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NCTA Hosts Inaugural Precision Ag Conference

Oct 30, 2024 / By NCTA News Andela Taylor

Curtis, NE– On November 21, 2024, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will host the inaugural Precision Ag Conference, an op...

Olsen to present ‘Willa Cather Writes the Immigrant Experience in Rural Nebraska’ at Hastings College

Oct 29, 2024 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Rachel Olsen, director of education and engagement at the Willa Cather Foundation, will present, “Willa Cather W...

Attorney General Hilgers Joins Brief Asking Supreme Court to Expedite High-Profile Voter-Registration Case

Oct 29, 2024 / AG

Attorney General Hilgers joined attorneys general from 26 states in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia to remov...

Troopers Locate 38 LBs of Methamphetamine Near Hershey

Oct 29, 2024 / NSP

October 29, 2024 (North Platte, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested three people after locating 38 pounds of ...

Peru State President’s Evans Announces Retirement

Oct 29, 2024 / Press Release

PERU – Dr. Michael Evans, President of Peru State College, has announced his intention to retire, in a letter addressed to the Chancellor of ...

Ag Land Management Webinar Planned on Cash Rents, Farm Programs, Leasing

Oct 29, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., October 29, 2023 — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska county-level cash rental rates, ARC and PLC coverage options and leasing...

Sidney Man Sentenced for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Illegally Possessing a Firearm

Oct 29, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Isidro Alvarado, age 36, of Sidney, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 28, 2024, in federal court ...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Oct 29, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. October 28, 2024 - For the week ending October 27, 2024, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Dundy, Chase, and Hitchcock Counties

Oct 29, 2024 / NSP

October 28, 2024 (North Platte, NEB.)  —  Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in ...

Nebraska Extension’s Ag Smart Money Week offers financial learning for ag producers

Oct 28, 2024 / Shannon Sand, Extension Educator, Agricultural Economics

Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 28, 2024 — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension wi...

Getting Serious About Border Security

Oct 26, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Border security has long been a serious challenge facing our nation. Between the 1,933 miles of the US-Mexico border and the 5,525 miles comprising...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report

Oct 25, 2024 / USDA

NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 2% LINCOLN, Neb. October 25, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.47 milli...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice for the Nebraska Supreme Court

Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as chief justice to the Nebraska Supreme...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Elections Have Consequences

Oct 25, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

In America, elections are about choices. Choices have consequences. A president’s policies and priorities shape our economy, our freedoms, an...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

Oct 25, 2024 / Emily Murray DEA

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners, will host the 27...

Nebraska farm income projected to decline in 2024

Oct 25, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 25, 2024 — Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Fi...

Gov. Pillen Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska with Proclamation Signings in Fremont, Schuyler, and Lincoln

Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE – On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska during press conference...

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

Oct 25, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal ...

SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance

Oct 25, 2024 / SBA

SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations...

Accident south of McCook on Hwy 83

Oct 24, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling

McCook dispatch received a call reference a non-injury accident, south of McCook on Hwy 83 between mile marker 6 or 7. RWCSO responded requesting W...

Webinar on Nebraska food deserts to highlight rural grocery challenges and solutions

Oct 24, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 24, 2024 — The findings of a recent study on food deserts in Nebraska will be covered during a free webinar at 4 p.m. Cen...

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Oct 24, 2024 / SBA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Nebraska businesses and residents affected by severe storms, straig...

Maywood Public Schools Superintendent arrested and charged with Child Abuse

Oct 23, 2024 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office

The Frontier County Sheriffs Office was made aware of an incident that occurred on October 1, 2024 at Maywood Public Schools between a staff member...

Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly and Healthcare Professionals Respond to Misleading Ad Information About Care to Pregnant Women

Oct 23, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading informati...

Missing Lincoln Woman May Be in Central Nebraska

Oct 23, 2024 / LPD

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has an update regarding the search  for 31-year-old Jerica Hamre of Lincoln, who was reported missing by h...