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U.S. Department of Transportation Appoints Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of Aviation Consumer Protection Advisory Committee
Apr 22, 2026 / Heather Buell
The Nebraska Department of Justice announced today that the appointment of Attorney General Mike Hilgers as Chair of the Aviation Consumer Protecti...
Meadowlark Savings Program Marks Sixth Year
Apr 22, 2026 / Jamie Carl
April 22, 2026 LINCOLN, Neb. As the Meadowlark Savings Pledge marks six years of supporting Nebraska families, more than 115,000 babies have ...
Attorney General Hilgers Leads Letter to Top Credit Ratings Agencies Raising Concerns Over ESG Policies
Apr 22, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln, NE – Attorney General Mike Hilgers today co-led a coalition of 23 States in questioning the lawfulness of the environmental, social,...
Nebraska’s February Unemployment Rate is 3.1 Percent
Apr 22, 2026 / NDOL
Nebraska’s Workforce Shows Resilience:Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for February 2026 is 3.1 percent, seasonally adjusted. T...
Ricketts to Warsh: Get Inflation Under Control to Benefit All Americans
Apr 22, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) participated in a Senate Banking Committee Nomination Hearing for Kevin Warsh...
Nebraska ranchers share land decisions through UNL research project
Apr 22, 2026 / By Natalie Jones | IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 22, 2026 — On Nebraska ranches where families have managed the same land for generations, decisions about grazing, i...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 22, 2026 / NWS
Critical fire weather conditions are possible across northwestern portions of the area due to the combination of southerly winds gusting 35-40mph a...
DOJ Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Nebraska to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens
Apr 22, 2026 / Amy Donato
The United States filed a complaint against Nebraska and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Nebraska l...
Keep the spring blood supply strong
Apr 22, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - APRIL 22, 2026 — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion...
McCook Public Schools Board of Education Update
Apr 21, 2026 / McCook Public Schools
The McCook Public Schools Board of Education met today to address leadership transition planning for the district. During the meeting, t...
Single-Vehicle Fatal Accident Southeast of Cambridge.
Apr 21, 2026 / Furnas Co Sherriff Department
FURNAS COUNTY, NE – The Furnas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-vehicle fatal accident that occurred on the evening of...
Gov. Pillen Holds First-Ever Open Media Cabinet Meeting
Apr 21, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a first-ever open cabinet meeting for members of the media. Held in the Governor’s Heari...
NDOT Celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week, Highlights Safe Driving Near Work Zones
Apr 21, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
Click to see interviews-Katie Wilson, Executive Director, AGC Nebraska_1 -Bob Hokanson, Paving Superintendent, Hawkins Construction -Christian My...
Celebration of Excellence to recognize academic achievements, showcase student research
Apr 21, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College students will share research and projects, and the College will honor the high achievements of studen...
Webinar to help producers navigate tax issues after wildfire livestock sales
Apr 20, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 20, 2026 —Wildfires and other disasters can force agricultural producers to sell livestock earlier or in greater numbers...
Second senior art thesis exhibition to open April 24
Apr 20, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Five Hastings College seniors will showcase their work in the second senior thesis art exhibition, which is open April...
Outgoing Senators Give Final Farewells
Apr 20, 2026 / KRGI News
Outgoing Legislators gave their final farewells on Friday. District 38 Senator Dave Murman of Glenvil presented a tear filled message. Murman...
American Red Cross proudly recognizes the dedication of its volunteers during National Volunteer Week
Apr 20, 2026 / Josh Murray
OMAHA, NEBRASKA -- APRIL 20, 2026— National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19 through April 25 and the American Red Cross of Neb...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 20, 2026 / NWS
A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12pm to 9pm today due to the combination of southerly winds gusting 20-30mph and low afternoon relative humidi...
Gov. Pillen Requests Extension to Submit Information for Wildfire Damage
Apr 18, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is asking officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for additional time to submit infor...
Gov. Pillen Applauds Legislature for Sustaining Vetoes
Apr 18, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement concerning votes taken by the Legislature today on a handful of bills he returned...
Unemployment Insurance Workshop for Job Seekers in Lexington
Apr 18, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
LEXINGTON, NE — The Nebraska Department of Labor is hosting a free Unemployment Insurance workshop in Lexington to help job seekers understan...
Troopers Arrest 20 Impaired Drivers During Special Campaign
Apr 18, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
April 17, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 20 impaired drivers from the road during a special enf...
Gov. Pillen Delivers Sine Die Address to Nebraska Legislature
Apr 18, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Audio1 President Kelly, Speaker Arch, and members of the 109th Nebraska Legislature.Friends and distinguished guests. My fellow Nebraskans. Last...
Gov. Pillen Vetoes Several Bills on Thursday
Apr 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Governor Jim Pillen vetoed five bills on Thursday. Four attempted overrides failed on Friday morning. LINCOLN, NE – , Governor Jim Pil...