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DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

Apr 28, 2025 / DEA

OMAHA, Neb. –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) proudly joins community organizations, law enforcement agencies and public health...

Severe Weather Possible

Apr 27, 2025 / NWS

There remains a lot of uncertainty on whether or not storms will develop late this afternoon-overnight. IF storms do form, they have the potential ...

16-Year-Old Arrested After Pursuit, Crash in West Omaha

Apr 27, 2025 / NSP

April 26, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a 16-year-old girl after a pursuit and crash in we...

Gov. Pillen Comments on New Forecast Board Projections

Apr 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to take away $190 million from current fiscal year revenue...

Gov. Pillen and Area Kids Ceremoniously Plant State Capitol Tree for Arbor Day

Apr 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined children from the nearby Trinity Child Care Center in ceremoniously adding a new tree to the ...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Apr 26, 2025 / 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...

AirCare accredited by CAMTS for quality and safety

Apr 25, 2025 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY, NE–CHI Health Good Samaritan AirCare was once again awarded a three-year accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation of Medic...

Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans Coalition React to Legislative Efforts to Overturn Vote Coalition Partners Review Polling for Possible Referendum

Apr 25, 2025 / Nebraska Appleseed

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Paid Sick Leave for Nebraskans coalition is sharing new polling results that reveal Nebraska voters think the legisl...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: President Trump’s First 100 Days

Apr 25, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, April 30th marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second Presidency. In that time, President Trump has taken historic action to deliver ...

Chloe Coplen-Anderson Sentenced to 35 to 60 Years for Murder of Newborn Baby

Apr 25, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Chloe Coplen-Anderson, of Gordon, Nebraska, was sentenced today by Judge Travis O’Gorman to 35 to 60 years in prison for the murder of her ne...

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Continue Celebrating 80 Years of Victory Through WWII Recognition Program

Apr 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 A deadline is fast approaching for World War II veterans who wish to receive their medal and certificate at a special ceremony in the State C...

Election Complaint Filed Over Missing Records in Medical Marijuana Ballot Challenge

Apr 24, 2025 / Kenny Colston

Lincoln – Earlier today, Common Cause Nebraska Executive Director Gavin Geis filed a complaint with the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosur...

Dr. George Graef Honored with the 2025 Larry Tonniges Research Achievement Award

Apr 24, 2025 / Tom Hoxmeier

LINCOLN, Neb. (April 23, 2025) – For more than three decades, Dr. George Graef has been a driving force in soybean research, dedicating his c...

‘It means everything to me’: Neal Schnoor returns home as top candidate for UNK chancellor

Apr 24, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

LINCOLN – As he prepared for Wednesday’s press conference, Neal Schnoor needed to add one more item to his attire. With a little assis...

Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County

Apr 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has authorized the Nebraska National Guard to mobilize 29 soldiers and airmen to assist local volunteer fir...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

Apr 23, 2025 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer

OMAHA, Neb. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in coordination with more than 4,400 law enforcement partners, will host the 28th Na...

LB89 Advances After Four Hours of Debate

Apr 23, 2025 / KRGI News

After passionate debate on both sides of the issue, LB89 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. The statement of intent of the bill reads: LB 89 e...

4-H Volunteers Receive State-Level Awards

Apr 23, 2025 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., April 23 — Eighteen adult volunteers, eight 4-H members, and four families of volunteers are being recognized with 2025 Nebras...

20 Students Selected for UNL Elite 11 Veterinarian Program

Apr 22, 2025 / Cara Pesek, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 22, 2025 — Twenty students from across Nebraska have been selected for a highly competitive University of Nebraska&n...

Gov. Pillen Speaks to Passage of Pro-Ag Bills Through Second Round Debate

Apr 22, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted two pro-agriculture bills through the second round of debate. Both were introduced at the...

University of Nebraska announces Neal Schnoor as UNK chancellor priority candidate

Apr 22, 2025 / Todd Gottula, Sr. Director of Communications

The University of Nebraska System has named Dr. Neal H. Schnoor – president of Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota – as...

Nebraska Corn Farmers Poised to Plant 10.6 Million Acres in 2025

Apr 22, 2025 / Jill Bookhout

April 22, 2025 LINCOLN, Neb. – According to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Apr 21, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. April 21, 2025 - For the week ending April 20, 2025, there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nationa...

Troopers Arrest 18 Impaired Drivers Last Weekend

Apr 21, 2025 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist

APRIL 21, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during a special enfo...

Faith & Science Symposium to feature Astronaut Clayton Anderson

Apr 21, 2025 / Michael Howie

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College and First Presbyterian Church are hosting the second annual Sachtleben-Throckmorton Faith & Scien...