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RTC inmate death

Jan 6, 2025 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

January 6, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Lee Dunbar #87302, age 73, died today at the Reception and Treatment Center. Dunbar’s sentence began...

Gov. Pillen Announces Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska State Poet

Jan 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska’s new state poet. Her work, along with that from...

Community Hospital Health Foundation Welcomes New Board Member

Jan 6, 2025 / Community Hospital

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital Health Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Michal Swanson to its Board of Directors. Sw...

Firearm Was Discharged in Family Dispute in Frontier County

Jan 6, 2025 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office

On January 3, 2025, at around 1250 A.M. the Frontier County Sheriff's Office was advised of a disturbance on Hwy 83 where a firearm was discharged....

Recommitting to Conservative Priorities in a New Congress

Jan 3, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

A new year brings a valuable chance to reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year and prepare for the opportunities ahead in the next. Thi...

Smith, Moran Introduce Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act

Jan 3, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protectio...

State Reaction to Johnson's Election as House Speaker

Jan 3, 2025 / Press Release

Ricketts Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson on Re-Election WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the followin...

Troopers Urge Preparedness Ahead of Winter Storm

Jan 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

January 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — As the first strong winter storm of the season is expected to impact most of Nebraska, the Nebraska S...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Honored to Serve Nebraskans

Jan 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

I’m humbled and honored to have the opportunity to continue serving Nebraskans in the U.S. Senate. President Trump’s re-election, along...

Attorney General Hilgers Joined Multi-State Lawsuit to Protect Affordable Housing

Jan 2, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN – Attorney General Hilgers joined Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 15-state coalition with...

Troopers Arrest 95 for DUI During Holiday Safe-Driving Campaign

Jan 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas

January 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 95 impaired drivers during the end of the year Drive...

Mid-America Manufacturing Economy Ends Year on Down Note With Job Losses, Rising Inflation and Trade Issues

Jan 2, 2025 / Creighton University

December 2024 Survey Highlights:-For the seventh time this year, the overall, or Business Conditions Index, fell below growth neutral. -For a ...

Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Interim Commissioner of NDOL

Dec 31, 2024 / Barry Stevens

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as the interim commissioner for the Nebraska Department o...

Nebraska State Patrol and U.S. Marshal Service Apprehend Murder Suspect in Nebraska

Dec 30, 2024 / Tanner Hippen

Lincoln, Neb. – Joint law enforcement effort leads to arrest of a murder suspect Saturday near Goehner, Nebraska.The Nebraska State Patr...

State Leaders React to the Passing of Jimmy Carter

Dec 29, 2024 / KRGI News

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Death of Former President Carter; Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for 30 Days LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor J...

Gov. Pillen to be Discharged from Hospital Today

Dec 27, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will be discharged today from Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, where he has received treatment for injuries resu...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Providing For Our Common Defense

Dec 27, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

One of the federal government’s most important priorities is to provide for the common defense. It’s right there in the preamble to the...

Nebraska Interior Design Registry Now Live

Dec 26, 2024 / Nebraska State Treasurer

(Lincoln, NE) Qualified interior design professionals will now be able to voluntarily register to independently practice their profession in the St...

Governor Has Another Surgery

Dec 26, 2024 / Laura Strimple

Update Regarding Governor Jim Pillen’s Rib Fixation Surgery LINCOLN, NE – The Governor’s office issued the following update ...

Nebraska Farmers Union 111th Annual State Convention Election & Awards Completed

Dec 25, 2024 / NFU

LINCOLN (December 24, 2024) – Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) held their 111th annual state convention in Columbus at the Quality Inn and River...

Two Arrested, Including One From GI, in Separate Pursuits in Western Nebraska

Dec 25, 2024 / NSP

December 24, 2024 (Ogallala, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following two pursuits in western...

UPDATE Regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident

Dec 23, 2024 / Laura Strimple

 Update: Governor Pillen has been released from the ICU and continues his recovery in a step-down unit.  LINCOLN, NE – Following a...

NSEA President Outlines 2025 Legislative Goals

Dec 23, 2024 / KRGI News

The NSEA has laid out its 2025 state policy agenda in advance of the 2025 Legislative session. NSEA President Tim Royers talked with Steve Stein. ...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report

Dec 23, 2024 / JUDA

NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 1% LINCOLN, Neb. December 20, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.60 mill...

Governor Transported to UNMC Following Fall from Horse

Dec 23, 2024 / Gov Office

LINCOLN, NE – While riding on horseback with family members today, Governor Jim Pillen was bucked off a new horse and was injured. The Govern...