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Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 17, 2025 / NWS
Key Message #1:There is now an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms (level 3 of 5) across parts of the area this afternoon and early evening. Thu...
Gov. Pillen Joins Governors in Asking EPA for Fuel Waiver to Benefit Summer Drivers
Apr 17, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed onto a letter from a bipartisan group of governors to the Environmental Protection Agency (EP...
Lexington Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Apr 17, 2025 / Amy Donato
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Roberto Ceja, Jr., 33, of Lexington, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 16, 2025, in f...
State Fair Board Meets Friday UPDATED AGENDA
Apr 16, 2025 / NSF
Meeting Agenda April 18, 2025 – 1 pm Administrative Office, Grand Island1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Inform Public of Open Meetings Ac...
State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault
Apr 16, 2025 / NSP
April 15, 2025 (Tecumseh, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Nebraska prison inmate for sexually assaulting another...-2025-04-15-14-07-55.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Fatality Accident in Lincoln County
Apr 15, 2025 / Jerome J. Kramer Lincoln County Sheriff
On Monday, 4-14-25, deputies and first responders were dispatched to an injury accident. It was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway ...
Abortion Disposal Remains Issue Advances at Legislature
Apr 15, 2025 / KRGI News
After four hours of debate covering two days, LB 632 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. The bill requires health care facilities to respec...
Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Menefee of Public Health
Apr 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Charity Menefee, director of the Division of Public Health in the Department... (1)-2025-04-14-21-33-39.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen Takes Second Opportunity to Spread Pro-Life Message
Apr 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today marked the second opportunity in a week for Governor Jim Pillen to showcase Nebraska’s culture of love and life. He...-2025-04-14-21-25-02.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen Announces New Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program
Apr 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a new program through the Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at ...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 14, 2025 / USDA
NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION LINCOLN, Neb. April 14, 2025 - For the week ending April 13, 2025, there were 6.5 days suitable for fiel...
Five Juveniles Apprehended After Pursuit with Two Stolen Vehicles
Apr 14, 2025 / NSP
April 14, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other agencies, apprehende...
Expanded Sports Gambling Measure Advances at Legislature
Apr 14, 2025 / KRGI News
LR-20CA Advanced at the Nebraska Legislature this morning. The resolution would place expanding sports gambling on the ballot for voters to d...-2025-04-14-11-50-54.jpg?width=550&height=289)
UNL Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Methane from Livestock
Apr 14, 2025 / IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 14, 2025 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is joining a new $27.4 million global initiative to reduce metha...
Red Flag Warning Again
Apr 14, 2025 / NWS
Key Message: The combination of strong northwest winds (gusting as high as 45 MPH this afternoon) and a dry air mass will result in critical fire w...
Red Flag Warning Sunday & Likely Monday
Apr 13, 2025 / NWS
Key Message #1:A Red Flag Warning has been issued for areas mainly north and west of the Nebraska Tri-cities this afternoon/evening. Near-cri...
North Platte Man Sentenced to 235 Months for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
Apr 12, 2025 / Amy Donato
Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Brian Titman, 46, of North Platte, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 10, 2025, in fed...
Governor Pillen’s Efforts to Protect Kids Online Advance Through the Legislature
Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement to highlight the progress of his initiative to help Nebraska’s kids....
MODERATE AIR QUALITY INDEX ALERT AND ADVISORY FOR THIS WEEKEND
Apr 12, 2025 / CDHD
Grand Island, NE - Central District Health Department (CDHD) advises precautions for outdoor activities. Smoke associated with prescribed bu...
Gov. Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating for Increase in Renewable Volume Obligation for Biofuels
Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has joined other Republican governors asking the U.S. EPA to bump up the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO), to h... (1)-2025-04-12-06-33-06.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate program approved at UNMC
Apr 12, 2025 / UNMC
The program aims to alleviate the critical shortage of emergency care providers throughout the state, with the inaugural class to start in Spring 2...
High Speeds on the Rise Across Nebraska in 2025
Apr 11, 2025 / NSP
Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025. During the first 100 days of the year, t...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Apr 11, 2025 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...-2025-04-11-09-43-02.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Groundwater Reports Shows Continued Decline in Eastern Nebraska
Apr 11, 2025 / Conservation and Survey Division
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 11, 2025 — The annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the U...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Unlocking the President’s Priorities
Apr 11, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resoluti...