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Arindam Malakar, assistant research professor in the Nebraska Water Center and Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, is leading the research team.

Husker researchers explore hidden nitrogen, new ways to reduce groundwater risk

Oct 9, 2026 / Ann Briggs, Nebraska Water Center

Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 9, 2026 — A University of Nebraska–Lincoln research team has received a three-year, $496,722 National Science F...

USDA Announces $75 Million Investment in Community Hospital in McCook

Oct 9, 2026 / U.S. Department of Agriculture

(Lincoln, Neb., October 9, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Nebraska State Director Neil Moseman announced a $75 million Community ...

NCTA students attended the Nebraska Thoroughbred Breeders Association Auction at Fonner Park on October 7, connecting their work preparing two yearlings on campus with firsthand experience in the equine industry. Front Row, Left to Right: Jadynn Vandeventer, Karah Barnes, McKenna Lundvall, Madison Wilson, Gracie Thomas Back Row, Left to Right: Montanna Dietz, Stephanie Kincaid, Ava Schaal, Ellie Long, McKenzie Heil, Grace Porting

NCTA students gain real industry experience preparing Thoroughbred yearlings for auction

Oct 9, 2026 / Jennifer McConville

CURTIS, Neb. — Two Thoroughbred yearlings gave Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture students an opportunity to apply classroom learning ...

Kearney Man Sentenced to More Than 26 Years for Child Pornography Charges

Oct 8, 2026 / Amy Donato

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Paul J. Gray, 51, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 7, 2026, in federal court in...

Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements With Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

Oct 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln--Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascen...

Attorney General Hilgers Leads Multi-State Coalition Raising Concerns Over TP-Link’s China Ties

Oct 7, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led a multi-state coalition of 21 state attorneys general in raising concerns over TP-Link routers in ...

Gail Knott Named MPCC Administrator of the Year

Oct 7, 2026 / MPCC

Mid-Plains Community College is proud to announce that Gail Knott, Dean of Outreach, has been selected as its 2026 Administrator of the Year. Knott...

NDOT Reminds Residents Campaign Signs Are Not Allowed on State Right-of-Way

Oct 7, 2026 / NDOT

Oct. 6, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — With the Nov. 3 general election less than a month away, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)...

Dawson County Man Sentenced Following Jury Conviction in Fatal Shooting

Oct 7, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Aristh D. Rodriguez Linares, 35, of Lexington, was sentenced yesterday to 30-45 years imprisonment in Dawson County District Court by Judge Chawnta...

2026 Nebraska VR Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards

Oct 6, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

Four Nebraska VR partners received awards at the Nebraska State Capitol for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability...

Montgomery Gentry to Perform on December 12

Oct 6, 2026 / Spencer Schubert

Grand Island, Neb. – Country music fans in Grand Island and throughout Central Nebraska will have the opportunity to experience one of countr...

Attorney General Hilgers Files Suit Against TP-Link as Part of Ongoing Fight to Protect Nebraskans from Exploitation by the Chinese Communist Party

Oct 6, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Today, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against TP-Link Systems Inc. for exposing Nebraska consumers to the risk of exploitat...

Child Enticement Investigation Leads to Arrest in North Platte

Oct 6, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

October 6, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have concluded a months-long child enticement inves...

President to Visit GI Today

Oct 5, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Click below for several stories regarding the presidential visit to GI. Information for ticket holders and others: What you need to know about Pre...

Hastings College announces Together Tuesday giving day for Oct. 6

Oct 2, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will host its annual Together Tuesday giving day on Oct. 6, inviting alumni, parents, faculty, staff ...

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska

Oct 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has declared an emergency for southeast Nebraska in the aftermath of heavy rain and severe flooding. Record...

Shortlist for 2027 One Book One Nebraska Announced

Oct 2, 2026 / Tessa Timperley

What book will all Nebraskans be encouraged to read in 2027? We will all find out on November 14th at the Nebraska Celebration of Books (N.COB) lit...

NCTA alumnus Eric Grimes puts his “learn by doing” experience to work as a welder at WearParts in Gothenburg. Grimes, a 2025 graduate of NCTA’s Agricultural Equipment Management program, said the welding skills he developed at NCTA helped prepare him to step into his current role.

NCTA Advanced Welding Students Connect Classroom Learning with Industry

Oct 2, 2026 / Jennifer McConville, Ed.D

GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture students took “learn by doing” beyond the classroom on Oct. 1 as the...

Nebraska, FTC Secure Pesticide Price Protections in Corteva Antitrust Case

Oct 2, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers settled crop protection litigation against Corteva, Inc. for $35 million. Nebraska, in partnership with the ...

Hastings College Theatre to present Sean O'Casey’s classic masterpiece ‘The Plough and the Stars’

Oct 2, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Set in a Dublin tenement during the tumultuous backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising, the Hastings College Theatre produc...

Nebraska Farmers Union PAC Announces General Election Endorsements

Oct 2, 2026 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – NEBFARMPAC, the political action committee of Nebraska Farmers Union, Nebraska’s second largest general farm organization...

Mid-America Manufacturing Demonstrates Solid Economic Growth

Oct 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

September 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for an eighth straight month.-For only the fourth time in the past 12...

Local officials excited about President Trump’s Oct. 5 visit to Grand Island

Sep 30, 2026 / Carol Bryant

GRAND ISLAND – Four local officials said Sept. 29 they are excited about President Donald Trump’s visit to Grand Island on Monday, Oct....

Gov. Pillen Hosts 2026 Governor’s Summit in Kearney

Sep 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 1,050 participants to Kearney for the 2026 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska and...

: Runners and a cyclist share the MoPac East Trail near Walton, Nebraska, on Sept. 10. (Liz McCue/University Communication and Marketing)

Trail systems are important to rural Nebraskans, poll shows

Sep 30, 2026 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 30, 2026 — Many rural Nebraskans use trails around their communities and receive different benefits from their use, ...