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McCook Residents file lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp

Oct 16, 2025 / Sierra Salgado Pirigyi Communications Director,

LINCOLN, NE - Yesterday, Nebraska Appleseed filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Red Willow County on behalf of former State Senator DiAnna Sch...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Falls to Five-Year Low

Oct 16, 2025 / Creighton University

October 2025 Survey Results at-a-Glance:*The region’s overall reading fell to its lowest level since May 2020.*For the 17th time in the past ...

2025 SRC Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards

Oct 16, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

Five Nebraska VR partners received awards for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment. The 2025 SRC Dis...

Nebraska Students Outscore Peer States on Act

Oct 16, 2025 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

Nebraska students earned the highest composite score nationally compared with states that test all their students on the ACT exam that measures col...

Nebraska extends incentive program to cut fertilizer use in 2026 growing season

Oct 16, 2025 / Amanda Woita

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska’s Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act (NiRIA) program will once again provide financial incentives to farmers who...
David Wedin, professor in the School of Natural Resources and director of the Center for Grassland Studies, sectioned off an area of the prairie north of Hardin Hall and brought in four head of cattle in September 2024. The cattle were part of an outdoor teaching lab for students. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

Applications being accepted for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program

Oct 16, 2025 / Russell Shaffer, IANR Communications

Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 15, 2025 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is accepting applications for the Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian ...

REPORT: Nebraska Home to 21K Clean Energy Jobs

Oct 16, 2025 / Daniel Baker

LINCOLN (October 15, 2025) – Clean energy jobs powered job growth in Nebraska adding 700 jobs last year and outpacing the rest of state emplo...

September Traffic Fatality Toll

Oct 15, 2025 / NDOT

Oct. 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of September 2025, twenty-three people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadw...
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Grand Island Man Arrested After Shooting at TroopersAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Oct 15, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director + KRGI

Hear the complete press briefing below. October 15, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an officer-...
Gov. Pillen; DED Interim Director Maureen Larson;  Doug Rood, vice chair of workforce for NeMAC, Katie Thurber, commissioner, NDOL

Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Launching Good Life, Great Careers Initiative

Oct 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order at Northeast Community College launching the Good Life, Great Careers Initiative ...

PSC to hold formal hearing in Black HIlls Energy Rate Case

Oct 14, 2025 / Deb Collins- Communications & Media Mgr

Lincoln, October 14, 2025- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a formal hearing in the Black Hills Energy Rate Case (NG-124) beg...
Veterinary Technician Alumna Celebrates 33-Year Career at Broken Bow Clinic

Veterinary Technician Alumna Celebrates 33-Year Career at Broken Bow Clinic

Oct 14, 2025 / By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. — Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) alumna Theresa Wiiest, Veterinary Technology Class of 1992, has dedicated her...
Board of Trustees Appoints Kupper as Chadron State President

Board of Trustees Appoints Kupper as Chadron State President

Oct 14, 2025 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications

LINCOLN – The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges voted Monday to appoint Dr. Jodi Kupper as the next President of Chadron State...

NSP Hosts Officials from 11 States for Commercial Vehicle Training

Oct 14, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

October 14, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol hosted troopers and officers from eleven other states for a week of traini...
Cutline - When introducing whole, raw soybeans into your cattle’s diet, do so slowly. Photo by Chabella Guzman

Whole Raw Soybeans Cost Competitive Protein Supplement for Cows and Calves

Oct 11, 2025 / By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator

Current market conditions for raw, whole soybeans are making them price competitive in parts of Nebraska with other protein sources, such as distil...

Leadership Promotes Peace

Oct 11, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Events in recent weeks have highlighted the importance of safety, security, and the vital role of law enforcement in our communities. Violence has ...

Wanted Person Arrested After Pursuit in Central Nebraska

Oct 10, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

October 10, 2025 (Hastings, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a person wanted out of Pennsylvania after a p...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: The Healthcare Hypocrisy of Chuck Schumer and the Democrats

Oct 10, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

For the 10th day, the government is shutdown.  Government services have diminished or stopped.  Senate Democrats want to hold rural Nebraskans&rsqu...

MONA curator, Hastings College faculty to discuss Nebraska’s ‘State of the Art’

Oct 9, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will host “The State of the Art,” a panel discussion with the curator of the Museum of Ne...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Initiates Legal Action Against OPPD for Proposed Changes

Oct 9, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) regarding its planned refueling and retirement of e...

Gov. Pillen Highlights Need for Property Tax Reform on Nebraskanomics Podcast

Oct 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen says the state’s property tax crisis needs to be addressed in the upcoming 60-day legislative session...

RTC inmate death

Oct 8, 2025 / NDOC

October 8, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – James Alfrey #213517, age 69, died today at the Reception and Treatment Center. Alfrey sentence began on J...
15-Month Old Child Found in Ditch in Adams County

15-Month Old Child Found in Ditch in Adams County

Oct 8, 2025 / Sgt. Daniel Furman

The Adams County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a critical incident that occurred on October 4, 2025 after a passerby locate...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Hohbein as State Fire Marshal

Oct 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Doug Hohbein as Nebraska state fire marshal. Hohbein has been serving i...
Grand Island, Nebraska Selected to Host 2028 Golden Gloves National Tournament

Grand Island, Nebraska Selected to Host 2028 Golden Gloves National TournamentAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Oct 7, 2025 / Paul Nielsen GI Tourism

Listen to an interview with Brad Mellema below. GRAND ISLAND, NE (October 6, 2025) — Grand Island has been awarded the honor of hosting the ...