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NDOT Provides Update on I-80 Projects, Urges Nebraskans to Drive Safely in Work Zones
Dec 3, 2025 / Samantha Bernt
Dec. 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Across Nebraska, major projects are well underway or nearing completion along Interstate 80 (I-80). Const...
DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis 
Dec 3, 2025 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer
Listen to an interview with DEA Special Agent in Charge Dustin Gillespie below. OMAHA, Neb.,– The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)...
Deadline for Nebraska Letters About Literature Writing Contest Approaches
Dec 2, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek
Nebraska students have one month left to submit their letter in the state-wide Letters About Literature reading and writing contest. Readers in gra...
UNL West Central’s Precision Application Technology Lab launches PEST Academy
Dec 2, 2025 / UNL
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 2 — The Precision Application Technology (PAT) Lab at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North ...
American FFA Degrees Presented at National FFA Convention
Dec 2, 2025 / NCTA News
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture congratulates seven students and alumni who earned the American FFA Degree at the 97th National FFA C...
Nebraska Corn Board Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
Dec 2, 2025 / Jill Bookhout
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board...
NSP Investigating Apparent Suicide in McCook
Dec 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
December 1, 2025 (McCOOK, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an incident in which a McCook resident died from an appare...
John Cook Champions Nebraska Grasslands in New PSA Campaign
Dec 2, 2025 / Natalie Jones
LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 2 — Nebraska’s grasslands — vital to the state’s economy, environment and cultural heritage — are...
Smith Announces 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Council Members
Dec 2, 2025 / Jerad Reimers
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the names of the Third District high school students serving on his Youth Ad...
Troopers 24 Impaired Drivers During Thanksgiving Travel Weekend
Dec 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
DECEMBER 1, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) removed 24 impaired drivers from the roa...
Holiday Meals on a Budget: Eating well without overspending
Dec 1, 2025 / By Ashley Fenning, Nebraska Extension Foods, Nutrition and Health Instructor
As the calendar turns to the last month of 2025, many families are looking forward to the holiday season spent with family, friends, and food. But ...
Gov. Pillen Highlights Blood Donations as Big Ten Competition Draws to Close
Dec 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting the generosity of Nebraskans in the aftermath of a blood drive outside of the State ...
Bancroft Rosalie Teacher Named 2025 Nebraska History Teacher of The Year
Dec 1, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
James Hulstein, a teacher from Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools was recently named the 2025 State History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by...
Mid-America Manufacturing Index Falls Below Growth Neutral Wholesale Inflation Gauge Drops to 2025 Low
Dec 1, 2025 / Creighton University
November 2025 Survey Highlights:*For the third time in the past five months, the Mid-America Business Conditions Index moved slightly below growth ...
Winter Weather Update
Dec 1, 2025 / NWS
Key Messages: What: Light snow accumulating through mainly between 6AM and noon this morning. The outer edges of the snow bands should clear from ...
Latest on the projected Winter Weather
Nov 30, 2025 / NWS
Snow is expected to develop across north central Kansas late tonight and spread north into south central Nebraska before daybreak Monday Snowfall ...
More Winter Weather possible Sunday/Monday
Nov 30, 2025 / NWS
What: Anywhere from a trace up to just over 3" of snow will fall across the area. The greatest accumulations will lie towards southern portion...
Governor Pillen Announces Joint Response to Tyson Closure
Nov 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a collaboration between multiple agencies and community organizations to assist Lexington famil...
Winter Weather Advisory Today - Saturday, Nov. 29th
Nov 29, 2025 / NWS
Snow: Anywhere from a trace up to just over 3" of snow will fall across the area.The greatest accumulations will lie towards northeastern portions ...
Winter Weather Update
Nov 28, 2025 / NWS
The Winter Weather Advisory was expanded south this afternoon to reflect expected impacts towards the Highway 6 corridor overnight/Saturday. Overa...
Winter Weather Advisory Tonight into Saturday Afternoon
Nov 28, 2025 / NWS
Winter weather advisory issued. See more below.
Winter Weather Friday Night into Saturday - UPDATED
Nov 27, 2025 / NWS
The National Weather Service in Hastings has updated its Saturday winter weather outlook. See below.
Gov. Pillen Shares Thanksgiving Message
Nov 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen shared his Thanksgiving message with all Nebraskans. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflec...
Freezing Rain Snow, and Wind on Saturday
Nov 27, 2025 / NWS
Wintry mix begins late Friday night. Changes to all snow Saturday morning. Strong winds lead to blowing snow through Saturday afterno...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!
Nov 27, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
As Nebraskans, we’re blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the history of the world. Thanksgiving provides u...