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Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Guard as Wildfires Burn in Central and Western Nebraska
Mar 13, 2026 / Governor's Office
LINCOLN, NE -- Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires ...
McCook Fire Department Has Issued an Immediate Burn Ban
Mar 13, 2026 / McCook Fire Department
Due to extremely dry conditions, lack of recent precipitation, and increased risk of wildfires, the McCook Fire Department has issued an immediate ...
Fire Update with Frontier Co Sheriff Michael Jordan
Mar 13, 2026 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office
Frontier County Sheriff- Please be advised that HWY 47 is shut down due to fires & please stay away from the area to allow crews to do their jo...
One Arrested After Fatality Crash in Lincoln County
Mar 13, 2026 / Nebraska State Patrol
North Platte, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a crash that claimed the life of another person t...
NDOT Reminds Residents Campaign Signs Are Not Allowed on State Right-of-Way
Mar 12, 2026 / Samantha Bernt
March 12, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place p...
Ricketts Highlights This Year’s Tax Benefits for Farmers and Ranchers
Mar 12, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed this year’s...
Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today
Mar 12, 2026 / NWS
Critical fire weather conditions are expected across the area during the afternoon and evening hours. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 12pm to ...
Nebraska Extension to host drought outlook webinar for cattle producers
Mar 12, 2026 / Natalie Jones IANR Communications
Nebraska cattle producers facing ongoing drought conditions have an opportunity to learn more about the current weather outlook and potential impac...
Stitch by stitch, student-led crochet club builds community at UNK
Mar 12, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – Julia McKlem moved from table to table inside a classroom in the basement of Calvin T. Ryan Library, stopping beside each group of ...
Debate Continues On Nebraska State Budget
Mar 11, 2026 / KRGI News
The second budget bill was up for debate at the Nebraska Legislature this morning. LB 1072, introduced by the Speaker at the request of the ...
Debate Begins on Second Budget Bill at Legislature
Mar 11, 2026 / KRGI News
Debate began on LB1072, the second budget bill at the Nebraska Legislature on Tuesday. LB 1072, introduced by the Speaker at the request of ...
Budget Debate Begins in Lincoln
Mar 10, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1071 and subsequent amendments will be on the legislative docket as the week continues. It's the major appropriations bill for the session. Lawma...
Nebraska Lawmakers Keep School Choice Funds in Budget
Mar 10, 2026 / KRGI News
A proposal to eliminate $3.5 million in funds to help students attend private schools failed at the Nebraska Legislature on Monday. The funding is ...
Multistate Coalition Successfully Challenges Biden Administration Housing Rule that Would Increase Construction Costs
Mar 10, 2026 / Nebraska Attorney General's Office
Attorney General Hilgers announced today that a federal court in Texas has vacated a rule implemented by the Biden Administration that would have i...
Near Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Forecast
Mar 10, 2026 / NWS Hastings
Near critical to Critical fire weather conditions are possible across the area Wednesday through the weekend due to breezy winds and low afternoon ...
NCTA Crops Judging Team Wins Iowa State Contest, Continues Season of Dominance
Mar 10, 2026 / By NCTA News
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Crops Judging Team continued an exceptional competitive season this weekend, earning first-place team...
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Receives Positive Review in Comprehensive Higher Learning Commission Evaluation
Mar 9, 2026 / NCTA News
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), has successfully completed a comprehensive evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission, reaf...
Nebraska DMV Unveils Newly Redesigned Driver License and State ID Cards
Mar 9, 2026 / Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
LINCOLN, NE - The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the launch of a newly redesigned driver license and state identificat...
LB1067 Advanced at the Unicameral
Mar 9, 2026 / KRGI News
LB1067 would increase the Nebraska Documentary Stamp Tax on real estate transactions and allocate the increased funds in equal amounts to the ...
Fairness for Girls Launches Ballot Initiative to Protect Nebraska’s Girls’ Sports
Mar 9, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, Neb. – Today, Fairness for Girls, a ballot initiative proposing a Nebraska constitutional amendment to protect women’s and gir...
Dr. Ryan Foor Announced as Deputy Commissioner of Education
Mar 9, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications
The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Ryan Foor as a Deputy Commissioner of Education. As deputy commissioner, Dr. Foor will prov...
Ricketts on Philippines: One of the Most Consequential Diplomatic Assignments in the Indo Pacific
Mar 9, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) chaired a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing where he discussed the impor...
March Hiring Events and Multilingual Workshops to Support Workers Impacted by Tyson Closure
Mar 7, 2026 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
LINCOLN - In response to the recent Tyson Foods closure and the significant impact on workers and families across the region, the Nebraska Departme...
Legislative Amendment to Fast Track Tom Osborne into the Nebraska Hall of Fame Stalls.
Mar 6, 2026 / KRGI News
The initial effort to change rules to immediately allow Tom Osborne into the Nebraska State Hall of fame hit a snag. District 33 State Senato...
Free Farm & Ranch Succession Workshops Offered March 11 in Curtis
Mar 5, 2026 / Andela Taylor
Nebraska farm and ranch families are invited to attend a free educational workshop focused on succession and estate planning. Hosted by the Nebrask...