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Over 40 measures introduced on Day Five at the Nebraska Legislature
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
See the highlights of the bill introductions at the Nebraska Legislature from the Unicameral Update here.
Wes Wilmot Files for Legislature in District 38
Jan 13, 2026 / Wes Wilmot
Beaver City, NE –On Friday, Wes Wilmot filed the required paperwork with the Secretary of State’s office to appear on the ballot a...
Nebraska Schools Among 63 Nationally Recognized for Academic Achievement In 2025
Jan 13, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Two Nebraska schools are among 63 across the U.S. that have been named 2025 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success in im...
McKeon Resigns as District 41 State Senator
Jan 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In a tearful prepared statement, Dan McKeon resigned as District 41 State Senator this morning. The action came before debate on his potential expu...
Nebraska Environmental Education Conference 2026
Jan 12, 2026 / Amber Schiltz Program Director, NACEE
“Rising Together: Building Belonging through Art, Ecology & Stories of Place” Kearney, NE — [January 12, 2026] — The N...
Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg Officially Files Candidacy
Jan 12, 2026 / Daniel Bass,
LINCOLN, Neb. – Republican State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg officially filed his candidacy for State Treasurer. Spellerberg served as th...
Hastings College to feature two world premieres, 119 high school students at annual honor festival
Jan 12, 2026 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 19, at 5:...
Nebraska Public Schools Celebrate Record-Breaking Advanced Placement (AP) Performance and Participation in 2025
Jan 12, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to announce significant gains in student achievement and participation in the College Board’s A...
Several Bills Introduced on Friday
Jan 10, 2026 / KRGI News
Several bills were introduced at the legislature on Friday. See the story from Unicameral Update here.
Defending America’s Interests
Jan 10, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
From its creation by President James Monroe in 1823 until today, the Monroe Doctrine has been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. This policy ass...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue in 2026
Jan 9, 2026 / Pete Ricketts
Each year on January 9th, we recognize Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It’s a time to thank the police officers who keep us safe. &nb...
Dan Osborn Raises Over $2 Million in 2025, Far Exceeding Pace From Last Cycle
Jan 8, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Today, Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn’s campaign announced raising over $2 million in 2025. That figure...
PSC Issues Mid-Season Reminder on Cold Weather Rule
Jan 8, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – Although residents have enjoyed some unseasonably warm temperatures recently, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is ...
AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef
Jan 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Diet...
Common Cause Seeks Court Order to Stop Release of Voter Data
Jan 7, 2026 / Kenny Colston
LINCOLN, NE — Common Cause is seeking an immediate stop to Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s threat to release sensitive voter da...
Nebraska’s November Unemployment Rate Remains 3.0 Percent
Jan 7, 2026 / NDOL
LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November 2025 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate has been unchanged i...
Gov. Pillen Kicks Off Nebraska’s Participation in Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Jan 7, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE – On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To...
Nebraska Volunteers Power Conservation Work for 2026
Jan 7, 2026 / David Gladkowski
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Nebraska State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently met in Sidney to review Hunting Heritage Super F...
Commissioners Elect 2026 Leadership
Jan 7, 2026 / Jason McFarley
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) re-elected Tim Schram of Gretna to serve as chair for 2026. Commissioners approved the...
Nebraska Sees Improving Trends in Addressing Teacher Vacancies According to 2025-26 Survey Results
Jan 6, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has released the results of the 2025-26 Teacher Vacancy Survey, highlighting significant improvements in...
Nebraska Library Commission Announces Public Library Accreditation
Jan 6, 2026 / Press Release
Nebraska Library Commission Library Development Director Christa Porter recently announced the accreditation of thirty-four public libraries across...
Bennett resigns as chancellor; Ankerson to return in interim role
Jan 6, 2026 / UNL
Rodney D. Bennett will step down as chancellor of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on Jan. 12. Kathy Ankerson will serve as interim chance...
Congressional & State Reaction to the arrest of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro
Jan 5, 2026 / KRGI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after the announcement that U.S. Armed Forces ha...
Nebraska Women in Agriculture conference registration opens January 6
Jan 5, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 6— The 41st Nebraska Women in Agriculture Conference will be held Feb. 25–27, 2026, at the Younes Conference Center...
Prevent a winter blood shortage: Give blood or platelets now
Jan 5, 2026 / Josh Murray
Donors have chance to win trip to Super Bowl LX during National Blood Donor MonthRed Cross, Saquon Barkley huddle up for a lifesaving play in Janua...