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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...
Gov. Pillen, Senators, and Childcare Advocates Celebrate Signing of LB 304
Jun 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by children from the Kids Can Community Center in Omaha, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB 304 with sponso...
Five Men Arrested and Charged in Plot to Attack and Kill Government Officials and Others Attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship at White House
Jun 17, 2026 / Amy Donato
The Justice Department, along with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nebraska, announced today charges against five men for an a...
May Traffic Fatality Toll
Jun 16, 2026 / NDOT
June 16, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of May 2026, fifteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, accord...
Minden Opera House WELCOMES BROTHER/SISTER ARTS DUO
Jun 16, 2026 / Marcy Brandt, Executive Director
(Minden, Nebraska) The Minden Opera House is proud to feature an evening of art and entertainment with Amanda Brown (photographer) and her brother,...
Gov. Pillen Releases Statement Concerning Arrest of Individuals in D.C. Attack Plot
Jun 16, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen provided the following statement upon release of information concerning a plot to harm government off...
Nebraska Wildfire Hay Recovery Program Supports Ranchers in Need
Jun 16, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
June 16, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Gov. Jim Pillen, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Nebraska D...
South Fork Fire Daily Update: June 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026 / Rachel Hines
For their own safety and that of fire crews, the public is urged not to stop on Hwy. 20 in areas where firefighters are working. Evac...
Additional Arrest Made in Box Butte County Homicide Investigation
Jun 15, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 15, 2026 (Alliance, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested another person in connection with a homicid...
South Fork Fire Update
Jun 14, 2026 / Rachel Hines
Current Conditions: Containment is 42% and acreage remains at 32,818 acres with approximately 562 personnel assigned. The greatest area of containm...
Gov. Pillen Announces Approval of FEMA Grant to Cover Fire Fighting Costs
Jun 13, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced the approval of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to help cover costs associated with fig...
Coffee & Conversation Event to Support Dislocated Workers in Lexington June 16 at Central Community College
Jun 13, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) invites recently laid‑off workers in the Lexington area to a Coffee & Conversation event designed to of...
Three Arrested in Western Nebraska Narcotics Investigations
Jun 12, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
JUNE 11, 2026 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Three business operators and employees were arrested last week in Scotts Bluff and Red Willow Count...