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Hastings College to feature two world premieres, 119 high school students at annual honor festival
Jan 12, 2026 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will hold its 62nd Annual Honor Band and 54th Annual Honor Choir concert on Monday, January 19, at 5:...
Nebraska Public Schools Celebrate Record-Breaking Advanced Placement (AP) Performance and Participation in 2025
Jan 12, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to announce significant gains in student achievement and participation in the College Board’s A...
Several Bills Introduced on Friday
Jan 10, 2026 / KRGI News
Several bills were introduced at the legislature on Friday. See the story from Unicameral Update here.
Defending America’s Interests
Jan 10, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
From its creation by President James Monroe in 1823 until today, the Monroe Doctrine has been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy. This policy ass...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue in 2026
Jan 9, 2026 / Pete Ricketts
Each year on January 9th, we recognize Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It’s a time to thank the police officers who keep us safe. &nb...
Dan Osborn Raises Over $2 Million in 2025, Far Exceeding Pace From Last Cycle
Jan 8, 2026 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE — Today, Independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn’s campaign announced raising over $2 million in 2025. That figure...
PSC Issues Mid-Season Reminder on Cold Weather Rule
Jan 8, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – Although residents have enjoyed some unseasonably warm temperatures recently, the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is ...
AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef
Jan 8, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Diet...
Common Cause Seeks Court Order to Stop Release of Voter Data
Jan 7, 2026 / Kenny Colston
LINCOLN, NE — Common Cause is seeking an immediate stop to Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen’s threat to release sensitive voter da...
Nebraska’s November Unemployment Rate Remains 3.0 Percent
Jan 7, 2026 / NDOL
LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November 2025 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate has been unchanged i...
Gov. Pillen Kicks Off Nebraska’s Participation in Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebrations
Jan 7, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE – On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To...
Nebraska Volunteers Power Conservation Work for 2026
Jan 7, 2026 / David Gladkowski
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The Nebraska State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation recently met in Sidney to review Hunting Heritage Super F...
Commissioners Elect 2026 Leadership
Jan 7, 2026 / Jason McFarley
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) re-elected Tim Schram of Gretna to serve as chair for 2026. Commissioners approved the...