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Gov. Pillen Vetoes LB 1256, Citing Annual Cost to Nebraska Property Taxpayers

Apr 16, 2026 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued his veto of LB 1256. In his veto letter to the Legislature, Gov. Pillen expressed his o...

Nebraska State Treasurer Touches on a Variety of SubjectsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 16, 2026 / KRGI News

Joey Spellerberg has been the Nebraska State Treasurer about six months.  He was appointed by Governor Pillen in early November 2026. He and ...

MPS Superintendent Grant Norgaard Accepts New Role With the Nebraska Department of EducationAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 16, 2026 / Josh Keenportz

McCook Public Schools Superintendent Grant Norgaard excited about new job with the Nebraska Department of Education. He will become the Assistant C...

MPCC to List Project House for Sale

Apr 15, 2026 / MPCC- NP

North Platte, Neb. – Mid-Plains Community College to put its recently completed project house, located at 2121 Iron Eagle Court in North Plat...

Nebraska Joins FTC and Coalition of States to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem 

Apr 15, 2026 / Heather Buell

Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit to stop collusion betw...
Nebraska producer Troy Anderson (left) stands with his son in a pasture on their operation, where Beef Quality Assurance principles guide daily decisions around herd health, handling and overall cattle care. Image courtesy of Certified Angus Beef.

Beef Quality Assurance helps producers achieve long-term success

Apr 15, 2026 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., April 15, 2026 —For Nebraska producer Troy Anderson, his family is deeply rooted in doing things the right way. That began wit...

PSC Issues Reminder About Choice Gas Deadline

Apr 15, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding eligible Black Hills Energy customers that they have one week remain...

Gov. Pillen Highlights Department of Revenue Tax Return Improvements

Apr 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting system changes made by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDOR) to speed up refund timefra...
Statewide tractor and equipment safety courses will be offered at 12 locations throughout Nebraska in May and June.

May, June dates set for annual tractor/equipment safety training for young and beginning farmers

Apr 14, 2026 / Kelsey Kirk

UNMC’s Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, will oversee the courses. The Cen...

Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Crime Commission Executive Director Tuma

Apr 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pilen announced the retirement of Executive Director Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforceme...

Commission Approves Black Hills Refund Plan

Apr 14, 2026 / Jason McFarley

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a refund plan from Black Hills Energy that will return approximate...
Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing

Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing

Apr 14, 2026 / Jack Sheard

All-vocal country group Home Free will bring their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a free co...

Senator Tributes Highlight Friday's Legislative SessionAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 13, 2026 / KRGI News

In addition to final bill readings on Friday, Nebraska Senators had a chance to pay tribute to outgoing members. Loren Lippincott gave a salute to ...

Red Flag Warning Issued

Apr 13, 2026 / NWS Hastings

Key Message #1:Our entire forecast area is under a Red Flag Warning from 12-9 PM today. Although it will not be "overly-windy", gusts ranging from ...
NU Regent Tim Clare, President Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen with a proclamation recognizing joint accreditation between UNL and UNMC as a significant step forward for Nebraska.  (Photo: Jordan Opp, UNL University Communication and Marketing)

Sec. of Education McMahon Visits Nebraska

Apr 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple

The University of Nebraska marked progress toward its major joint accreditation initiative with a visit from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMa...
Art professor Brian Corr debuts solo exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska Art

Art professor Brian Corr debuts solo exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska Art

Apr 10, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is currently hosting a solo exhibition featuring the work of Dr. Brian Corr, an asso...

LB1050 Fails to Advance at LegislatureAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Apr 9, 2026 / KRGI News

After four hours of debate, LB1050 failed to advance at the Nebraska Legislature. The amended bill would have directed the Nebraska Department of E...

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

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 readingAudio Icon, this article contains audio

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 ...
Nipuna Chamara, research assistant professor in biological systems engineering, works on his computer, reviewing the prompts he used with artificial intelligence to win a category of the 2025 TAPS competition. (Russell Shaffer/IANR Communications)

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...
UNK junior Dylan Pfeifer celebrates with a Buddy Bowling participant during last week’s event at Big Apple Fun Center in Kearney. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

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...