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University of Nebraska Medical Center enrollment rises for 24th straight year

Sep 9, 2024 / UNMC

For the 24th straight year, enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center increased. The fall enrollment figure is 4,703 students, a 3.2%...

Nebraska State Fair Celebrates Growth in Key Areas for 2024

Sep 9, 2024 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

The Nebraska State Fair recently announced a successful 2024 event, with increased attendance and participation across multiple categories, highlig...

Briese Announces Innovative Scholarship Program for Nebraska Students

Sep 9, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, September 9, 2024 — Today Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese announced the rollout of LB 1402, a groundbreaking initiativ...

Gold formally installed as University of Nebraska president, outlines vision for an 'extraordinary tomorrow'

Sep 9, 2024 / NNS

LINCOLN — Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., was formally installed as the ninth president of the University of Nebraska System during an academic ceremo...

South Locust Paving Project Begins

Sep 9, 2024 / City of GI

City of Grand Island – South Locust Street Paving Improvement Project; Highway 34 to Wood River Diversion Canal.  The City of Grand Isl...

Broken Bow native wins 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Sep 7, 2024 / Press Release

Nancy Sedlacek, of Broken Bow, is the winner of the 2024 North Platte Community College raffle car - a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Her ticket was drawn...

Fixing the IRS

Sep 7, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

In August 2022, when President Biden signed into law the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, it included an $80 billion increase in IRS funding. Acc...

Community Hospital Hosts Wellness Fair at Curtis Fall Festival

Sep 6, 2024 / Community Hospital Public Relations

McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital, in partnership with Curtis Medical Center, invites you to take control of your health at our upcoming...

Norfolk Man Arrested in Narcotics Investigation

Sep 6, 2024 / NSP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 (NORFOLK, NEB.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, working with the SNARE Drug Task Force, have arrested...

North Platte Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

Sep 6, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Luke H. Schwartz, age 44, of North Platte, was sentenced on September 5, 2024, in federal court in...

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Consumer Alert Regarding Extortion Scam Utilizing Crypto

Sep 5, 2024 / AG

The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is issuing a Consumer Alert regarding a recent email extortion scam that has been reported numerous ti...

Welcome NCTA Students – You are the Future of Agriculture!

Sep 5, 2024 / By Dr. Larry Gossen, Dean

I say this about every season, but fall has to be my favorite time of year. I love watching the leaves start to change colors, walking outside in t...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Lincoln County

Sep 5, 2024 / NSP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  —  Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in...

Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events

Sep 5, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff this month i...

HHD begins Tuesday

Sep 5, 2024 / KRGI News

Husker Harvest Days is set for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in rural Hall County. Farm Progress Events Manager Matt Jungmann visited with Steve...

Rural Nebraskans Pessimistic about Well-Being

Sep 5, 2024 / Becky Vogt, Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 5, 2024 — Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about their current and future well-being, according to the ...

Nebraska Supreme Court Ballot Initiative Challenges to be Streamed on Nebraska Public Media ‘Live’

Sep 5, 2024 / Press Release

The Nebraska Supreme Court will hear arguments on three ballot initiative challenges regarding abortion rights on Monday, September 9, 2024. Cases...

Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DAS Director

Sep 5, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Jason Jackson, director of the Department of Administrative Services (...

September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 4, 2024 / NEMA

September 4, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is highlighting how important it is to prepare fo...

Rivalry increases gameday traffic

Sep 4, 2024 / NDOT

Sept. 4, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — As Nebraska football welcomes an old rival back to Lincoln on Saturday evening, the Nebraska Department ...

Troopers Arrest 112 Impaired Drivers in End-Of-Summer Campaign

Sep 4, 2024 / NSP

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 112 people for driving under the influence during ...

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office Releases Results

Sep 4, 2024 / Sgt. Ephraim Valenzuela

The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement campaign c...

Nebraska State Fair announces highest attendance since 2017

Sep 4, 2024 / Jack Sheard

The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 155th year on Monday night and announced on Wednesday the 2024 event drew an impressive total of 314,844 att...

Smith Announces Deadline for Military Service Academy Nomination Packets

Sep 4, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting nomination packets for nomination to the U.S. Military Academy (Wes...

UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band opens season Saturday

Sep 3, 2024 / Todd Gottula, Director of Communications,

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins Saturday wi...