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Gov. Pillen Describes State Agency Efforts in Dealing with Hantavirus Situation
May 13, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says his agencies remain in a state of readiness and will assist in any way possible, now that U.S.-based p...
Patient Assistance Fund in Partnership with Community Hospital
May 12, 2026 / Community Hospital
McCook, Neb. — An unexpected illness or medical emergency can quickly turn life upside down. Beyond the physical and emotional toll, pat...
Red Flag Warning Issued Again
May 12, 2026 / NWS
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 9 PM Tonight. Key Message #2: Dry and gusty conditions will continue throughout the rest of ...
Red Flag Warning Continues
May 11, 2026 / KRGI News
Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 10 PM Tonight. Key Message #2: A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Tomorrow (Tuesday) f...
NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony
May 11, 2026 / Dave Urbanovsky
May 11, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s an...
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Wildfire Damage
May 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration related to severe wildfires...
UNMC establishes Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine
May 8, 2026 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Nebraska – The University of Nebraska Medical Center has formally established the Office for the Advancement of Military Medicine (OMM...
Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay
May 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower co...
Troopers Make Arrest After Multiple Pursuits in Lancaster County
May 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 7, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a man after a pursuit and search in northern Lancas...
Methane-powered tractors will bolster ag research at Nebraska U
May 7, 2026 / Press Release
Ithaca, Nebraska, May 5, 2026 — Faculty and students in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural...
NCTA Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Inducts Large Class of High Achievers
May 7, 2026 / By Andela Taylor | NCTA News
Students at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were recognized for academic achievement and leadership during the Alpha Iota Tau Chapter...
Nebraska Labor Force Demonstrates Strength with Low Unemployment and Robust Participation
May 6, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for March 2026 is 3.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the February 2026 une...
Nebraska Farm Income Projected to Reach Record High in 2026
May 6, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., May 6, 2026 — Highlights-Nebraska net farm income is projected to increase 12% in 2026, reaching a record $9.96 billion.The p...
MPCC to Recognize First Graduating Class of North Platte College
May 6, 2026 / MPCC- NP
North Platte, Neb. – Mid-Plains Community College will recognize the 1967 graduating class of North Platte College during its commencement ce...
NCTA Students Shine at Crops and Precision Agriculture Contests
May 5, 2026 / By NCTA News
Continuing a season defined by competitive excellence, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) Crops Judging Team earned top placement...
Gov. Pillen Calls Attention to Recent Firefighting Efforts Involving the State
May 5, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen is calling attention to recent firefighting efforts involving the state. Between April 22 and 26, the Nebr...
Former GI Senator Honored as part of Problem-Solving Court Month Proclamation
May 4, 2026 / KRGI News
Nebraska Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke held a proclamation signing ceremony announcing Nebraska Problem-Solving Court Month on behalf of the State Ju...
Spellerberg Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Sweepstakes Winners
May 3, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has announced the winners of the 2026 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepst...
Motorcycle Rider Dies in Crash After Fleeing Attempted Traffic Stop
May 3, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 3, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol has asked the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal cr...
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Panel of Judges Blocks Access Through the Mail to Mifepristone Abortion Pill
May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a nationwide APA stay of the Biden Administration's 2023 Rule removing the in-person ...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Nebraska Honoring Fallen Firefighters
May 1, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen directed that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff on Sunday, May 3 in accordance with...
A New Traffic Violation Scam Targets Nebraskans via Text Message
May 1, 2026 / Press Release
May 1, 2026 A new ongoing traffic-related scam is being sent via text message to try and steal personal data. Scammers are sending text messag...
Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect
May 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Mid-America Index Advances Above Growth Neutral for Third Straight Month, Price Gauge Surges to Two-Year High
May 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
April 2026 Survey Highlights -The overall index rose above growth neutral for a third straight month.-The nine-state region added manufacturing jo...
Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Set for May 8
May 1, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — Law enforcement officers, state leaders, family members and community supporters from across Nebraska will gather in Gra...