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Counting Our Blessings This Christmas

Dec 20, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Christmas is a time for counting our blessings. As we near the end of 2024, I am so grateful for the freedoms we enjoy in United States and my prec...

Celebrating the National Guard

Dec 20, 2024 / By Jim Pillen

December 20, 2024 When you are elected Governor of a state, you take on an awesome responsibility – that of commander-in-chief. It&rsquo...

Ricketts Announces United States Military Service Academy Nominations

Dec 20, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the names of 30 Nebraskans he is nominating for application to the Unit...

Nebraska’s November 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.8 Percent

Dec 20, 2024 / NDOL

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November 2024 is 2.8 perc...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Dec 20, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours arou...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

Dec 20, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

The Christmas season is one of joy, peace, and reflection. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the many blessings in our lives. We d...

Gov. Pillen Talks About Success of Implementing S-EBT and Continued Improvements for 2025

Dec 19, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting achievements of Summer EBT (S-EBT) and has introduced additions to the program, as the stat...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Plummets as Trump Bump Fades

Dec 19, 2024 / Creighton University

Farm Loan Delinquencies Steady & Low December 2024 Survey Results at-a-Glance: We at Creighton University, and bank executives in our survey,...

McCook Fire Department Responded to a Structure Fire Wednesday Morning

Dec 18, 2024 / McCook Fire Department

The City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire early Wednesday morning, December 18th in McCook. Numerous 911 calls...

Alignment Between NCTA and CASNR to Strengthen Technical Ag Training in Nebraska

Dec 18, 2024 / NU Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 16 — For more than a century, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis has been a cornerstone of te...

Attorney General Hilgers Supports the Dakota Access Pipeline to Protect Farmers and Keep Nebraskans Safe

Dec 18, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln—Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a 13-state coalition to defend the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has safely transported...

NDOT Reveals Winners of Fourth Annual “Name-A-Snowplow” Contest

Dec 17, 2024 / NDOT

Dec. 17, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is excited to announce winners of its fourth annual &ld...

State Fair Board Meeting Agenda

Dec 17, 2024 / NSF

Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 2024 – 1:00 pmNebraska State Fair Board Room, Grand Island, NE1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Inform Public of Open...

EPA Fines Culbertson, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations

Dec 17, 2024 / Neb EPA

LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 13, 2024) – Kugler Oil Company has agreed to pay a $119,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Cle...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Multiple Counties

Dec 17, 2024 / NSP

December 17, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Thomas, Ho...

Extension Receives $300 K USDA Grant

Dec 17, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 17, 2024 — Nebraska Extension has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to engage in a st...

Platte Institute Releases New Report Advocating for School Choice in Nebraska

Dec 17, 2024 / Ryan Kopsa Platte Institue

OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute has unveiled a new report, Nebraska Needs School Choice, authored by Neal McCluskey, Director of the Center ...

UNK contest invites high school writers, artists to explore ‘Nebraska Values’

Dec 17, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson UNK News editor

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s English Department is inviting Nebraska high school students to participate in the 20...

Smith Offers Tickets for Presidential Inauguration

Dec 17, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) encouraged residents of Nebraska’s Third District interested in attending the...

Alignment Between NCTA and CASNR to Strengthen Technical Ag Training in Nebraska

Dec 17, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 16 — For more than a century, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis has been a cornerstone of te...

Gov. Pillen Joins Other Republican Governors in Voicing Support for Noem Confirmation as DHS Secretary

Dec 16, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined other Republican governors supporting President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of South D...

November Traffic Fatality Toll

Dec 16, 2024 / NDOT

Dec. 16, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of November 2024, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, a...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Change Healthcare

Dec 16, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln—Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a major lawsuit in Lancaster County District Court against Change Healthcare alleging viol...

Overdose Deaths Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms

Dec 16, 2024 / DEA

OMAHA, Neb.  – Tis’ the season for holiday travel and family gatherings and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Divisi...

Lead testing, remediation grants available for schools, licensed child care programs

Dec 14, 2024 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program has grant funds available f...