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Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Menefee of Public Health

Apr 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Charity Menefee, director of the Division of Public Health in the Department...

Gov. Pillen Takes Second Opportunity to Spread Pro-Life Message

Apr 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today marked the second opportunity in a week for Governor Jim Pillen to showcase Nebraska’s culture of love and life. He...

Gov. Pillen Announces New Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program

Apr 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a new program through the Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at ...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Apr 14, 2025 / USDA

NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION LINCOLN, Neb. April 14, 2025 - For the week ending April 13, 2025, there were 6.5 days suitable for fiel...

Five Juveniles Apprehended After Pursuit with Two Stolen Vehicles

Apr 14, 2025 / NSP

April 14, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other agencies, apprehende...

Expanded Sports Gambling Measure Advances at Legislature

Apr 14, 2025 / KRGI News

LR-20CA Advanced at the Nebraska Legislature this morning.  The resolution would place expanding sports gambling on the ballot for voters to d...

UNL Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Methane from Livestock

Apr 14, 2025 / IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 14, 2025 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is joining a new $27.4 million global initiative to reduce metha...

Red Flag Warning Again

Apr 14, 2025 / NWS

Key Message: The combination of strong northwest winds (gusting as high as 45 MPH this afternoon) and a dry air mass will result in critical fire w...

Red Flag Warning Sunday & Likely Monday

Apr 13, 2025 / NWS

 Key Message #1:A Red Flag Warning has been issued for areas mainly north and west of the Nebraska Tri-cities this afternoon/evening. Near-cri...

North Platte Man Sentenced to 235 Months for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Apr 12, 2025 / Amy Donato

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Brian Titman, 46, of North Platte, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 10, 2025, in fed...

Governor Pillen’s Efforts to Protect Kids Online Advance Through the Legislature

Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement to highlight the progress of his initiative to help Nebraska’s kids....

MODERATE AIR QUALITY INDEX ALERT AND ADVISORY FOR THIS WEEKEND

Apr 12, 2025 / CDHD

Grand Island, NE - Central District Health Department (CDHD) advises precautions for outdoor activities.  Smoke associated with prescribed bu...

Gov. Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating for Increase in Renewable Volume Obligation for Biofuels

Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has joined other Republican governors asking the U.S. EPA to bump up the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO), to h...

Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate program approved at UNMC

Apr 12, 2025 / UNMC

The program aims to alleviate the critical shortage of emergency care providers throughout the state, with the inaugural class to start in Spring 2...

High Speeds on the Rise Across Nebraska in 2025

Apr 11, 2025 / NSP

Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025. During the first 100 days of the year, t...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Apr 11, 2025 / 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...

Groundwater Reports Shows Continued Decline in Eastern Nebraska

Apr 11, 2025 / Conservation and Survey Division

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 11, 2025 — The annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the U...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Unlocking the President’s Priorities

Apr 11, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resoluti...

High school juniors encouraged to apply to Open Space, a premier summer art experience

Apr 11, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College and the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) invite high school juniors to apply for Open Space for the...

Jackpot! Grand Island Casino & Resort Opens It's Doors

Apr 10, 2025 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The long-awaited Grand Island Casino & Resort at Fonner Park is now open. In April of 2021, Elite Casino Resorts was chose...

Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act

Apr 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Listen to the press event below. LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing for LB168, the 340B Contract Ph...

Red Flag Warning Issued

Apr 10, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: Red Flag Warning in effect today for the whole area. Key Message #2: Relative humidity down to 15%. Key Message #3: Winds gusting...

Nebraska Babies Born in 2024 to Receive $50 Meadowlark Savings Pledge Funds *UPDATE

Apr 9, 2025 / Charles Isom

Listen to an interview with State Treasure Tom Briese concerning this and several other issues below. (LINCOLN, Neb. April 8, 2025) – Nebras...

Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners

Apr 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen congratulated recipients of the annual Business Awards presented by the Nebraska Business Developm...

Attorney General Hilgers Hosts 2025 Youth Conference

Apr 9, 2025 / Heather Buell

LINCOLN – Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted 52 students at the Nebraska State Capitol for this year’s 2025 Attorney General's Youth ...