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Nebraska Unemployment Rate Remains Low
Jul 19, 2024 / NDOL
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for June 2024 is 2.6 percent, seasonall...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column:Getting Our Country Back on Track
Jul 19, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
Like most Americans, I was horrified by the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. I’m grateful that President T...
Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Hitchcock County
Jul 19, 2024 / NSP
JULY 19, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in south...
Sasse Stepping Down as UF President
Jul 19, 2024 / X
Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse is stepping down as President of the University of Florida. He posted a letter on X. Dear Gator Nation and cher...
Firearms, Controlled Substances Located in Narcotics Investigation
Jul 19, 2024 / NSP
JULY 18, 2024 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance of the NSP SWAT Team and the TRIDENT and ...
Victim Identified in Kearney Trail Collission
Jul 19, 2024 / Buffalo County
The driver / victim has been identified as Ronald D. Ayers, age 72, of Kearney, NE. Next of kin have been notified. An autopsy has been...
Troopers Urge Slower Speeds as Summer Flies By
Jul 18, 2024 / NSP
JULY 18, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — High speeds are on the rise across Nebraska roadways. The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to ...
Rural Mainstreet Economy Down Again for July
Jul 18, 2024 / Creighton University
July 2024 Survey Results at-a-Glance: · For an 11th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below grow...
USDA to Gather Farm Conservacation Data
Jul 18, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, NE – July 17, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in partn...
GI Man Sentenced for Unlawful Firearm Possession
Jul 18, 2024 / DOJ
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Tesluach Gatkuoth, 27, of Grand Island, NE, was sentenced July 17, 2024, in federal court in Omaha...
McCook Aquatic Park Now Open
Jul 17, 2024 / Hometown Family Radio
The New McCook Aquatic Park is now officially open. Swimmers can enjoy free swimming the rest of the summer thanks to the McCook Community Fo...
Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday
Jul 17, 2024 / NSF
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDREVISED Meeting AgendaJuly 19, 2024 – 1:00 PMAdministrative Offices, Grand Island, NE1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. ...
Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer the Latest on Cash Rents
Jul 16, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Nebraska, July 16, 2024 — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communicati...
State Auditor's Report Shows Several Deficiencies in the NDOT
Jul 16, 2024 / KRGI News
A Nebraska State Auditor's Report shows several issues with the department in 2023. Here's a summary of the issues. NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPO...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Jul 15, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. July 15, 2024 - For the week ending July 14, 2024, there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National ...
Tax Receipts Near Target, Put State in Position to Pursue Property Tax Reform
Jul 15, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Final general fund tax receipts for fiscal year (FY) 2023-2024 came in near target – putting the state in good position t...
NDOT Releases Fatality Numbers and Urges Caution
Jul 15, 2024 / NDOT
July 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of June 2024, nineteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according...
Nebraska Crop Production Report
Jul 13, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. July 12, 2024 - Based on July 1 conditions, Nebraska's winter wheat production is forecast at 48.6 million bushels, up 31% from ...
Making the Case for Property Tax Reform
Jul 13, 2024 / Governor Jim Pillen
The health of Nebraska’s economy is at stake when state senators return to Lincoln for the special legislative session I’m convening Ju...
The Border Crisis is Damaging to International Trade
Jul 13, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Securing our country’s borders and safeguarding the American people are fundamental responsibilities of the federal government. Ongoing human...
Smith Reminds Third District Students to Apply for Youth Advisory Council
Jul 13, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Youth Advisory Council. Third Distri...
Reining in the Power of Unelected Bureaucrats
Jul 12, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
The Supreme Court recently made an incredibly significant ruling that returns the power to make laws to Congress. In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Ra...
Nebraska State Fair announces outdoor concert improvements, including new seating policy
Jul 12, 2024 / NSF
The Nebraska State Fair is eager to announce a new policy allowing guests to bring their own lawn chairs for general admission seating at all outdo...
CIR Upholds Governor Pillen’s Order for State Employees to Return to Workplace
Jul 12, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- The Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR), which rules on labor disputes, issued an order upholding Governor Jim Pillen&...
Troopers Make 29 DUI Arrests During Holiday Weekend Campaign
Jul 10, 2024 / NSP
JULY 10, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 29 impaired drivers during the Independen...
