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Troopers Arrest 10 Impaired Drivers in St. Patrick’s Day Campaign
Mar 18, 2024 / NSP
MARCH 18, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska State Patrol troopers removed 10 impaired drivers from the road as a part of a special ...UNL Study finds Nebraska Ag Land Values up 5%
Mar 18, 2024 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics
Lincoln, Nebraska, March 18, 2024 — The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased 5% over the prior year, to an average of $4,0...Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Prioritizing Flood Prevention
Mar 18, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
Five years ago this week, blizzards and floods caused the most widespread natural disaster in Nebraska’s history. The floods claimed lives an...Troopers Arrest Four After Pursuit Near Gretna
Mar 17, 2024 / Nebraska State Patrol
(OMAHA, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, arrested four pe...Three Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Lincoln County
Mar 16, 2024 / Nebraska State Patrol
(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested ...Accountability for Second Amendment Encroachment
Mar 15, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Since March 4, 1789, our Constitution has defined the powers of our federal government and bound the United States together. Ratified shortly there...Nebraska State Patrol Encourages Safe Driving This St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 15, 2024 / NSP
MARCH 15, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Don’t rely on luck to make roadways safe this St. Patrick’s Day. Nebraska State Troo...Celebrating Nebraska Agriculture
Mar 15, 2024 / By Andela Taylor, NCTA News
As National Ag Week approaches, it's essential to reflect on agriculture's pivotal role in Nebraska's economy and in shaping its identity and futur...Senator Ricketts Continues Border Briefing & Announces Mobile Office Hours
Mar 15, 2024 / Press Release
OMAHA, Neb. – Senator Pete Ricketts will be making campaign stops in North Platte and Kearney on Monday as he continues his Border Briefings ...Nebraska Educators Rising Recognizes State Leaders and Award Winners
Mar 15, 2024 / Nebraska Department of Education
More than 350 youth members and adult sponsors from 30 chapters from across the state gathered for the annual Nebraska Educators Rising (EdRising) ...Nebraska Availability Map Challenge Period Opens
Mar 15, 2024 / NBO
March 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today the Nebraska Broadband Office (NBO) announces the next step in its work bringing the Broadband, E...Troopers Arrest 35 Impaired Drivers During State Basketball
Mar 14, 2024 / NSP
MARCH 14, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska State Troopers removed from the road 35 impaired drivers during this year’s NSAA ...Work Will Begin on I-80, in Dawson and Buffalo Counties
Mar 14, 2024 / NDOT
March 14, 2024 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 20 on I-80 from reference post 254+80 to reference post ...Attorney General Hilgers and State Treasurer Briese Warn Nebraskans about Tax-Related Scams
Mar 14, 2024 / Press Release
Tax season is in full swing, along with tax scams. According to the IRS, thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal infor...No New Taxes Nebraska Announces Opposition to EPIC Tax Ballot Initiative
Mar 14, 2024 / NNT
LINCOLN, Neb. – Today, No New Taxes Nebraska officially launched its campaign to stop the EPIC tax. No New Taxes is a joint effort of over 40...Ricketts, Blumenthal in Real Clear Health: Relying on China for Medical Device Production “A Mistake We Can’t Afford to Make”
Mar 14, 2024 / Pete Ricketts & Richard Blumenthal
The COVID-19 pandemic forced our entire health care system into overdrive. Physicians, nurses, and hospital staff worked around the clock, risking ...Gov. Pillen Issues “Call to Action” Following AD Alberts Announced Departure
Mar 14, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a statement regarding the departure of Nebraska Athletic Director Trev Alberts, as well as a &ld...NSF Board Meets Friday (2nd Revised Agenda)
Mar 14, 2024 / NSF
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDREVISED* Meeting AgendaMarch 15, 2024 – 1:30 P.M.Administrative Offices, Grand Island, NE1. Call to Order 2. Roll C...Attorney General Hilgers Challenges SEC Climate Rule
Mar 14, 2024 / AG
LINCOLN — Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a multi-state coalition, led by Iowa, in a lawsuit to block the Securities and Exchan...Gov. Pillen Approves LB 574 Regulations on Nonsurgical, Gender Altering Treatments
Mar 14, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved regulations governing nonsurgical pharmaceutical gender altering treatments for individuals un...Nebraska Corn Board Recognizes Agriculture Leaders at Annual Awards Dinner
Mar 13, 2024 / NCB
LINCOLN, Neb. – Two awards were given out at the Nebraska Corn Board’s (NCB) 2024 awards dinner on March 12 in Lincoln. The annual awar...The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program Announces Scholarship Winners
Mar 13, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., March. 12, 2024 —The Engler Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has announced th...Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Hall, Red Willow Counties
Mar 12, 2024 / NPD
MARCH 12, 2024 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Hall and...McCook Explosion South of Town
Mar 12, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
On March 11th 2024 McCook dispatch began receiving calls of an explosion south of McCook along Hwy 83. Red Willow Western Fire and McCook Fire and ...NDEE Director Macy Retires from State Government
Mar 12, 2024 / NDEE
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Jim Macy, director of the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy ...