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Troopers Ready to Keep Fans Safe During Gameday
Oct 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
October 3, 2025 (Lincoln, NEB.) — As the Huskers kick off a new month of football, troopers will be working alongside partner age...
Independent Dan Osborn Raises Over $1 Million in Third Quarter
Oct 2, 2025 / Press Release
OMAHA, NE— Dan Osborn, mechanic, veteran, and lifelong Independent, announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate raised over $1 million in the ...
UNMC nurse practitioner emergency care program achieves national validation
Oct 2, 2025 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
OMAHA, Nebraska -- The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has achieved a major milestone in advancing emergency care educatio...
NSP Bomb Squad, National Guard Handle Grenades Found in Lincoln
Oct 1, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
October 1, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th EOD...
Mid-America Manufacturing Index Falls Below Growth Neutral
Oct 1, 2025 / Creighton University
September 2025 Survey Highlights:*The overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index fell below growth neutral. *The regional manufacturing se...
Ricketts Announces Postponement of Mobile Office Hours Due to Government Shutdown
Oct 1, 2025 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be postponing Mobile Office Hours d...
FNBO Closes Acquisition of Country Club Bank in Kansas City
Oct 1, 2025 / FNBO
FNBO announced today it has closed its acquisition of Country Club Bank, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Announced in May, the acqu...
Nebraska Youth Encouraged to Participate in International Aviation Art Contest
Sep 30, 2025 / Jay Omar
Sept. 30, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT)’s Division of Aeronautics is urging Nebraska stu...
From 4-H Kid to 4-H Educator: Calvin DeVries Connects the Dots
Sep 30, 2025 / By NCTA News
When Calvin DeVries looks back at the path that led him to his current role as a 4-H Youth Development Educator in Phelps and Gosper Counties, it a...
Troopers Honor Cancer Fighters with Pink Patch Project
Sep 30, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — As the calendar turns to October, the Nebraska State Patrol and many other police agencies are hon...
Surrounded by Students, Gov. Pillen Signs Order Opting into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Sep 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by students, staff, parents and members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation, Governor Jim Pillen signed an ...
Attorney General Hilgers Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Every Retail Store in Nebraska Selling THC-Containing Products
Sep 29, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Lincoln--Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced his office issued cease & desist letters to 12 retail locations and franchised stores t...
Gov. Pillen Accepts Resignations from Liquor Control Commission
Sep 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has accepted the resignations of Bruce Bailey and Kim Lowe of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The r...
Troopers Arrest One After Road Rage Incident on Highway 2
Sep 29, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
September 29, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kansas man after an incident on Highway 2 ...
Lonestar: Christmas & Hits Tour w/ Special Guest Collin Raye Coming to the Heartland Events Center in December
Sep 29, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — VenuWorks Presents brings holiday cheer and country classics with Lonestar and special guest Collin Raye to the Heartlan...
Bob Evnen Touches on Variety of Issues
Sep 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen visited the region and discussed trade missions and election issues. Listen to the complete interview.
USDA Issues Second Economic Assistance Payment to Agricultural Producers
Sep 27, 2025 / USDA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) paym...
Gov. Pillen and Senators React to Strong Showing in Latest BEA Report
Sep 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – The latest quarterly report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) bodes well for Nebraska and the nation. Nebraska is...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Supporting Rural Healthcare
Sep 26, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
One way we can support the Good Life is by supporting rural healthcare. I am working with Senate Republicans and President Trump to strengthe...
Work will begin on I-80, Odessa - Kearney East Crossover
Sep 26, 2025 / NDOT
Sept. 26, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Oct. 1, on Interstate 80 (I-80), from reference post 272+02 to...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Sep 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...
Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day
Sep 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), which will be recognized on Saturday, Se...
Paid Sick Time Law is Effective October 1
Sep 25, 2025 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (paid sick time law) goes into effect Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The new la...
Former State Official and Lincoln Club Owner Indicted
Sep 25, 2025 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned an Indictment charging Hobert Rup...
Nebraska One of Five States Selected to Participate in TANF Fiscal Responsibility Act Pilot
Sep 25, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska is one of five states that will be part of a pilot program designed to impro...