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MPCC’s ready-to-work program in Ogallala recognized nationally

Oct 30, 2024 / Jennifer Fuller

Mid-Plains Community College Ogallala Campus’ Ready-to-Work: Building Construction Homes for Heroes program received a funding boost followin...

Nebraska Celebrates Oct. 30 As Buckle Up Phone Down Day

Oct 30, 2024 / NDOT

Oct. 30, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) join other Departments o...

Educators Health Alliance Sets 2025-26 School Year Rates

Oct 30, 2024 / NSEA

Lincoln, NE – Oct. 30, 2024 – There will be an overall increase of 5.49% in premiums next year for the medical and dental insurance pla...

Waugh Named Interim President at Peru State

Oct 30, 2024 / Judi Yorges, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications

PERU, NE – The Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System has appointed Dr. Wendy Waugh as Interim President of Peru State College, effe...

PSC Cold Weather Rule In Effect

Oct 30, 2024 / PSC

Lincoln, October 30, 2024- Winter months can be trying, that’s why the Nebraska Public ServiceCommission (PSC)  is reminding customers s...

Heavy Traffic Returns With Husker Gameday

Oct 30, 2024 / NDOT

Oct. 30, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Nebraska football returns to Lincoln this weekend for the first home game in nearly a month. With the re...

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminder: IRS and Security Summit supply online safety tips

Oct 30, 2024 / Craig Childs IRS Media Relations

WASHINGTON – As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month concludes and preparation for next tax season begins, the Internal Revenue Service and...

This must change’: UNK initiative targets state’s early childhood workforce shortage

Oct 30, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Every Nebraskan must have access to quality, affordable early childhood education. That statement from University of Nebraska at K...

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...