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Investments in Business Park, Housing, and Recreation Spur Growth in McCook

Jun 23, 2026 / McCook EDC

June 23, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of McCook (pop. 7,300) for its ...

California’s Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts

Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (...

Red Cross Seeks Donors as 4th Approaches

Jun 23, 2026 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, NEBRASKA , June 23, 2026 — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood donors to book an appointment to give now to ensu...

Former Bellevue Police Department Officer Sentenced to Two Sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court

Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Ryan Agustin, a former Bellevue Police Department Officer, was sentenced to two sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court Judge Na...

Drowning Death Under Investigation at Johnson Lake

Jun 22, 2026 / Gosper County Sheriff

Gosper County, NE - The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred at Medo's Resort, located at Johnson Lake. ...

Severe Weather & Flooding Possible

Jun 20, 2026 / National Weather Service

.KEY MESSAGES... - Overnight and morning showers and thunderstorms expected across portions of the area. Some storms may be strong to ...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 73rd Recruit Class

Jun 19, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 18, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome seven new troopers, ready to serve in communities through...

Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage

Jun 19, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe st...

Attorney General Hilgers Sues City of Lincoln Over Its Unconstitutional Minimum Wage Ordinance

Jun 19, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the City of Lincoln over its unconstitutional minimum wage ordinance. The lawsuit asks the courts to stop...

Rural Mainstreet Index Expands to Two-Year High

Jun 18, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

June 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall reading climbed to its highest level since July 2023.-More than half of bank CEOs ...

Nebraska Extension Issues an Important Reminder for Statewide Private Well Drinking Water Testing

Jun 18, 2026 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., June 17, 2026 — Nebraska Extension is urging residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water to take immediate ac...

Nebraska State Patrol 73rd Basic Recruit Camp to Graduate Thursday

Jun 18, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 17, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is ready to add a new class of Troopers. The 73rd Basic Recruit Class of the ...

Board of Trustees Welcomes Angela Stenger

Jun 18, 2026 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications

LINCOLN, NE. — The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela "Angie" Stenger to the B...

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Jun 18, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

INDIANAPOLIS – The Instagram post has nearly 64,000 likes and 250 comments, with praise pouring in from across the basketball world. Ayami S...

Nebraska State Fair to Showcase Nebraska Ag on National Stage at Great American State Fair

Jun 18, 2026 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

Nebraska agriculture will be under our nation’s greatest spotlight this summer as the Nebraska State Fair partners with the Office of Governo...

Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 52 Students for Top ACT Scores

Jun 17, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates fro...

South Fork Fire Daily Update: June 17, 2026

Jun 17, 2026 / Rachel Hines

Current Conditions: Containment on the South Fork Fire is 80% and acreage is 39,057 acres with approximately 482 personnel assigned. Lines held dur...

Nebraskans call on lawmakers to shift focus to domestic issues including healthcare and housing

Jun 17, 2026 / Evan Schmeits Nebraska Organizer unitedtoday.org

[Wayne, Nebraska] On Tuesday, June 16th, community members from across the state joined a panel discussion to spotlight critical perspectives...

Hiep Vu and Sarah Sillman use a microscope to look at culture cells stained with green, fluorescent antibodies. (Russell Shaffer/IANR Communications)

Nebraska U pioneers breakthrough swine vaccine innovation

Jun 17, 2026 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications

Lincoln, Nebraska, June 17, 2026 — Husker scientists have developed a new swine influenza vaccination technique whose low cost and adaptabili...

Gov. Pillen, Senators, and Childcare Advocates Celebrate Signing of LB 304

Jun 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by children from the Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB 304 with sponso...

Screenshot of a church, sent by Alvarez, “Shepherd,” to encrypted chat group, from the complaint filed in the District of Nebraska.

Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials and Others Attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship at White House

Jun 17, 2026 / Amy Donato

The Justice Department, along with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska, announced today charges against five men for an a...