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Gov. Pillen Hosts USDA Secretary Rollins for Nebraska Cattle Industry Roundtable
Sep 1, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Monday evening for a roundtable discussion with Nebrask...
NEMA Urges Nebraskans to Prepare Before Disaster Strikes
Sep 1, 2026 / Katrina Cerveny
September 1, 2026 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — As National Preparedness Month begins, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is enc...
NEBFARMPAC Endorses Sarah Slattery for Secretary of State
Sep 1, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE. Nebraska Farmers Union’s Political Action Committee, NEBFARMPAC announced their enthusiastic and unanimous endorsement of ...
PSC Issues 2026 Harvest Reminders
Sep 1, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Public Service Commission(PSC) is reminding grain producers, dealers and warehouse opera...
Mid-America Manufacturing Job Gains Continue Freight Costs and Tariffs Elevate Inflation
Sep 1, 2026 / Kristen Crawford
August 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a seventh straight month.-For only the third time in the past 12 mon...
Attorney General Hilgers Joins FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon for Deceptive Advertising Prices Harming Small Businesses
Sep 1, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 22 states and the Federal Trade Commission in suing Amazon, alleging that the company se...
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards & Commissions
Sep 1, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced appointments made to boards and commissions from May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.A list ...
Birthing Pavilion Attracts On-Lookers of All Ages at NSF 
Aug 31, 2026 / KRGI News
Dr. Jeremi Wurtz discussed the busy first weekend action at the Birthing Pavilion at the Nebraska State Fair.
NTA Promotes the Trucking Industry at the Nebraska State Fair
Aug 31, 2026 / KRGI News
The Nebraska Trucking Association has two different exhibits to promote jobs in the industry at the Nebraska State Fair. Kent Grisham discussed the...
Dogs and Dinos Take the Spotlight at Jurassic Bark at NSF
Aug 31, 2026 / KRGI News
Yonelle Otero discussed one of the special acts, Jurassic Bark, next to the 4H Building at the Nebraska State Fair.
Open Class Horticulture Featured Along Side 4-H Entries
Aug 31, 2026 / KRGI News
Marvin Rousey and Barb McGuire talked about open class horticulture entries at the Nebraska State Fair.
Troopers on Patrol to Keep Nebraska State Fair Safe
Aug 29, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 28, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway! Nebraska State Troopers and numerous first respo...
Gov. Pillen Appoints New Members to Nebraska Brand Committee
Aug 28, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed new members to Nebraska’s Brand Committee in compliance with this year’s passage ...
Husker Football Game Ball Relay Kicks Off
Aug 28, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 28, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers around the state will be connecting with Nebraskans in communities big and small to spread t...
Attorney General Hilgers Launches Online Safety Guide for Parents
Aug 27, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, following a landmark settlement with Meta, Attorney General Hilgers is launching a new publication to help parents keep their children safe ...
Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against First Street for Harming Nebraska Homeowners
Aug 27, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a lawsuit against climate risk company First Street for inaccurate and misleading property-specific loss...
Gov. Pillen Announces IRS Tax Relief for Fire and Storm Impacted Residents/Businesses
Aug 27, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approved postponement of tax filings and payments for individuals and businesses in parts...
Troopers Arrest One After Pursuit with Stolen Delivery Van
Aug 27, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 26, 2026 (Seward, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after pursuing a stolen delivery van ...
Gov. Pillen Welcomes Home Last National Guard Troops from D.C. Deployment
Aug 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen extended his gratitude to the Nebraska National Guard today as a second group of service members returned home f...
GI Police Report
Aug 26, 2026 / GIPD
News media report for: 08/26/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook
Aug 26, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln - Today, Attorney General Hilgers announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. This is the largest st...
Gov. Pillen Officially Announces Lt. Gov Kelly As Running Mate
Aug 26, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE —Governor Pillen officially filed the paperwork and announced the selection of Joe Kelly as his Lt. Governor nominee. Lt. Governo...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Accordance with President’s Order
Aug 26, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – In accordance with an order issued by President Trump, Governor Jim Pillen is requesting that Nebraskans fly their flags at hal...
Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Drug Seizures in Narcotics Investigation
Aug 26, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
August 25, 2026 (Valentine, Neb.) — Troopers and investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol found methamphetamine and cocaine after a...
Karen Russell Named Featured Author for the 2026 Nebraska Celebration of Books
Aug 26, 2026 / Tessa Timperley
The Nebraska Center for the Book is proud to announce Karen Russell as the featured author for the 2026 Nebraska Celebration of Books literary fest...