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Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Broadband Director Haggerty
Apr 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Patrick Haggerty, director of the Broadband Office will be leaving his position with ...
One Arrested Following Pursuit in Lincoln County
Apr 8, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 8, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers, with assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and North Platte Po...
Meeske to headline 2026 Faith & Science Symposium
Apr 8, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The 3rd annual Sachtleben/Throckmorton Faith & Science Symposium, co-hosted by Hastings College and First Presbyte...
Livestock Brand Bill Advances to Final reading
Apr 8, 2026 / KRGI News
After 30 minutes of debate LB1187 advances at the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday. LB1187, as introduced by Niobrara Sen. Barry DeKay, would rais...
Nebraska’s January Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0%
Apr 8, 2026 / Grace Johnson
Nebraska’s Job Market Steady Amid National ChangesNebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally ...
Winning contest entry shows AI's agricultural potential
Apr 8, 2026 / Russell Shaffer, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 8, 2026 — Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebras...
More than a game: UNK students give back through Buddy Bowling, TOP Soccer programs
Apr 8, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The crash of pins and bursts of laughter filled Big Apple Fun Center as bowlers celebrated each turn with cheers and high-fives. F...
Gov. Pillen Signs Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment Package
Apr 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed the 2026 mid-biennium budget adjustment package with no line-item vetoes.The Governor thanked Chairm...
Hastings College Theatre to present Shakespeare’s comedy ‘As You Like It’
Apr 8, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Exile, mistaken identity and forest magic are coming to Scott Studio Theatre for Hastings College Theatre’s peri...
NSP Urges Focus for Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 7, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 6, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, troopers are partnering with officers and deputies across t...
Nebraska Extension to host April 16 webinar on spring cattle health challenges
Apr 7, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 7, 2026 —The program, Nebraska Cattle Health Outlook: New World screwworm update, scours prevention and diagnostics, and...
USDA Wildfire Recovery Programs in Nebraska Webinar scheduled April 15
Apr 7, 2026 / by UNL Center for Agricultural Profitability
Nebraska producers and landowners affected by recent wildfires can learn more about federal disaster assistance and recovery options during an upco...
Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown set for Nebraska State Fair performance
Apr 7, 2026 / Nebraska State Fair
Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown is bringing their explosive live show to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a night of rock music Saturday, Sep...
Hastings College honors 53 young writers with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards
Apr 6, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College recognized 53 of Nebraska’s most talented young writers during an awards ceremony on Thursday, ...
Osborn For Senate Co-Hosts Kearney Town Hall with End Citizens United
Apr 6, 2026 / Press Release
KEARNEY, NE — Independent Candidate for U.S. Senate Dan Osborn and End Citizens United will co-host a town hall event in Kearney on Tuesday e...
DWEE recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Month
Apr 6, 2026 / Nathanael Urie
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) recognizes April as Low-Head Dam Public Safety Awareness Mon...
Troopers Rescue Missing Wisconsin Girl, Arrest Suspect
Apr 6, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
ApriL 4, 2026 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have rescued the subject of an AMBER Alert from Wisconsin and arr...
New Traffic Fine Scam Targets Nebraskans
Apr 6, 2026 / Jared Callahan
There is a new traffic-related scam currently targeting Nebraskans. Scammers are sending text messages or emails claiming the recipient has an unpa...
DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th
Apr 5, 2026 / News
OMAHA, NE – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25,...
Groundwater levels continue to decline amid persistent drought conditions
Apr 3, 2026 / Conservation and Survey Division
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 3, 2026 — Groundwater levels throughout Nebraska continued to decline in 2025 following several years of persistent ...
Carey and Brian Hamilton recognized in new Health Science Education Center
Apr 3, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The atrium of the new Health Science Education Center II will be named in honor of Carey and Brian Hamilton in recognition of their...
Minden Opera House Brings the fun this spring and summer
Apr 3, 2026 / Marcy Brandt
(Minden, Nebraska) The Let's Go Science Show is an engaging theatrical, science-based production coming to the Minden Opera House on Friday, May 1 ...
Fire Update April 2: Ashby, Minor and Cottonwood
Apr 2, 2026 / News
Weather Note: Rain did fall across the state yesterday and through the evening, with 0.05 inches recorded in IA Zone B. IA Zones C and D rece...
Bill That Would Increase Court Fees Advances at Unicameral
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
LB935 drew over two hours of debate at the Legislature Wednesday evening. LB935 - Provide for court docket fees and software fees and create...
Data Center Engergy Bill Advances at Legislature
Apr 2, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1261 drew over three hours of debate on Wednesday. The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be&n...