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Gov. Pillen Announces Awards for 6 Regions, One Nebraska Priority Projects

Mar 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced awards for projects in three districts of the state’s 6 Regions, One Nebraska initia...

Become a Nebraska Trooper in 2025, Applications Open Until March 31

Mar 10, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

March 10, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Your opportunity to make a difference for Nebraskans is here, with a career you get to define. Nebraska Stat...

Governor Jim Pillen Thanks Committee for Advancing Winner-Take-All

Mar 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen thanked the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, under the leadership of Chairperson Rita S...

UNK welcomes 62 future health care professionals through KHOP program

Mar 10, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson UNK News editor

KEARNEY – More than 60 high school seniors will begin their studies at the University of Nebraska at Kearney this fall as members of a presti...

Governor Jim Pillen Appoints Katie Thurber as Labor Commissioner

Mar 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Katie Thurber as commissioner for the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDO...

Nebraska Ethanol Industry Remains Key Economic Driver

Mar 10, 2025 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 10, 2025 — The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes bil...

Red Flag Warning Expanded for Today

Mar 10, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: The Red Flag Warning has been expanded to include Franklin county in Nebraska, as well as Smith, Osborne, Jewell and Mitchell count...

Denver Homicide Suspect Located in Dawson County, Passenger Deceased

Mar 10, 2025 / NSP

March 9, 2025 (Gothenburg, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol located the suspect of a Denver homicide and found a passenger suffering a...

Red Flag Warning Issued for Monday

Mar 9, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: The areas included in the Fire Weather Watch (much of Nebraska and Northeast Kansas) have been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning from ...

Casinos Want Senators To Do Their Bidding

Mar 8, 2025 / Pat Loontjer, Executive Director, Gamlings with the Good Life

On Monday March 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Gambling with the Good Life will be holding a press conference in the State Capitol in Lincoln, outside of th...

Legislative Update: The Values Sports Teach Our Kids

Mar 8, 2025 / By Gov. Jim Pillen

March 8, 2025 When the Girls State Basketball Tournament tipped off in Lincoln, it was the official start of March Madness in Nebraska. It&rsq...

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Trump Administration Actions Supporting Agriculture

Mar 8, 2025 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – In an editorial published today by Fox News, Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating the immediate actions of President Donald Trump...

NDOT Annual Highway Safety Conference Aims to Drive Change

Mar 7, 2025 / NDOT

March 7, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – In 2024, an estimated 251 people lost their lives on Nebraska roads— the highest rate in 17 years&mdash...

Nebraska communities come together to expand early childhood education in state

Mar 7, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – From Minden to Morrill and Valentine to Seward, communities across the state are coming together to solve a common problem. The Kn...

Bringing Americans Together to Confront Our Challenges

Mar 7, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

When President Trump took office, historic inflation and a failure of leadership by the Biden administration had hammered American families and sma...

Dr. Jane Stavem Selected as Deputy Commissioner of Education

Mar 7, 2025 / David Jespersen

The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jane Stavem as a Deputy Commissioner of Education. The decision comes after a nationwide se...

Yuetter Institute Experts Explain Trade Impacts on Nebraska Ag Producers

Mar 7, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 6, 2025 — As international trade issues receive growing attention, it is important for Nebraskans to understand the ...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Restoring Strength and Prosperity for the American People

Mar 7, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Americans elected President Trump to secure the border, unleash American energy, and restore American strength. This week, the President addressed ...

Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation

Mar 6, 2025 / AARP

LINCOLN, NEB. — Nebraska’s cryptocurrency landscape has been evolving, and so have the risks associated with it. The Nebraska Legislatu...

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release

OMAHA, MARCH 6, 2025 — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke ala...

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech

Mar 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order banning the use or download of applications, software, and platforms create...

District Court Judge Matthew Neher Leaving Bench April 4, 2025

Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release

March 5, 2025 Eleventh Judicial District, District Court Judge Matthew D. Neher is resigning his appointment effective April 4, 2025. Neher, ...

Girl Scout Cookie Program Extended: More Time to Stock Up on Your Favorite Treats!

Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release

Great news for cookie lovers! Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is thrilled to announce that the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program has been extended un...

Smith Statement on President Trump's Joint Address

Mar 5, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President President Trump delivered his 2025 joint address...

Troopers Respond to Over 300 Weather-Related Incidents

Mar 5, 2025 / NSP

March 5, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 300 weather-related traffic incidents during ...