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Gov. Pillen Vetoes Several Bills on Thursday
Apr 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Governor Jim Pillen vetoed five bills on Thursday. Four attempted overrides failed on Friday morning. LINCOLN, NE – , Governor Jim Pil...
March Traffic Fatality Toll
Apr 17, 2026 / NDOT
April 16, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of March 2026, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadway...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Piccolo to Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judicial District
Apr 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE - Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Michael E. Piccolo of North Platte to the Court of Appeals in the Sixth Judic...
Rural Mainstreet Index Falls Below Growth Neutral for Third Consecutive Month
Apr 17, 2026 / Creighton University
April 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance: -The overall RMI dropped below growth neutral for the third consecutive month.-More than half of bankers re...
Nebraska State Treasurer Touches on a Variety of Subjects
Apr 16, 2026 / KRGI News
Joey Spellerberg has been the Nebraska State Treasurer about six months. He was appointed by Governor Pillen in early November 2026. He and ...
MPS Superintendent Grant Norgaard Accepts New Role With the Nebraska Department of Education
Apr 16, 2026 / Josh Keenportz
McCook Public Schools Superintendent Grant Norgaard excited about new job with the Nebraska Department of Education. He will become the Assistant C...
MPCC to List Project House for Sale
Apr 15, 2026 / MPCC- NP
North Platte, Neb. – Mid-Plains Community College to put its recently completed project house, located at 2121 Iron Eagle Court in North Plat...
Nebraska Joins FTC and Coalition of States to Restore Competition in the Digital Advertising Ecosystem
Apr 15, 2026 / Heather Buell
Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of states filed a lawsuit to stop collusion betw...
Beef Quality Assurance helps producers achieve long-term success
Apr 15, 2026 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., April 15, 2026 —For Nebraska producer Troy Anderson, his family is deeply rooted in doing things the right way. That began wit...
PSC Issues Reminder About Choice Gas Deadline
Apr 15, 2026 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding eligible Black Hills Energy customers that they have one week remain...
Gov. Pillen Highlights Department of Revenue Tax Return Improvements
Apr 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting system changes made by the Nebraska Department of Revenue (NDOR) to speed up refund timefra...
May, June dates set for annual tractor/equipment safety training for young and beginning farmers
Apr 14, 2026 / Kelsey Kirk
UNMC’s Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, will oversee the courses. The Cen...
Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Crime Commission Executive Director Tuma
Apr 14, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pilen announced the retirement of Executive Director Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforceme...
Commission Approves Black Hills Refund Plan
Apr 14, 2026 / Jason McFarley
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a refund plan from Black Hills Energy that will return approximate...
Nebraska State Fair welcomes Home Free for free concert at TD Landing
Apr 14, 2026 / Jack Sheard
All-vocal country group Home Free will bring their signature harmonies and high-energy performance to the Nebraska State Fair, headlining a free co...
Senator Tributes Highlight Friday's Legislative Session
Apr 13, 2026 / KRGI News
In addition to final bill readings on Friday, Nebraska Senators had a chance to pay tribute to outgoing members. Loren Lippincott gave a salute to ...
Red Flag Warning Issued
Apr 13, 2026 / NWS Hastings
Key Message #1:Our entire forecast area is under a Red Flag Warning from 12-9 PM today. Although it will not be "overly-windy", gusts ranging from ...
Sec. of Education McMahon Visits Nebraska
Apr 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple
The University of Nebraska marked progress toward its major joint accreditation initiative with a visit from U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMa...
Art professor Brian Corr debuts solo exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska Art
Apr 10, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is currently hosting a solo exhibition featuring the work of Dr. Brian Corr, an asso...
LB1050 Fails to Advance at Legislature
Apr 9, 2026 / KRGI News
After four hours of debate, LB1050 failed to advance at the Nebraska Legislature. The amended bill would have directed the Nebraska Department of E...
Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Broadband Director Haggerty
Apr 8, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Patrick Haggerty, director of the Broadband Office will be leaving his position with ...
One Arrested Following Pursuit in Lincoln County
Apr 8, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
APRIL 8, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers, with assistance from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and North Platte Po...
Meeske to headline 2026 Faith & Science Symposium
Apr 8, 2026 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – The 3rd annual Sachtleben/Throckmorton Faith & Science Symposium, co-hosted by Hastings College and First Presbyte...
Livestock Brand Bill Advances to Final reading
Apr 8, 2026 / KRGI News
After 30 minutes of debate LB1187 advances at the Nebraska Legislature on Wednesday. LB1187, as introduced by Niobrara Sen. Barry DeKay, would rais...
Nebraska’s January Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.0%
Apr 8, 2026 / Grace Johnson
Nebraska’s Job Market Steady Amid National ChangesNebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for January 2026 is 3.0 percent, seasonally ...