise awareness about imposter utility scams

Nov 20, 2024 / Jo Dee Black

Nov. 19, 2024 – NorthWestern Energy will join Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week a...

Governor and Delegates Build Relationships in Czech Republic & German During Trade Mission

Nov 20, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and a delegation of agency, agriculture, manufacturing, military and university representatives completed a...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln, Logan Counties

Nov 19, 2024 / NSP

November 19, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.)  — During the evening hours of Friday, November 15, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol ...

Nebraska State Treasurer Encourages Holiday Gifting with NEST 529 Contributions

Nov 19, 2024 / Press Release

(LINCOLN, Neb. November 19, 2024) – This holiday season, Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese reminds families to think beyond traditional gif...

Gov. Pillen Appoints DHHS Director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care

Nov 19, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced his appointment of Drew Gonshorowski as director of Medicaid and Long-Term Care (MLTC) for th...

Attorney General Hilgers Sues Truck Manufacturers for Conspiring to Force Transition to Electric Trucks

Nov 19, 2024 / AG

HEAR THE COMPLETE PRESS CONFERENCE BELOWLincoln, NE – Attorney General Hilgers filed an antitrust lawsuit against some of the nation’s ...

McCook City Council Recap Meeting with City Manager Nate Schneider and Jerry Calvin

Nov 19, 2024 / Hometown Family Radio

McCook City Council members recap town meeting with the latest update on the Sports Complex along with Dog ordinance, and an update on West 14th st...

Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Nov 19, 2024 / NDOL

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for October 2024 is 2.7 perce...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Nov 18, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 18, 2024 - For the week ending November 17, 2024, there were 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's N...

North Platte Hosts Lacrosse Event This Weekend

Nov 18, 2024 / Heather Jones Social Media and Communications Specialist Visit North Platte

See the attached release about the lacrosse event coming to Southwest Nebraska. 

UNK grad David Almanza builds a rewarding career in construction management

Nov 18, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – David Almanza proudly displays a Loper head on the side of his hard hat. Not only is he a University of Nebraska at Kearney gradua...

UNK construction management program is a pipeline for high-demand positions

Nov 18, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – In a few weeks, Michael Brands will graduate from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s degree in construct...

NDOT and NSP Recognize Emergency Responders at Crash Responder Safety Week Ceremony

Nov 18, 2024 / NDOT

Nov. 18, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) held a cerem...

NPCC to host Santa’s Workshop Dec. 3

Nov 18, 2024 / Daniel Stinman Director of Marketing and Public Information Mid-Plains Community College

Santa’s Workshop returns to North Platte Community College Dec. 3. Festivities are planned for 5-7:30 p.m. in the activities center and cafe...

NPCC blood drive will have “Friends” theme

Nov 18, 2024 / Jennifer Fuller

North Platte Community College will join the American Red Cross in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the television show, “Friends” b...

Advancing American Competitiveness

Nov 15, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Under the Biden-Harris administration, inflation triggered by anti-growth policies, lackluster engagement on trade, and bloated federal spending ha...

Mid-Plains Community College Board to Meet

Nov 15, 2024 / MPCC

Mid-Plains Community College Board of GovernorsRegular Session AgendaNovember 20, 2024North Platte Community College – North Campus1101 Halli...

Troopers Arrest One After Wrong-Way Pursuit in Sarpy County

Nov 15, 2024 / NSP

November 15, 2024 (Omaha, NEB.)  —  Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit in Sarpy C...

NDOT Traffic Fatality Report

Nov 15, 2024 / NDOT

During the month of October 2024, twenty-three people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the ...

Nebraska State Fair Champions Zero Waste, Achieves 93% Diversion Rate in 2024

Nov 15, 2024 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

The Nebraska State Fair has become a model for zero-waste management, achieving an impressive 93% diversion rate at their 2024 event. Fair official...

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointment to Board of Parole

Nov 15, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Jeff Bucher to the Nebraska Board of Parole. He replaces member Robert ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Nov 15, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Doing Right by Our Veterans

Nov 15, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

President John F. Kennedy once said, “A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces but also by the men it honors, the men it remem...

NDEE accepting applications for ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program

Nov 15, 2024 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) announces the opening of the 2024-2025 ONE RED Irrigation Engine Pro...