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Holiday Meals on a Budget: Eating well without overspending
Dec 1, 2025 / By Ashley Fenning, Nebraska Extension Foods, Nutrition and Health Instructor
As the calendar turns to the last month of 2025, many families are looking forward to the holiday season spent with family, friends, and food. But ...
Gov. Pillen Highlights Blood Donations as Big Ten Competition Draws to Close
Dec 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting the generosity of Nebraskans in the aftermath of a blood drive outside of the State ...
Bancroft Rosalie Teacher Named 2025 Nebraska History Teacher of The Year
Dec 1, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
James Hulstein, a teacher from Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools was recently named the 2025 State History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by...
Mid-America Manufacturing Index Falls Below Growth Neutral Wholesale Inflation Gauge Drops to 2025 Low
Dec 1, 2025 / Creighton University
November 2025 Survey Highlights:*For the third time in the past five months, the Mid-America Business Conditions Index moved slightly below growth ...
Winter Weather Update
Dec 1, 2025 / NWS
Key Messages: What: Light snow accumulating through mainly between 6AM and noon this morning. The outer edges of the snow bands should clear from ...
Latest on the projected Winter Weather
Nov 30, 2025 / NWS
Snow is expected to develop across north central Kansas late tonight and spread north into south central Nebraska before daybreak Monday Snowfall ...
More Winter Weather possible Sunday/Monday
Nov 30, 2025 / NWS
What: Anywhere from a trace up to just over 3" of snow will fall across the area. The greatest accumulations will lie towards southern portion...
Governor Pillen Announces Joint Response to Tyson Closure
Nov 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a collaboration between multiple agencies and community organizations to assist Lexington famil...
Winter Weather Advisory Today - Saturday, Nov. 29th
Nov 29, 2025 / NWS
Snow: Anywhere from a trace up to just over 3" of snow will fall across the area.The greatest accumulations will lie towards northeastern portions ...
Winter Weather Update
Nov 28, 2025 / NWS
The Winter Weather Advisory was expanded south this afternoon to reflect expected impacts towards the Highway 6 corridor overnight/Saturday. Overa...
Winter Weather Advisory Tonight into Saturday Afternoon
Nov 28, 2025 / NWS
Winter weather advisory issued. See more below.
Winter Weather Friday Night into Saturday - UPDATED
Nov 27, 2025 / NWS
The National Weather Service in Hastings has updated its Saturday winter weather outlook. See below.
Gov. Pillen Shares Thanksgiving Message
Nov 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen shared his Thanksgiving message with all Nebraskans. “Thanksgiving is a time to reflec...
Freezing Rain Snow, and Wind on Saturday
Nov 27, 2025 / NWS
Wintry mix begins late Friday night. Changes to all snow Saturday morning. Strong winds lead to blowing snow through Saturday afterno...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!
Nov 27, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
As Nebraskans, we’re blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the history of the world. Thanksgiving provides u...
Teachers Keep More Take Home Pay; Retirement Plan Fully Funded
Nov 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – A new report presented to Governor Jim Pillen provides reassuring news to teachers. The most recent actuarial valuation of the ...
Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Phelps County
Nov 26, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
NOVEMBER 26, 2025 (KEARNEY, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Phelps ...
November Make It Click Campaign Grantees Announced by NDOT
Nov 26, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
Nov. 26, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office (NDOT HSO) announced 25 local law enforc...
NSP Presents Life Saver Award to Trooper Braden Heidbrink
Nov 26, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
November 26, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol, Governor Jim Pillen, and a grateful Nebraska family were pleased to pres...
Thanksgiving Across the Generations
Nov 26, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
As we look ahead to America 250 next year – a milestone which invites reflection on our nation’s remarkable journey – I am remind...
Significant Gains in Science Highlight Statewide Assessment and Accountability Results
Nov 26, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) results and the Accountability for a Qu...
Nebraska State Fair Takes Home 14 IAFE Awards, Including Seven First-Place Honors
Nov 26, 2025 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
The Nebraska State Fair announced this week that it has received 14 international awards from the International Association of Fairs and Exposition...
NWS Projects Possible Winter Weather
Nov 26, 2025 / NWS
Decision Support Information - November 26, 2025 - Flurries today and Friday, but dry on Thanksgiving. - Rain changing to snow and strong w...
Governor Jim Pillen receives endorsement from President Trump
Nov 26, 2025 / Press Release
COLUMBUS, Neb. – Jim Pillen, Governor of Nebraska, received President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement for his re-election campaign ...
Gov. Pillen & First Lady Suzanne to Light Capitol Tree on December 6
Nov 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne will host the 77th annual lighting of the State Christmas Tree in the Capitol Rotund...