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Contempt Proceedings for Failure to Comply with a Search Warrant Conclude with Vercel Inc., Admitting Wrongdoing and Agreeing to Pay Government’s Costs

Jun 10, 2026 / DOJ

U.S.-based technology company, Vercel Inc., agreed today to a enter a Stipulated Dismissal with the United States to resolve civil contempt p...

Troopers Arrest 65 Impaired Drivers in Make It Click Campaign

Jun 10, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 10, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 65 impaired drivers from the road during the annual Mak...

Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the 2026 Governor’s Summit, Second Annual Youth Summit

Jun 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) en...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests

Jun 10, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

AG Hilgers joins bipartisan, 18-state group in settlement that includes $4.87M in restitution and payments to states Nebraskans to receive $1,113,...

4-H Shooting Sports National Championships Coming to Grand Island June 21-26, 2026

Jun 10, 2026 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism

Albion, NEB. – The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships will be held in Grand Island June 21-26. “This is the 16th year that Gran...

Gov. Pillen Requests USDA Disaster Designation to Help Producers Affected by Wildfires

Jun 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested a disaster designation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to support areas imp...

One research project designed by UNK students will be conducted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station. (NASA)

UNK joins national program sending student research to space

Jun 10, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Most college research projects are conducted in a campus laboratory. This one will occur 250 miles above Earth. The University of ...

Nebraska State Patrol High Speed Pursuit

Troopers Arrest York Woman After Pursuit with Stolen Vehicle

Jun 10, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 9, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a York woman after a pursuit in Sarpy County Monday. Mon...

State Treasurer’s Office Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Individuals with Disabilities

Jun 10, 2026 / Jamie Carl

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the state-administered Enable Savings Plan, which offers tax-advantaged sav...

Nebraska Department of Education Builds Momentum in Growing the Educator Pipeline

Jun 9, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Midland University and the Co...

Swade Lamb (left), a sophomore international business major, speaks with a mentor during the Rural Fellows Academy inside the Nebraska East Union. Lamb will work with United Way of South Central Nebraska in Hastings. (Jordan Opp/University Communication and Marketing)

Rural Fellows relaunches with eight students serving across Nebraska

Jun 9, 2026 / Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing

Lincoln, Nebraska, June 9, 2026 — Eight University of Nebraska–Lincoln students are spending part of their summer immersed in Nebraska ...

Sgt. Ramsey Wins Inspector Championship for 3rd Straight Year

Jun 9, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 8, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — It’s a three-peat for Sergeant Matt Ramsey of the Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement D...

United States Obtains $3.4M in a False Claims Act Judgment Against Nebraska Pharmacist

Jun 9, 2026 / Amy Donato

On May 29, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska entered a default judgment for the United States totaling $3,423,389...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Standoff in Fremont Comes to Safe Conclusion Sunday

Jun 8, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

Standoff in Fremont Comes to Safe Conclusion Sunday June 8, 2026 (Fremont, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol hav...

Red Cross: Urgent need for donors to help keep blood supply stable

Jun 8, 2026 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 8, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to...

Gov. Pillen, Farmers, Ranchers and Ag Industry Supporters Celebrate Passage of LB 525

Jun 6, 2026 / Laura Strimple

GOTHENBURG, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Mike Jacobson, and Sherry Vinton, director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, jo...

Photo courtesy of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

UNL experts monitoring New World screwworm following Texas detection

Jun 5, 2026 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., June 5, 2026 —The Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is aware of the confirm...

Gov. Pillen Applauds Court Order Ending Tuition Benefits for Illegal Aliens in Nebraska

Jun 4, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen applauded an order of Nebraska’s federal district court which will end the practice established through a 2...

Christina Holton, a corporate recruiter with Lutz, meets with a student during an event hosted by the UNK College of Business and Technology. (Photo by Ryo Suzuki, UNK College of Business and Technology)

UNK program connects education and industry to grow state’s talent pipeline

Jun 4, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Long before she became dean of the University of Nebraska at Kearney College of Business and Technology, Brooke Envick kept hearing...

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

Jun 4, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist

JUNE 3, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hitchcock...

Gov. Pillen, Senators, Public Power Representatives Celebrate New Energy Opportunities Through LB 1261

Jun 3, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed legislation today that will help preserve current energy production in the state, esta...

MPCC to Unveil Raffle Car at Local Car Show

Jun 2, 2026 / MPCC

Mid-Plains Community College will unveil its 2026 raffle car on June 13 at 2 p.m. during Throttle Fest, hosted by Cornbelt Customs on NPCC’s ...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Upon Departure of Hantavirus-Exposed Guests from UNMC

Jun 2, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the statement below following the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s (UNMC) announcement that,...

Mid-America Manufacturing Index Points to Solid Growth Despite Job Losses and Highest Inflation Reading in Four Years

Jun 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

May 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a fourth straight month.-The nine-state region lost manufacturing jobs ...

A crowd gathers around a pasture from a previous Extension tour. Photo by Karlie Gerlach.

Nebraska Extension to host Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour near Broken Bow

Jun 1, 2026 / Natalie Jones | IANR Communications

Lincoln, Neb., June 1, 2026 —Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle...