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Nebraska Receives Highest IDEA Determination from U.S. Department of Education
Jun 24, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Nebraska Meets Requirem...
Four Charged in Nebraska as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Jun 24, 2026 / Amy Donato
On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged sch...
Governor Pillen Announces Property Tax Hotline
Jun 24, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the launch of his Property Tax Hotline to give taxpayers a platform for sharing informatio...
GISH Marching Band to Perform in D.C. at the National Independence Day Parade on National Television
Jun 24, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools
GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The Islander Marching Band is headed to the nation’s capital this summer and is set to appear on national televis...
Nebraska Maintains Robust Workforce Activity Amid Consistently Low Unemployment
Jun 24, 2026 / Press Release
Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for May 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the April 2026 unemploy...
PSC Sends Hansen_Mueller Claim Payments to Producers
Jun 24, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission announced today that it has mailed payment checks to 12 approved Nebraska-based claiman...
Investments in Business Park, Housing, and Recreation Spur Growth in McCook
Jun 23, 2026 / McCook EDC
June 23, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of McCook (pop. 7,300) for its ...
California’s Plastics Act Prompts Lawsuit over State Sovereignty and Economic Impacts
Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (...
Red Cross Seeks Donors as 4th Approaches
Jun 23, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA , June 23, 2026 — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood donors to book an appointment to give now to ensu...
Former Bellevue Police Department Officer Sentenced to Two Sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court
Jun 23, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Ryan Agustin, a former Bellevue Police Department Officer, was sentenced to two sentences of 10 to 20 years by Sarpy County District Court Judge Na...
Drowning Death Under Investigation at Johnson Lake
Jun 22, 2026 / Gosper County Sheriff
Gosper County, NE - The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning that occurred at Medo's Resort, located at Johnson Lake. ...
Severe Weather & Flooding Possible
Jun 20, 2026 / National Weather Service
.KEY MESSAGES... - Overnight and morning showers and thunderstorms expected across portions of the area. Some storms may be strong to ...
Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 73rd Recruit Class
Jun 19, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 18, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to welcome seven new troopers, ready to serve in communities through...
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storm Damage
Jun 19, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested that President Donald Trump issue a major disaster declaration in the wake of severe st...
Attorney General Hilgers Sues City of Lincoln Over Its Unconstitutional Minimum Wage Ordinance
Jun 19, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued the City of Lincoln over its unconstitutional minimum wage ordinance. The lawsuit asks the courts to stop...
Rural Mainstreet Index Expands to Two-Year High
Jun 18, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
June 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall reading climbed to its highest level since July 2023.-More than half of bank CEOs ...
Nebraska Extension Issues an Important Reminder for Statewide Private Well Drinking Water Testing
Jun 18, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., June 17, 2026 — Nebraska Extension is urging residents who rely on private wells for their drinking water to take immediate ac...
Nebraska State Patrol 73rd Basic Recruit Camp to Graduate Thursday
Jun 18, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 17, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is ready to add a new class of Troopers. The 73rd Basic Recruit Class of the ...
Board of Trustees Welcomes Angela Stenger
Jun 18, 2026 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
LINCOLN, NE. — The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela "Angie" Stenger to the B...
UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA
Jun 18, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
INDIANAPOLIS – The Instagram post has nearly 64,000 likes and 250 comments, with praise pouring in from across the basketball world. Ayami S...
Nebraska State Fair to Showcase Nebraska Ag on National Stage at Great American State Fair
Jun 18, 2026 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
Nebraska agriculture will be under our nation’s greatest spotlight this summer as the Nebraska State Fair partners with the Office of Governo...
Gov. Pillen, Nebraska Department of Education Recognize 52 Students for Top ACT Scores
Jun 17, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates fro...
South Fork Fire Daily Update: June 17, 2026
Jun 17, 2026 / Rachel Hines
Current Conditions: Containment on the South Fork Fire is 80% and acreage is 39,057 acres with approximately 482 personnel assigned. Lines held dur...
Nebraskans call on lawmakers to shift focus to domestic issues including healthcare and housing
Jun 17, 2026 / Evan Schmeits Nebraska Organizer unitedtoday.org
[Wayne, Nebraska] On Tuesday, June 16th, community members from across the state joined a panel discussion to spotlight critical perspectives...
Nebraska U pioneers breakthrough swine vaccine innovation
Jun 17, 2026 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, June 17, 2026 — Husker scientists have developed a new swine influenza vaccination technique whose low cost and adaptabili...