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Near Critical to Critical Fire Weather Tuesday

Mar 16, 2026 / NWS

Key Message #1: A Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday Key Message #2: A Fire Weather Watch is in effect Tuesday Key Message #3: Wind gusts up t...

RMIMT Western Nebraska Fire Update

Mar 16, 2026 / Josh Keenportz

David Boyd PIO on the Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team gives an update on the Morrill and Cottonwood fires. The Complex Incident Management...

Grain Safety Sponsorship 1, 2026: The Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board are collaborating to support grain bin safety initiatives by providing grain rescue equipment and training to rural fire and rescue departments.

Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Soybean Board to Partner for Grain Bin Rescue Equipment and Training in 2026

Mar 16, 2026 / Jill Bookhout

LINCOLN, Nebraska – The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) are partnering once again to encourage grain bin safety by...

Winter Weather Advisory and High Wind Warning Today

Mar 15, 2026 / NWS Hastings

High winds (gusts near 65 MPH) are still on-track for today. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued for northeastern areas due to the combinat...

Last year, Jenifer Roach, RN (middle), surrounded by co-workers in the hospital’s Wound Center, displayed a large check for a $2,000 Good Samaritan Health Care Career Scholarship awarded through the Foundation

Good Samaritan Accepting Applications for Health Career Scholarships until April 1

Mar 15, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY - Applications are being accepted until April 1 for Good Samaritan Foundation’s annual Health Care Career Scholarship program. Recipi...

Gov. Pillen Tours Wildfires, Provides Update on Operations

Mar 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple

KEITH COUNTY, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He wa...

UNK selects 19 students for Kearney Law Opportunities Program

Mar 15, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Nineteen high school seniors from across the state will study at the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the prestigiou...

Jesus Rocha, Gibbon High School – “Buffalo Bloom”

UNK contest recognizes outstanding young writers and artists

Mar 15, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is recognizing eight students selected as winners of the annual Nebraska Emerging Writers and...

Courtesy/NDOT. Highway south of Gothenburg

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska

Mar 13, 2026 / Governor's Office

LINCOLN, NE -- Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires ...

McCook Fire Department Has Issued an Immediate Burn Ban

Mar 13, 2026 / McCook Fire Department

Due to extremely dry conditions, lack of recent precipitation, and increased risk of wildfires, the McCook Fire Department has issued an immediate ...

Fire Update with Frontier Co Sheriff Michael Jordan

Mar 13, 2026 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office

Frontier County Sheriff- Please be advised that HWY 47 is shut down due to fires & please stay away from the area to allow crews to do their jo...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

One Arrested After Fatality Crash in Lincoln County

Mar 13, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol

North Platte, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a crash that claimed the life of another person t...

NDOT Reminds Residents Campaign Signs Are Not Allowed on State Right-of-Way

Mar 12, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

March 12, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place p...

Ricketts Highlights This Year’s Tax Benefits for Farmers and Ranchers

Mar 12, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed this year’s...

Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today

Mar 12, 2026 / NWS

Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the area during the afternoon and evening hours. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12pm to ...

Nebraska Extension to host drought outlook webinar for cattle producers

Mar 12, 2026 / Natalie Jones IANR Communications

Nebraska cattle producers facing ongoing drought conditions have an opportunity to learn more about the current weather outlook and potential impac...

UNK junior Julia McKlem started crocheting about two years ago, adding another craft to the list of artsy activities she enjoys. The K-12 art education major has since created a crochet club on campus, bringing together students who share similar interests. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Stitch by stitch, student-led crochet club builds community at UNK

Mar 12, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Julia McKlem moved from table to table inside a classroom in the basement of Calvin T. Ryan Library, stopping beside each group of ...

Debate Continues On Nebraska State Budget

Mar 11, 2026 / KRGI News

The second budget bill was up for debate at the Nebraska Legislature this morning. LB 1072, introduced by the Speaker at the request of the ...

Debate Begins on Second Budget Bill at Legislature

Mar 11, 2026 / KRGI News

Debate began on LB1072, the second budget bill at the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday. LB 1072, introduced by the Speaker at the request of ...

Budget Debate Begins in Lincoln

Mar 10, 2026 / KRGI News

LB1071 and subsequent amendments will be on the legislative docket as the week continues. It's the major appropriations bill for the session. Lawma...

Nebraska Lawmakers Keep School Choice Funds in Budget

Mar 10, 2026 / KRGI News

A proposal to eliminate $3.5 million in funds to help students attend private schools failed at the Nebraska Legislature on Monday. The funding is ...

Multistate Coalition Successfully Challenges Biden Administration Housing Rule that Would Increase Construction Costs

Mar 10, 2026 / Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Attorney General Hilgers announced today that a federal court in Texas has vacated a rule implemented by the Biden Administration that would have i...

Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Forecast

Mar 10, 2026 / NWS Hastings

Near critical to Critical fire weather conditions are possible across the area Wednesday through the weekend due to breezy winds and low afternoon ...

NCTA Crops Judging Team with awards (L-R): Kyra Jespersen, Hemingford, NE; Jada Eilert, Jewell, KS; Aaron Underwood, Esbon, KS; KaCee Jo Saffer, Arriba, CO; Wyatt Ozenbaugh, Ohiowa, NE; Grant Ottun, Sargent, NE; Hailey Loutzenhizer, Flagler, CO; Mason Semler, Exeter, NE; and Rachel Bose, McCook, NE.

NCTA Crops Judging Team Wins Iowa State Contest, Continues Season of Dominance

Mar 10, 2026 / By NCTA News

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Crops Judging Team continued an exceptional competitive season this weekend, earning first-place team...

Agriculture Hall at NCTA symbolizes the legacy of agriculture education in Curtis. The Higher Learning Commission has now reaffirmed accreditation status to carry forward this legacy.

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Receives Positive Review in Comprehensive Higher Learning Commission Evaluation

Mar 9, 2026 / NCTA News

The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), has successfully completed a comprehensive evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission, reaf...