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Piano festival to feature Huber, classes for students in grades 8-12

Mar 26, 2024 / Michael Howie

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Critically acclaimed concert pianist Kenneth Huber will perform at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 in the Hasti...

Certification received through this course grants an exemption to the law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to drive a tractor and to do field work with certain mechanized equipment.

Annual tractor and equipment safety training dates set for late May, early June

Mar 25, 2024 / NMC

Annual tractor and equipment safety training courses for youth, to be held in eight sites across Nebraska in late May and early June, now are open ...

Troopers Find 20 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop

Mar 25, 2024 / NSP

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a New Jersey man after finding 20 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80 in Yo...

Three Nebraska Teachers Chosen as State Finalists for Presidential Teaching Award

Mar 25, 2024 / NDE

Three Nebraska teachers have been selected as state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMS...

Grain Safety Takes Center Stage: Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week

Mar 25, 2024 / NCB/NSB

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have partnered together for the 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety W...

NSP, NDOT Urge Caution with Expected Blizzard Conditions

Mar 25, 2024 / NSP

The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska State Patrol are urging travelers to be prepared for dangerous winter driving conditions...

Celebrating American Agriculture

Mar 23, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

As we transition into spring with farmers and ranchers hard at work, recognizing National Agriculture Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Mar 22, 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...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Moving the Ball Forward on Name, Image, and Likeness

Mar 22, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Each year, the NCAA Basketball tournament captivates our attention. “March Madness” is much more than just a sporting event. It’s...

Sam Schroeder, left, and Zane Grizzle will serve as UNK student body president and vice president for 2024-25. (Courtesy photo)

Sam Schroeder, Zane Grizzle will lead UNK student body

Mar 22, 2024 / yler Ellyson, editor, UNK News

KEARNEY – Sam Schroeder of Seward and Zane Grizzle of Fairbury will serve as the next student body president and vice president at the Univer...

Gov. Pillen’s Statement on Advancement of Property Tax Relief Package to Legislature

Mar 21, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee for its work to adv...

Attorney General Hilgers’ Statement on Council’s Reversal to Remove Costly Green Energy Rules

Mar 21, 2024 / AG

Lincoln—This week the International Code Council decided to reverse course on its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, which included...

Platte Institute Calls for Reconsideration of Proposed Tax Measures by Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee

Mar 21, 2024 / Platte Institute

OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute, a steadfast advocate for economic freedom and sustainable tax policies in Nebraska, voices its concern over...

Taylor Wilson from Hastings will graduate in May with an animal science degree and transfer to UNL. While at NCTA, she has enjoyed the Livestock Judging Team, Rodeo Team, and membership in Collegiate Cattlemen.

The Aggies of Ag Month

Mar 21, 2024 / By Andela Taylor, NCTA News

Learning by doing reinforces every NCTA student's understanding of their chosen academic pathway and helps them build confidence and grow in areas ...

Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages

Mar 21, 2024 / NMC

Excitement is building for the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival. Mark your calendars for a myriad of science and technology-related activities sched...

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...

Nebraska Strikes Gold In President's Search

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

Mar 20, 2024 / NCGA

Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) has voiced direct displeasure with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ...

Ray Aguilar2 District 35 State Legislator

Senator Aguilar Addresses the Senator Halloran Issue