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John Walz Running for Nebraska's Third District
Mar 26, 2024 / Josh Keenportz
John Walz, a candidate running for Nebraska's third district, stands out for his alignment with the "MAGA" movement, which emphasizes economic revi...Blizzard Conditions Causes Wrecks West of Perry Grain
Mar 26, 2024 / Red Willow Co Sheriff Kevin Darling
On March 25, 2024 Red Willow County Sheriff Kevin Darling and Deputy Wright responded to a call of a semi in the ditch west of Perry Grain. The eas...Gov. Pillen Announces Second Nebraska Troop Deployment to Secure Southern Border
Mar 26, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced he has ordered a second deployment of members of the Nebraska National Guard and Nebraska ...A ‘valuable resource’ on campus, Kaiti George fuels student success in growing UNK nutrition program
Mar 26, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
KEARNEY – There’s a saying Kaiti George likes to use. “For every disease, there’s a nutrition prescription.” As a r...Piano festival to feature Huber, classes for students in grades 8-12
Mar 26, 2024 / Michael Howie
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Critically acclaimed concert pianist Kenneth Huber will perform at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6 in the Hasti...Annual tractor and equipment safety training dates set for late May, early June
Mar 25, 2024 / NMC
Annual tractor and equipment safety training courses for youth, to be held in eight sites across Nebraska in late May and early June, now are open ...Troopers Find 20 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop
Mar 25, 2024 / NSP
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a New Jersey man after finding 20 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on I-80 in Yo...Three Nebraska Teachers Chosen as State Finalists for Presidential Teaching Award
Mar 25, 2024 / NDE
Three Nebraska teachers have been selected as state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMS...Grain Safety Takes Center Stage: Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board Promote Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week
Mar 25, 2024 / NCB/NSB
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) have partnered together for the 2024 Stand Up 4 Grain Safety W...NSP, NDOT Urge Caution with Expected Blizzard Conditions
Mar 25, 2024 / NSP
The Nebraska Department of Transportation and the Nebraska State Patrol are urging travelers to be prepared for dangerous winter driving conditions...Celebrating American Agriculture
Mar 23, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
As we transition into spring with farmers and ranchers hard at work, recognizing National Agriculture Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate ...Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Mar 22, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Moving the Ball Forward on Name, Image, and Likeness
Mar 22, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
Each year, the NCAA Basketball tournament captivates our attention. “March Madness” is much more than just a sporting event. It’s...Sam Schroeder, Zane Grizzle will lead UNK student body
Mar 22, 2024 / yler Ellyson, editor, UNK News
KEARNEY – Sam Schroeder of Seward and Zane Grizzle of Fairbury will serve as the next student body president and vice president at the Univer...Gov. Pillen’s Statement on Advancement of Property Tax Relief Package to Legislature
Mar 21, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee for its work to adv...Attorney General Hilgers’ Statement on Council’s Reversal to Remove Costly Green Energy Rules
Mar 21, 2024 / AG
Lincoln—This week the International Code Council decided to reverse course on its 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, which included...Platte Institute Calls for Reconsideration of Proposed Tax Measures by Nebraska Legislature's Revenue Committee
Mar 21, 2024 / Platte Institute
OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute, a steadfast advocate for economic freedom and sustainable tax policies in Nebraska, voices its concern over...The Aggies of Ag Month
Mar 21, 2024 / By Andela Taylor, NCTA News
Learning by doing reinforces every NCTA student's understanding of their chosen academic pathway and helps them build confidence and grow in areas ...Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages
Mar 21, 2024 / NMC
Excitement is building for the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival. Mark your calendars for a myriad of science and technology-related activities sched...Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakest Since June 2020
Mar 21, 2024 / Creighton University
March 2024 Survey Results at a Glance: For a seventh straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral to its lowest le...Nebraska Strikes Gold In President's Search
Mar 20, 2024 / KRGI News
Dr. Jeffrey Gold has been named the priority candidate to lead the University of Nebraska's four campuses. The announcement came after the Board of...Nebraska Corn Growers Association Statement on The EPA’s New Tailpipe Standard
Mar 20, 2024 / NCGA
Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) has voiced direct displeasure with the Environmental Protection Agency’s ...Senator Aguilar Addresses the Senator Halloran Issue
Mar 20, 2024 / KRGI News
Grand Island Senator Ray Aguilar, chairman of the executive board, addressed the legislature Wednesday morning saying an investigation has been lau...Media Release: Joint Bishops’ Statement in Response to Alternative Ballot Initiative Proposal Providing Protections for Preborn Babies
Mar 20, 2024 / NCC
Lincoln, Nebraska - On Tuesday, a new ballot initiative providing protections for preborn children was released by Protect Women & Children. In...140 UNMC Medical Students Learn Residency Assignments
Mar 20, 2024 / UNMC
A total of 140 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, learned about their residency assignments M...