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Red Flag Warning Today

Mar 21, 2025 / NWS

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1pm to 8pm across northwestern portions of the area today. Northwest winds gusting 40-45mph combined with low ...

NSEA Executive Director Announces Upcoming Retirement

Mar 20, 2025 / NSEA

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska State Education Association today announced that Trish Guinan has notified the Board of Directors of her intention...

Annual piano festival to feature David Brickle

Mar 20, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Gladys Frisch Harris Piano festival at Hastings College is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, and will feature gues...

Gov. Pillen Attends Trump Education EO Signing Ceremony

Mar 20, 2025 / Laura Strimple

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s U.S. Department of Educat...

Congressman Smith Addresses Business Leaders in GI

Mar 20, 2025 / KRGI News

 On Thursday, Congressman Adrian Smith, addressed business leaders in Grand Island.  The roundtable focused on the need to extend pro-gro...

Troopers Respond to Hundreds of Weather-Related Roadway Incidents

Mar 20, 2025 / NSP

March 20, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Nebraska State Troopers were busy as blizzard conditions moved across much of the state. Troopers resp...

Ballot sponsors oppose efforts to undermine voter-approved Paid Sick Leave

Mar 20, 2025 / Nebraska Appleseed

LINCOLN, NE – As early as today, the Nebraska Legislature will begin debate on LB415, a bill that contains a pending amendment, AM545. This a...

Rural Mainstreet Economy: Solid Job Growth, Weak Farm Income

Mar 20, 2025 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (March 20, 2025) — For the 18th time in the past 19 months, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below the 50.0 reading ...

February Traffic Fatality Toll

Mar 20, 2025 / NDOT

March 19, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of February 2025, seventeen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways...

Nebraska State Fair announces four outdoor Nebraska Lottery Concert Series acts

Mar 20, 2025 / Jack Sheard

Listen to an interview with Karli Schultz below. A free country concert, two high-powered modern rock bands, a collection of pop hit makers and a ...

Gov. Pillen and State Agencies Continue to Monitor Weather Response

Mar 19, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – A day of wild winter weather has resulted in school and event cancellations, snow-packed roads, blizzard conditions, power outa...

ROOTS Student Housing: Growing the Future of Rural Healthcare

Mar 19, 2025 / Community Hospital

McCook, Neb. – We are excited to introduce the ROOTS Student Housing Project—Rural Opportunities.Offering Tomorrow’s Success&mdas...

Nebraska State Fair announces four indoor Nebraska Lottery Concert Series acts

Mar 19, 2025 / Jack Sheard

Listen to an interview with Karli Schultz, director of entertainment and events, below. Christian, comedy, classic rock and some of the most famou...

Winter Storm Update

Mar 19, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: A Blizzard Warning is in effect until 2PM as falling snow mixes with gusty winds. Generally 2-6" of snow is expected with heigher a...

Spring Blizzard Expected to Impact Nebraska Travel Statewide Overnight

Mar 18, 2025 / NDOT

March 18, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Travel is expected to become difficult if not impassible in regions of Nebraska Tuesday through Wednesd...

72-Year old Arrested in 2007 Frederick Homicide of Young Mother

Mar 18, 2025 / CBI

March 18, 2025 – CBI –  Frederick, CO –After nearly 18 years, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation has made an arrest in the...

Nebraska State Fair announces Stampede Series, Twisted Chrome Series for 2025

Mar 18, 2025 / Jack Sheard

Listen to an interview from Matt Williams with Karli Schulz below. A new “figure” will join the lineup at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair...

Weather Advisories Upgraded

Mar 18, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: A Blizzard Warning is in effect for the whole area tonight into Wednesday afternoon. Key Message #2: A High Wind Warning is in eff...

Troopers Arrest 15 Impaired Drivers During Boys State Basketball

Mar 17, 2025 / NSP

March 17, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Nebraska State Troopers removed 15 impaired drivers from the road during the Boys State Basketba...

State Fair Board to Meet Friday

Mar 17, 2025 / NSF

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARD Meeting AgendaMarch 21, 2025 – 1 pm Administrative Office, Grand Island 1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Inform Publ...

The Best Thing Trump Can Do For Teachers And Kids Is Shut Down The Education Department

Mar 17, 2025 / By Governor Jim Pillen 

March 17, 2025 Think about the three people who affected you the most growing up. For a lot of us, I’d bet at least one is a teacher or ...

Troopers Arrest One After Assist from OPD Aviation Unit

Mar 17, 2025 / NSP

March 17, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from several partner agencies, have made an arr...

Hastings College to recognize 58 students with Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards

Mar 17, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College will recognize 58 outstanding young writers from across Nebraska as an affiliate of the Scholastic Ar...

Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Mar 17, 2025 / NDOL

Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2025 is 2.9 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate was unchanged from the revised Decemb...

Troopers Encourage Sober Driving During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

Mar 14, 2025 / NSP

March 14, 2024 (Lincoln, NEB.)  —  Don’t push your luck this St. Patrick’s Day by not planning for a sober driver. Troo...