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Short Standoff Ends with Arrest in Ogallala
Apr 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 23, 2026 (Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a fugitive after a brief standoff in Ogallala. Wedn...
Appeal filed in lawsuit over takeover of Work Ethic Camp
Apr 23, 2026 / Sierra Salgado Pirigyi Communications Director
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed filed an appeal in the lawsuit, Schimek v. Pillen, which seeks to halt Governor Jim Pillen’s un...
Troopers Find Six Pounds of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
Apr 23, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 23, 2026 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding six pounds of coca...
Red Flag Warning Expanded
Apr 23, 2026 / NWS
We have expanded the Red Flag Warning to include areas east of Hastings, and all of north central Kansas. Of importance.... 1. Areas along ...
Chinese National Arrested at JFK International Airport on Federal Charges for Illegally Photographing Military Aircraft at Nebraska Air Force Base
Apr 23, 2026 / Amy Donato
Tianrui Liang, 21, of China, was charged by complaint for conduct related to illegally documenting Air Force planes located at Offutt Air Force Bas...
Nebraska Corn Farmers Investment Continues to Increase with Higher Input Prices for 2026 Growing Season
Apr 23, 2026 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Neb. – According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Nebraska corn farm...
U.S. Department of Transportation Appoints Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee
Apr 22, 2026 / Heather Buell
The Nebraska Department of Justice announced today that the appointment of Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protecti...
Meadowlark Savings Program Marks Sixth Year
Apr 22, 2026 / Jamie Carl
April 22, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. As the Meadowlark Savings Pledge marks six years of supporting Nebraska families, more than 115,000 babies have ...
Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies
Apr 22, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE – Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social,...
Nebraska’s February Unemployment Rate is 3.1 Percent
Apr 22, 2026 / NDOL
Nebraska’s Workforce Shows Resilience:Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for February 2026 is 3.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. T...
Ricketts to Warsh: Get Inflation Under Control to Benefit All Americans
Apr 22, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Banking Committee Nomination Hearing for Kevin Warsh...
Nebraska ranchers share land decisions through UNL research project
Apr 22, 2026 / By Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 22, 2026 — On Nebraska ranches where families have managed the same land for generations, decisions about grazing, i...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 22, 2026 / NWS
Critical fire weather conditions are possible across northwestern portions of the area due to the combination of southerly winds gusting 35-40mph a...
DOJ Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Nebraska to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens
Apr 22, 2026 / Amy Donato
The United States filed a complaint against Nebraska and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Nebraska l...
Keep the spring blood supply strong
Apr 22, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - APRIL 22, 2026 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion...
McCook Public Schools Board of Education Update
Apr 21, 2026 / McCook Public Schools
The McCook Public Schools Board of Education met today to address leadership transition planning for the district. During the meeting, t...
Single-Vehicle Fatal Accident Southeast of Cambridge.
Apr 21, 2026 / Furnas Co Sherriff Department
FURNAS COUNTY, NE – The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatal accident that occurred on the evening of...
Gov. Pillen Holds First-Ever Open Media Cabinet Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a first-ever open cabinet meeting for members of the media. Held in the Governor’s Heari...
NDOT Celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week, Highlights Safe Driving Near Work Zones
Apr 21, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
Click to see interviews-Katie Wilson, Executive Director, AGC Nebraska_1 -Bob Hokanson, Paving Superintendent, Hawkins Construction -Christian My...
Celebration of Excellence to recognize academic achievements, showcase student research
Apr 21, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College students will share research and projects, and the College will honor the high achievements of studen...
Webinar to help producers navigate tax issues after wildfire livestock sales
Apr 20, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 20, 2026 —Wildfires and other disasters can force agricultural producers to sell livestock earlier or in greater numbers...
Second senior art thesis exhibition to open April 24
Apr 20, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Five Hastings College seniors will showcase their work in the second senior thesis art exhibition, which is open April...
Outgoing Senators Give Final Farewells
Apr 20, 2026 / KRGI News
Outgoing Legislators gave their final farewells on Friday. District 38 Senator Dave Murman of Glenvil presented a tear filled message. Murman...
American Red Cross proudly recognizes the dedication of its volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Apr 20, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA -- APRIL 20, 2026— National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19 through April 25 and the American Red Cross of Neb...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 20, 2026 / NWS
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12pm to 9pm today due to the combination of southerly winds gusting 20-30mph and low afternoon relative humidi...