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Nebraska communities come together to expand early childhood education in state

Mar 7, 2025 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – From Minden to Morrill and Valentine to Seward, communities across the state are coming together to solve a common problem. The Kn...

Bringing Americans Together to Confront Our Challenges

Mar 7, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

When President Trump took office, historic inflation and a failure of leadership by the Biden administration had hammered American families and sma...

Dr. Jane Stavem Selected as Deputy Commissioner of Education

Mar 7, 2025 / David Jespersen

The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Jane Stavem as a Deputy Commissioner of Education. The decision comes after a nationwide se...

Yuetter Institute Experts Explain Trade Impacts on Nebraska Ag Producers

Mar 7, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 6, 2025 — As international trade issues receive growing attention, it is important for Nebraskans to understand the ...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Restoring Strength and Prosperity for the American People

Mar 7, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Americans elected President Trump to secure the border, unleash American energy, and restore American strength. This week, the President addressed ...

Nebraska Lawmakers Unite to Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation

Mar 6, 2025 / AARP

LINCOLN, NEB. — Nebraska’s cryptocurrency landscape has been evolving, and so have the risks associated with it. The Nebraska Legislatu...

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release

OMAHA, MARCH 6, 2025 — Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke ala...

Gov. Pillen Signs Executive Order Banning More CCP Tech

Mar 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order banning the use or download of applications, software, and platforms create...

District Court Judge Matthew Neher Leaving Bench April 4, 2025

Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release

March 5, 2025 Eleventh Judicial District, District Court Judge Matthew D. Neher is resigning his appointment effective April 4, 2025. Neher, ...

Girl Scout Cookie Program Extended: More Time to Stock Up on Your Favorite Treats!

Mar 6, 2025 / Press Release

Great news for cookie lovers! Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska is thrilled to announce that the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program has been extended un...

Smith Statement on President Trump's Joint Address

Mar 5, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after President President Trump delivered his 2025 joint address...

Troopers Respond to Over 300 Weather-Related Incidents

Mar 5, 2025 / NSP

March 5, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 300 weather-related traffic incidents during ...

Nebraska Appleseed Responds to President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Mar 5, 2025 / Nebraska Appleseed

LINCOLN, NE – Last night, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with a speech that was devoid of policies that would strength...

Smith, Himes, Moran, Coons Reintroduce Legislation to Initiate Trade Agreement Negotiations with the UK

Mar 5, 2025 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced the Undertaking ...

Nebraska Extension Will Host Another Calculating Annual Cow Costs Webinar Course

Mar 5, 2025 / UNL

The Nebraska Extension will host another "Calculating Annual Cow Costs" webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31."We had exceptional interest in the ...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Nebraskans to Stay Ahead of Scammers During National Consumer Protection Week

Mar 4, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN – Scammers are getting smarter, but so are Nebraskans. This National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is empow...

UNL land and leasing webinars to cover cash rents, landlord-tenant issues for 2025

Mar 4, 2025 / UNL

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 4, 2025 —The latest agricultural land management and leasing considerations, including newly published Nebraska cash...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Mar 4, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. March 3, 2025 - For the week ending March 2, 2025, topsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 44% short, 29% adequate, and ...

Nebraska State Patrol Gears Up for Girls State Basketball Tournament

Mar 4, 2025 / NSP

March 3, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Basketball players from across the state will compete for the top spot in this year’s NSAA ...

Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events

Mar 4, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during March...

United Way Offers Free, Online Tax Filing

Mar 4, 2025 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director

Heartland United Way announced the launch of United Way’s free tax filing through My Free Taxes® for the new tax season. My Free Taxes le...

High Wind Warning/Winter Weather Advisory issued

Mar 4, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: A High Wind Warning is in effect from Noon Tuesday to Noon Wednesday for the entire area. Winds gusting to 55-65 MPH are expected, ...

Mid-America Manufacturing Economy Continues Expansion

Mar 3, 2025 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (March 3, 2025) — The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state...

Good Samaritan and Area Hospitals Host FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening March 16-31

Mar 3, 2025 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI

KEARNEY— Colorectal cancer, the second deadliest cancer in Nebraska, is on the rise in younger adults. It has moved up from being the fourth ...

Winter Weather Coming

Mar 3, 2025 / NWS Hastings

Key Message #1: A High Wind Watch will be in effect from Noon Tuesday to Noon Wednesday. Expect wind gusts up to 60+ MPH. Key Message #2: A Winter...