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Ricketts Announces Senior Staff Updates, Names Amelia Breinig as Chief of Staff
Dec 4, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced several senior staff updates. Matt Miltenberger is departing for the pr...
Northeast Nebraska Pursuit Leads to Arrest Near Hubbard
Dec 3, 2024 / NSP
December 3, 2024 (Norfolk, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person following a pursuit in northeast Ne...
Troopers Wrap-Up Make It Click Campaign
Dec 3, 2024 / NSP
December 3, 2024 (Lincoln, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 52 impaired drivers from the road during the M...-2024-12-03-12-51-23.jpg?width=550&height=289)
NDOT Testing Variable Advisory Speed Signs on I-80
Dec 3, 2024 / NDOT
Dec. 3, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) will begin testing Variable Advisory Speed (VAS) signs a...
November’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index Negative Again with Job Losses and Mild Inflation
Dec 2, 2024 / Creighton University
November 2024 Survey Highlights:*For the sixth time this year, the overall or Business Conditions Index fell below growth neutral.*For a second str...-2024-12-02-11-57-59.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Major Jeff Roby Promoted to Lt. Colonel
Dec 2, 2024 / NSP
December 2, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of Major Jeff Roby to the position of...
NCCW inmate death
Dec 2, 2024 / NDCS
December 2, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Wilma Castor #94158, age 76, died today at a Lincoln hospital. Castor was incarcerated at the Nebraska Cor...
Nebraska Corn Board Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
Dec 2, 2024 / NCB
December 2, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Mar...
Senator Bostar Receives AARP Nebraska’s 2024 Champion for Family Caregivers Award
Dec 2, 2024 / AARP
LINCOLN, NEB. — In recognition of National Family Caregiver Month this November, AARP Nebraska presented Senator Eliot Bostar with the 2024 C...
Smith Statement on Pardon of Hunter Biden
Dec 2, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced he had signed a pardo...
Gov. Pillen Previews 2025 Legislative Priorities
Dec 1, 2024 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is previewing some of his priorities for the 2025 legislative session. These initiatives, and others, align...-2024-12-01-09-21-51.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Capitol Tree Lighting & Hometown Christmas Details Released
Dec 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are inviting Nebraskans to two holiday events on Dec. 8. The...
Nebraska Farmers Union 111th Annual State Convention Agenda Announced
Dec 1, 2024 / NFU
Lincoln, NE. "Value Added Agriculture: Helping Ourselves to a Better Future” is the theme for the 111th annual Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) ...
CDHD Helps with Medicaid's Presumptive Eligibility Program
Nov 27, 2024 / KRGI News
Judy Leyva talked about options for getting prenatal care with Brian Gallagher.
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Fighting for the Beef State
Nov 27, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
Nebraska is known around the world for our hard-working farmers and ranchers. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state. Beef production deliv...
Gov. Pillen’s Thanksgiving Statement
Nov 27, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen offered the following statement, wishing Nebraskans a Happy Thanksgiving: “Thanksgiving i...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Nov 27, 2024 / 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...
Scores Remain Steady on Nebraska Statewide Assessment and Accountability Results
Nov 27, 2024 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education released the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) results and the Accountability for a Quality ...
Acknowledging with Grateful Hearts
Nov 27, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Poised at the threshold of the holiday season, the Thanksgiving holiday has a powerful capacity to bring us together as Americans. Despite unrest i...-2024-11-27-10-51-13.jpg?width=550&height=289)
‘Music is for everyone’: UNK String Project inspires young performers, future teachers
Nov 27, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney senior Abbygail Marshall sat down at a piano inside the Fine Arts Building on campus. “I&r...
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Antitrust Lawsuit Against Institutional Investors for ESG Commitments
Nov 27, 2024 / AG
Lincoln—Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 11 states to sue BlackRock, State Street Corporation, and Vanguard Group, three o...
Slick Conditions Could Affect Region
Nov 27, 2024 / NWS
Rain and freezing rain impacts southwest parts of the area this morning. Slick spots are possible on roads in this area. Transition t...
Nebraska Aeronautics Commission, NDOT Aeronautics Announces Grant Allocations
Nov 26, 2024 / NDOT
Nov. 26, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Aeronautics Commission, working alongside the Nebraska Department of Transportation-Divisio...-2024-11-26-12-16-14.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Thankful for Agriculture & Student Success
Nov 26, 2024 / By Dean Larry Gossen, PhD
During this time of year, my mind always focuses on the many blessings we have, living in rural Nebraska, serving the agricultural community, and w...
Troopers Find Over 60 LBs of Cocaine and Marijuana in Traffic Stops
Nov 26, 2024 / NSP
November 26, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.) – Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested four people this weekend after finding more over 30...