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Sidney Man Sentenced for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Oct 29, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Isidro Alvarado, age 36, of Sidney, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 28, 2024, in federal court ...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Oct 29, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. October 28, 2024 - For the week ending October 27, 2024, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Dundy, Chase, and Hitchcock Counties

Oct 29, 2024 / NSP

October 28, 2024 (North Platte, NEB.)  —  Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in ...

Nebraska Extension’s Ag Smart Money Week offers financial learning for ag producers

Oct 28, 2024 / Shannon Sand, Extension Educator, Agricultural Economics

Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 28, 2024 — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension wi...

Getting Serious About Border Security

Oct 26, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Border security has long been a serious challenge facing our nation. Between the 1,933 miles of the US-Mexico border and the 5,525 miles comprising...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report

Oct 25, 2024 / USDA

NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 2% LINCOLN, Neb. October 25, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.47 milli...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice for the Nebraska Supreme Court

Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as chief justice to the Nebraska Supreme...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Elections Have Consequences

Oct 25, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

In America, elections are about choices. Choices have consequences. A president’s policies and priorities shape our economy, our freedoms, an...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

Oct 25, 2024 / Emily Murray DEA

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners, will host the 27...

Nebraska farm income projected to decline in 2024

Oct 25, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 25, 2024 — Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Fi...

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska with Proclamation Signings in Fremont, Schuyler, and Lincoln

Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE – On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska during press conference...

North Platte Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

Oct 25, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal ...

SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance

Oct 25, 2024 / SBA

SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations...

Accident south of McCook on Hwy 83

Oct 24, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling

McCook dispatch received a call reference a non-injury accident, south of McCook on Hwy 83 between mile marker 6 or 7. RWCSO responded requesting W...

Webinar on Nebraska food deserts to highlight rural grocery challenges and solutions

Oct 24, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 24, 2024 — The findings of a recent study on food deserts in Nebraska will be covered during a free webinar at 4 p.m. Cen...

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Oct 24, 2024 / SBA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Nebraska businesses and residents affected by severe storms, straig...

Maywood Public Schools Superintendent arrested and charged with Child Abuse

Oct 23, 2024 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office

The Frontier County Sheriffs Office was made aware of an incident that occurred on October 1, 2024 at Maywood Public Schools between a staff member...

Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly and Healthcare Professionals Respond to Misleading Ad Information About Care to Pregnant Women

Oct 23, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading informati...

Missing Lincoln Woman May Be in Central Nebraska

Oct 23, 2024 / LPD

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has an update regarding the search  for 31-year-old Jerica Hamre of Lincoln, who was reported missing by h...

Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Oct 22, 2024 / NDOL

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for September 2024 is 2.7 per...

Distinguished Judge Awards Presented to Judges Derek Weimer, Sidney, and Alfred Corey, Grand Island

Oct 22, 2024 / Nebraska Judicial Branch

October 21, 2024 Judge Alfred Corey of the County Court in Grand Island and Judge Derek Weimer of the District Court in Sidney were honored wi...

Nebraska Cooperative Council Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame

Oct 22, 2024 / Adam Feser

 KEARNEY, NE--The 79th Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Cooperative Council will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at the Younes Conference Ce...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Oct 21, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. October 21, 2024 - For the week ending October 20, 2024, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...

Accident West of McCook on Hwy 6/34

Oct 21, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling

McCook Dispatch received a call reference an accident west of McCook on Hwy 6/34. Information was confusing as different sources provided conflicti...

Thank a Farmer Today

Oct 19, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

As Third District farmers round out the fall harvest season, it is an appropriate time to note how hard agriculture producers work to feed and fuel...