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Ricketts Responds to Fauci’s Silence
Jul 31, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement following Dr. Anthony Fauci’s failure to provide ...
Community Hospital and the Community Hospital Health Foundation Partner for New Cleaning Equipment
Jul 31, 2026 / Community Hospital
McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital Health Foundation recently approved funding for a newNilfisk Carpet Extractor to support Environmental Serv...
Paul Brooks Sentenced for Child Abuse in Furnas County
Jul 30, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Hilgers announced that Paul Brooks, age 67, of Furnas County, Nebraska, was sentenced in Furnas County Court for child abus...
Nebraska Recovery Roundup: Nebraska Cattlemen Disaster Relief Fund
Jul 30, 2026 / Press Release
Lincoln, Neb., July 30, 2026 — As many are recovering from the worst wildfire disaster in Nebraska’s history, it is awe inspiring to wi...
Jack Reeg Sentenced in Platte County Murder Case
Jul 30, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Today, Jack Reeg, 26, was sentenced this morning in Platte County District Court for the murder of 25-year-old Kennedi Demuth. Jud...
Gov Pillen: New Report Affirms Nebraska’s Top Ranking Among States
Jul 29, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – A new report highlights the best states to live, with Nebraska securing a top spot near the head of the list. “There...
Troopers Complete County Fair Efforts in Several Communities
Jul 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 28, 2026 (Burwell, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol completed roadway safety efforts in several Nebraska communitie...
Governor Pillen Leads State Trade Delegation to the Philippines
Jul 28, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen led Nebraska’s trade delegation from Japan to the Philippines on Monday, kicking off the second...
Cyclospora Cases Reported in Southwest Nebraska
Jul 28, 2026 / SWNPHD
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received reports of 2 cases of Cyclospora in the nine-county health district. Both cases a...
World Hepatitis Day
Jul 28, 2026 / SWNPHD
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) is joining communities around the world in recognizing World Hepatitis Day, raising awareness ...
Nebraska Statewide Material Characterization Study report released
Jul 28, 2026 / DWEE
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska now has updated data that will help communities, landfills, and recycling organizers make decisions about managing t...
Heat Advisory Issued
Jul 24, 2026 / NWS
There is a heat advisory from mid day Saturday through Monday. See details below.
Cozad Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Drug Charges
Jul 23, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley Woods announced that Levi McAlevy, 37, of Cozad, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 17, 2026, in federal court in Lincol...
Nebraska’s June Unemployment Rate is 2.9 Percent
Jul 22, 2026 / NDOL
Nebraska's Workforce Shows Resilience:Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for June 2026 is 2.9 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is...
Heat Advisory Issued Today
Jul 20, 2026 / NWS
A Heat Advisory has been issued from 10a-10p today. See details below.
Omaha Man Arrested After Threats to School, Governor’s Family
Jul 19, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 17, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Omaha man as part of an ongoing investigati...
Former Bank CFO Sentenced to 36 Months’ Imprisonment for Bank Fraud Scheme Involving a Car Wash and Undisclosed Debts in $4.3 Million Loan Fraud
Jul 19, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Aaron T. Luneke, 44, of Columbus, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 13, 2026, in federal ...
Troopers on Patrol for Impaired Drivers as County Fairs Kickoff
Jul 17, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 17, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — County Fair season is underway across the state and troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be wo...
Lancaster County District Court Prohibits the City of Lincoln from Enforcing Unconstitutional Minimum Wage Ordinance
Jul 17, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, the Lancaster County District Court stopped the City of Lincoln from enforcing its unconstitutional minimum-wage ordinance. The Court conclu...
State Street Closures to Expand July 20
Jul 17, 2026 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — The City of Grand Island Public Works Department is advising motorists of additional closures along State Street beginni...
UNK students provide care, gain perspective during medical outreach trip to Peru
Jul 17, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
In Cusco, Peru, ancient history and modern amenities exist side by side. The former capital of the Inca Empire is known for its archaeological tre...
New Law Expands Uses for Nebraska’s Education Savings Plan
Jul 17, 2026 / Jamie Carl
(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST 529) accounts can now be used to pay for a broader range of post-secondary educati...
Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Officially on the Ballot
Jul 17, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Supporters and press in attendance at a press conference on Thursday learned in real time with Dan Osborn that the signatures he ...
Lincoln County Pursuit Ends with Arrest
Jul 17, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 16, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the North Platte Police Department a...
Omaha Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Production and Distribution of Child Pornography
Jul 17, 2026 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Collin D. Jerabek, 29, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 14, 2026, in federal court i...