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Creighton News Release

Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakest Since June 2020

Mar 21, 2024 / Creighton University

March 2024 Survey Results at a Glance: For a seventh straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral to its lowest le...
Jeffery Gold

Nebraska Strikes Gold In President's SearchAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Mar 20, 2024 / KRGI News

Dr. Jeffrey Gold has been named the priority candidate to lead the University of Nebraska's four campuses. The announcement came after the Board of...
Nebraska Corn Growers Association Statement on The EPA’s New Tailpipe Standard

Nebraska Corn Growers Association Statement on The EPA’s New Tailpipe Standard

Mar 20, 2024 / NCGA

Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) has voiced direct displeasure with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ...
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Senator Aguilar Addresses the Senator Halloran IssueAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Mar 20, 2024 / KRGI News

Grand Island Senator Ray Aguilar, chairman of the executive board, addressed the legislature Wednesday morning saying an investigation has been lau...
Nebraska Catholic Conference

Media Release: Joint Bishops’ Statement in Response to Alternative Ballot Initiative Proposal Providing Protections for Preborn Babies

Mar 20, 2024 / NCC

Lincoln, Nebraska - On Tuesday, a new ballot initiative providing protections for preborn children was released by Protect Women & Children. In...
University of Nebraska Medical Center

140 UNMC Medical Students Learn Residency Assignments

Mar 20, 2024 / UNMC

A total of 140 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, learned about their residency assignments M...
Nebraska State News

Smith, Ricketts, Sullivan Comment on EPA Finalizing Emission Rule for Biden’s EV Mandate

Mar 20, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) anno...
National-Weather-Service

Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week March 25-29, 2024

Mar 20, 2024 / NWS

As we flip the pages of the calendar, our attention turns to spring, but also the risk of severe weather. March 25-29, 2024 is Nebraska Severe Weat...
Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

Severe Weather Awareness Week Approaching

Mar 19, 2024 / NEMA

March 19, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  March 25-29 is Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week. This week gives Nebraskans an opportunity...
Nebraska State News

Nebraska Medical Professionals Launch Ballot Initiative To Safeguard Women's Health Care

Mar 19, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, Neb. – Today, a committee of Nebraska medical professionals launched the Protect Women and Children Initiative, a ballot initi...
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Halloran Faces Scrutiny for Legislative CommentsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Mar 19, 2024 / KRGI News

Nebraska state senator Steve Halloran of Hastings is facing backlash after reading an excerpt from a book, graphically depicting a rape as part of ...
Nebraska-Appleseed

Nebraska Appleseed receives $1 Million Grant from the Yield Giving Open Call

Mar 19, 2024 / Nebraska Appleseed

Lincoln, NE – Today, MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving announced Nebraska Appleseed as one of the Yield Giving Open Call’s awardees....
History Nebraska

Malcolm X will become the 27th member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame

Mar 19, 2024 / History NE

Lincoln, NE - 03/19/2024 - The Nebraska Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Malcolm X will be inducted as the 27th member of the Nebraska Hall...
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Troopers Arrest 10 Impaired Drivers in St. Patrick’s Day Campaign

Mar 18, 2024 / NSP

MARCH 18, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Nebraska State Patrol troopers removed 10 impaired drivers from the road as a part of a special ...
The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased 5% over the prior year, to an average of $4,015 per acre, according to the 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey preliminary report. The report is issued annually by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Department of Agricultural Economics and Center for Agricultural Profitability. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

UNL Study finds Nebraska Ag Land Values up 5%

Mar 18, 2024 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 18, 2024 — The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased 5% over the prior year, to an average of $4,0...
Pete Ricketts Weekly Column

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Prioritizing Flood Prevention

Mar 18, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Five years ago this week, blizzards and floods caused the most widespread natural disaster in Nebraska’s history. The floods claimed lives an...
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Troopers Arrest Four After Pursuit Near Gretna

Mar 17, 2024 / Nebraska State Patrol

(OMAHA, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four pe...
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Three Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Lincoln County

Mar 16, 2024 / Nebraska State Patrol

 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested ...
Adrian Smith 3rd Dist

Accountability for Second Amendment Encroachment

Mar 15, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Since March 4, 1789, our Constitution has defined the powers of our federal government and bound the United States together. Ratified shortly there...
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Nebraska State Patrol Encourages Safe Driving This St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 15, 2024 / NSP

MARCH 15, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Don’t rely on luck to make roadways safe this St. Patrick’s Day. Nebraska State Troo...
Taylor Wilson, an animal science major from Hastings, hangs out with some calves. She has thrived at NCTA with involvement on the Livestock Judging and Rodeo Teams. Watch for a video all about Taylor on our social media this week.

Celebrating Nebraska Agriculture

Mar 15, 2024 / By Andela Taylor, NCTA News

As National Ag Week approaches, it's essential to reflect on agriculture's pivotal role in Nebraska's economy and in shaping its identity and futur...
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Senator Ricketts Continues Border Briefing & Announces Mobile Office Hours

Mar 15, 2024 / Press Release

OMAHA, Neb. – Senator Pete Ricketts will be making campaign stops in North Platte and Kearney on Monday as he continues his Border Briefings ...
Nebraska Department of Education

Nebraska Educators Rising Recognizes State Leaders and Award Winners

Mar 15, 2024 / Nebraska Department of Education

More than 350 youth members and adult sponsors from 30 chapters from across the state gathered for the annual Nebraska Educators Rising (EdRising) ...
Nebraska Broadband

Nebraska Availability Map Challenge Period Opens

Mar 15, 2024 / NBO

March 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today the Nebraska Broadband Office (NBO) announces the next step in its work bringing the Broadband, E...
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Troopers Arrest 35 Impaired Drivers During State Basketball

Mar 14, 2024 / NSP

MARCH 14, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Nebraska State Troopers removed from the road 35 impaired drivers during this year’s NSAA ...