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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...
Three Arrested in Western Nebraska Narcotics Investigations
Jun 12, 2026 / NSP- Scottsbluff
JUNE 11, 2026 (SCOTTSBLUFF, NEB.) — Three business operators and employees were arrested last week in Scotts Bluff and Red Willow Count...
Fatal Crash on North Highway 83 Near Maywood
Jun 11, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol
Maywood-According to the Nebraska State Patrol, troopers were notified of the crash at approximately 6:12 a.m. near mile marker 45. Investigators ...
Troopers Work to Keep Bananas Fans Safe This Weekend
Jun 11, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
June 11, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — As baseball fans go bananas this weekend, Nebraska State Troopers will be working to keep roads safe ar...
Independent U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Osborn Submits Petition Signatures to Appear on the Ballot
Jun 11, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE — This morning, Dan Osborn, Independent candidate for United States Senate, submitted over 12,700 petition signatures to the Nebr...
NDOT reminds travelers to plan ahead for the Men’s College World Series
Jun 11, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
June 11, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — As baseball fans prepare to head to Omaha for the 2026 Men’s College World Series, the Nebraska De...
New World Screwworm Returns to North America: Implications for Nebraska Livestock Producers
Jun 11, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., June 11, 2026 —The New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, is among the most destructive livestock pests ever enco...
Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Declarations for Destructive Weather Events
Jun 11, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued several emergency declarations to provide state resources in areas that have experienced destruc...
Gov. Pillen Asks for Extension to Submit Information for Severe Storms in May
Jun 11, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a 30-day extension to submit a major disaster ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...