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Nebraska extends incentive program to cut fertilizer use in 2026 growing season
Oct 16, 2025 / Amanda Woita
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) program will once again provide financial incentives to farmers who...
Applications being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program
Oct 16, 2025 / Russell Shaffer, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 15, 2025 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is accepting applications for the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian ...
REPORT: Nebraska Home to 21K Clean Energy Jobs
Oct 16, 2025 / Daniel Baker
LINCOLN (October 15, 2025) – Clean energy jobs powered job growth in Nebraska adding 700 jobs last year and outpacing the rest of state emplo...
September Traffic Fatality Toll
Oct 15, 2025 / NDOT
Oct. 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of September 2025, twenty-three people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadw...
Grand Island Man Arrested After Shooting at Troopers
Oct 15, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director + KRGI
Hear the complete press briefing below. October 15, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an officer-...
Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Launching Good Life, Great Careers Initiative
Oct 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order at Northeast Community College launching the Good Life, Great Careers Initiative ...
PSC to hold formal hearing in Black HIlls Energy Rate Case
Oct 14, 2025 / Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr
Lincoln, October 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a formal hearing in the Black Hills Energy Rate Case (NG-124) beg...
Veterinary Technician Alumna Celebrates 33-Year Career at Broken Bow Clinic
Oct 14, 2025 / By NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. — Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) alumna Theresa Wiiest, Veterinary Technology Class of 1992, has dedicated her...
Board of Trustees Appoints Kupper as Chadron State President
Oct 14, 2025 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges voted Monday to appoint Dr. Jodi Kupper as the next President of Chadron State...
NSP Hosts Officials from 11 States for Commercial Vehicle Training
Oct 14, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
October 14, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol hosted troopers and officers from eleven other states for a week of traini...
Whole Raw Soybeans Cost Competitive Protein Supplement for Cows and Calves
Oct 11, 2025 / By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator
Current market conditions for raw, whole soybeans are making them price competitive in parts of Nebraska with other protein sources, such as distil...
Leadership Promotes Peace
Oct 11, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Events in recent weeks have highlighted the importance of safety, security, and the vital role of law enforcement in our communities. Violence has ...
Wanted Person Arrested After Pursuit in Central Nebraska
Oct 10, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
October 10, 2025 (Hastings, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a person wanted out of Pennsylvania after a p...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Healthcare Hypocrisy of Chuck Schumer and the Democrats
Oct 10, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
For the 10th day, the government is shutdown. Government services have diminished or stopped. Senate Democrats want to hold rural Nebraskans&rsqu...
MONA curator, Hastings College faculty to discuss Nebraska’s ‘State of the Art’
Oct 9, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will host “The State of the Art,” a panel discussion with the curator of the Museum of Ne...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Initiates Legal Action Against OPPD for Proposed Changes
Oct 9, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) regarding its planned refueling and retirement of e...
Gov. Pillen Highlights Need for Property Tax Reform on Nebraskanomics Podcast
Oct 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says the state’s property tax crisis needs to be addressed in the upcoming 60-day legislative session...
RTC inmate death
Oct 8, 2025 / NDOC
October 8, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – James Alfrey #213517, age 69, died today at the Reception and Treatment Center. Alfrey sentence began on J...
15-Month Old Child Found in Ditch in Adams County
Oct 8, 2025 / Sgt. Daniel Furman
The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a critical incident that occurred on October 4, 2025 after a passerby locate...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Hohbein as State Fire Marshal
Oct 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal. Hohbein has been serving i...
Grand Island, Nebraska Selected to Host 2028 Golden Gloves National Tournament
Oct 7, 2025 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism
Listen to an interview with Brad Mellema below. GRAND ISLAND, NE (October 6, 2025) — Grand Island has been awarded the honor of hosting the ...
Gov. Pillen Provides Statement on 2nd Anniversary of Terror Attack on Israel
Oct 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE –- Governor Jim Pillen provided a statement on the second anniversary of the terror attack by Hamas on Israel, in which twe...
Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms
Oct 7, 2025 / Press Release
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 6, 2025 — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Nebraska reminds everyone of the dan...
Seven Nebraska Schools Honored as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools
Oct 7, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education recognized seven schools in Nebraska as Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools t...
Gov. Pillen Speaks to Omaha Mayor; Issues Statement Supporting Law Enforcement
Oct 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne are extending their thoughts and prayers to the Omaha police officer who was shot in...