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$20,000 in Internship Grants Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries
Feb 25, 2026 / Nebraska Library Comission
The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Nebraska Library Internship Grants totaling $20,000 to eighteen Nebraska public libraries. These i...
NSP Promotes Two Leaders to the Rank of Major
Feb 24, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
February 24, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce the promotion of two long-time leaders to the rank...
Celebrating Nebraska’s Birthday with Free Admission at the Nebraska History Museum and Other State Historic Sites
Feb 24, 2026 / Allan Urlis
Lincoln, NE - 02/24/2026 - Nebraska is 159 years old on Statehood Day, March 11. To help Nebraskans celebrate, admission is free Saturday, February...
Expand your opportunities at the 2026 NE Sorghum Symposium
Feb 23, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb. (Feb. 23, 2026) – As producers continue navigating tight margins and rising input costs, the 2026 Nebraska Sorghum Symposium wi...
Six More Defendants Charged in International “ATM Jackpotting” Scheme
Feb 21, 2026 / Amy Donato
OMAHA — A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an indictment Wednesday charging six individuals for their roles in a large...
Governor Jim Pillen Appointed to the Council of Governors
Feb 21, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has been appointed by President Donald Trump to serve on the Council of Governors, a bipartisan group of st...
Rural Mainstreet Index Falls Below Growth Neutral
Feb 20, 2026 / Creighton University
February 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance: -The region’s overall or Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral after two straight...
Nebraska Extension to host webinar on low pregnancy rates in young cows
Feb 19, 2026 / Press Release
Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19 —Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow...
Dr. Santarpia joins team using ‘smart building’ tech to clean indoor air
Feb 18, 2026 / John Keenan
Josh Santarpia, PhD, will be a lead investigator for Poppy Health’s national research program. The University of Nebraska Medical Center&rsq...
Winter Storm Watch Issued
Feb 18, 2026 / NWS
Winter Storm Watch issued for the potential of a narrow band of heavy snow Thursday into Thursday evening. Expect travel impacts along and especial...
LB653 Advances at the Unicameral
Feb 17, 2026 / KRGI News
Debate centered on aspect of the bill which would allow suspension of kindergarten through second graders. An amendment from Senator George D...
From Fire to Snow This Week
Feb 17, 2026 / NWS Hastings
Critical to EXTREME fire weather conditions likely today. Overall worst conditions favor areas along & west of Highway 183. Elevated to near-c...
Communities Urged to Prioritize Watering Trees Amid Ongoing Drought Conditions in Nebraska
Feb 16, 2026 / Nebraska Forest Service
LINCOLN, NE — With dry conditions persisting across much of Nebraska, forestry professionalsare encouraging residents to prioritize watering ...
Fire Danger High in the Region
Feb 16, 2026 / NWS
Critical to EXTREME fire weather likely on Tuesday. Widespread near-critical fire weather again on Wednesday. Colder later in the week with the p...