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Mid-America Manufacturing Index Points to Solid Growth Despite Job Losses and Highest Inflation Reading in Four Years

Jun 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

May 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a fourth straight month.-The nine-state region lost manufacturing jobs ...

A crowd gathers around a pasture from a previous Extension tour. Photo by Karlie Gerlach.

Nebraska Extension to host Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour near Broken Bow

Jun 1, 2026 / Natalie Jones | IANR Communications

Lincoln, Neb., June 1, 2026 —Nebraska Extension will host its annual Summer Stocker/Yearling Tour on June 23 near Broken Bow, offering cattle...

National CPR + AED Awareness Week: Train for the Moments that Matter Red Cross urges people to learn lifesaving skills

Jun 1, 2026 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, NEBRASKA -- JUNE 1, 2026 — National CPR & AED Awareness Week takes place June 1-7. During this week, and throughout the year...

Troopers Investigating Multiple Major Crashes on I-80 Saturday

Jun 1, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

May 31, 2026 (Ogallala, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating two separate crashes that resulted in one fatality, several ...

Governor Pillen, state senators, faith leaders

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Tackling Antisemitism in State’s Public Education System

May 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a landmark executive order to further eradicate antisemitism. This order builds on prior a...

21 students selected for Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program cohort

May 30, 2026 / Natalie Jones, IANR Communications

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 29, 2026 — Twenty-one students from across the Cornhusker State have been selected for the newest cohort of the Nebras...

URGENT CALL: Blood donors needed now

May 28, 2026 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, NE, May 28, 2026 — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give l...

Gov. Pillen Appoints OPD Executive Deputy Chief Gray to Lead Nebraska Crime Commission

May 28, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Scott Gray as executive director of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enfo...

Nebraskans Encouraged to Stay Vigilant When Hiring Contractors

May 28, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer

Lincoln, NE– The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) is urging Nebraskans to use extra caution when hiring contractors for home or business r...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Troopers Find 525 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop

May 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

May 27, 2026 (Milford, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after finding over 500 pounds of cocain...

NDOT Announces Winners of 2026 Annual Snowplow Roadeo

May 28, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

May 27, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — Wednesday, Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) snowplow operators from across the state gathered...

Nebraska State Patrol High Speed Pursuit

Omaha Man Arrested after U-Haul Pursuit on I-80 near Kearney

May 27, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

May 27, 2026 (Kearney, Neb.) — A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of an Omaha man after a pursuit with a U-Haul truck on Interstat...

Photo courtesy Republican River Valley Homecare Catherine Bowers (left) and Linda Fitzsimmons attended the National Homecare Cooperative Conference with assistance from the Nebraska Cooperative Development Center. The two are worker-owners of Republican River Valley Homecare.

Arapahoe homecare cooperative now accepting clients

May 27, 2026 / Kristina Jackson, University Communication and Marketing

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 27, 2026 — Recognizing a shortage in senior health care options in their community, residents of Arapahoe, Nebraska, w...

To recognize the importance of planning for future education opportunities, Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29 as National 529 Day in Nebraska. Attending the proclamation signing ceremony were (from left) Donna Crownover, College Savings Plan Relationship Manager-VP, Union Bank and Trust Company; Rachel Biar, Deputy Treasurer of Savings Programs; State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg; and Governor Pillen.

Governor Pillen Proclaims May 29 National 529 Day

May 26, 2026 / Jamie Carl

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Gov. Jim Pillen has proclaimed May 29, 2026, as National 529 Day in Nebraska. This proclamation recognizes the importance o...

Ricketts Working for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers

May 26, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work fighting...

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture class of 2026 graduates attending commencement. Photo credit: S. Blomstedt

NCTA 2026 Graduates Celebrated for Resilience

May 26, 2026 / By NCTA News

CURTIS, Neb. — Graduates of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture were celebrated May 7 during the Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony ...

Gov. Pillen Hosts HUD Secretary Turner; Highlights Opportunity in Nebraska

May 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted United States Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner in Nebraska to highlight on...

Troopers Encourage Safe Driving as Summer Travel Revs Up

May 22, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

May 22, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Summer travel kicks into high gear this weekend and Nebraska State Troopers encourage safe driving all s...

Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly

May 22, 2026 / NDOL

Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for April 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is down 0.1 percent from the March 2026...

Two Arrested Following Search Warrant in North Platte

May 22, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist

MAY 21, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested two individuals following a search in ...

Rural Mainstreet Index Falls Below Growth Neutral for Fourth Straight Month

May 21, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

May 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The overall RMI dropped below growth neutral for the fourth straight month.-More than half, or 56.6%, of bank ...

Nebraska Attorney General Sues ISS for Misleading Investors and Pushing ESG Agenda

May 20, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is suing Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), claiming the company misled Nebraska investors by pr...

NCTA Dean’s List and Honor Roll Celebrate Academic Success

May 20, 2026 / by Interim Executive Director Kelly Bruns, Ph.D.

Recognizing academic excellence is one of the highlights of each semester at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Earning Dean’s Li...

From left in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture's grain quality lab are Lan Xu, grain quality research manager; Katherine Frels, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture and director of the Small Grains Breeding and Genetics Program; and Marc Walter, research technician. (Fran Benne/Agronomy and Horticulture)

Nebraska's small-grains program produces award-winning wheat for baking

May 20, 2026 / By Geitner Simmons | IANR Communications

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 20, 2026 — For generations, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s small-grains breeding program has produce...

Red Cross: Support patients now by giving blood or platelets

May 20, 2026 / Josh Murray

OMAHA, NEBRASKA - MAY 20, 2026 — As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet d...