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AgConverge Conference to Highlight Ag Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Nov 11, 2025 / Cara Pesek, IANR Communications
Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 11, 2025 — Innovators, entrepreneurs, producers, researchers, corporations and investors will gather in Gothenburg on...
Thanksgiving is leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires
Nov 11, 2025 / Lorraine Carli
November 11, 2025 – An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 38...
Ricketts Highlights Nebraska Wins in Bipartisan Solution Ending Government Shutdown
Nov 11, 2025 / Noah Sadlier
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted the Nebraska wins in the bipartisan package to end the government shu...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Derek Vaughn as Associate Supreme Court Justice
Nov 11, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of the Honorable Derek Ray Vaughn of Omaha to the Nebraska Supreme Court, ...
Ag Land Management Webinar Planned on Cash Rents, Farm Programs, Leasing
Nov 10, 2025 / Ryan Evans Communications Specialist
Lincoln, Nebraska, Nov. 10, 2025 — The latest trends in 2025 Nebraska county-level cash rental rates, ARC and PLC coverage options and leasin...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Nebraskans Aren’t Leverage
Nov 8, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
The Schumer Shutdown continues. It's the longest government shutdown in history, and we're seeing the impacts all across the country. T...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Larsen as DED Director, Names Donley as General Counsel
Nov 8, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen as the director of the Department of Economic Deve...
Former Bellevue Officer Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
Nov 8, 2025 / Cody Thomas
November 7, 2025 (Bellevue, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a former Bellevue Police Department offi...
Nebraska Center for the Book Honors 2025 Award Recipients at Literary Festival
Nov 7, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek
The Nebraska Center for the Book is proud to announce the recipients of its three distinguished literary honors: the Jane Pope Geske Award, the Mil...
Choices for Seniors
Nov 7, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
On October 15, despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Medicare open enrollment window began. This important annual opportunity allows...
Nebraska Beef Passport Travelers Earn Top Honors in 2025 Season
Nov 7, 2025 / Adam Wegner, Director of Marketing
Kearney, NE (November 7, 2025) – After another summer of beef-fueled adventures across the state, the Nebraska Beef Council has announced the...
Governor Pillen Signs Executive Order Restricting Taxpayer Dollars to Abortion Providers
Nov 6, 2025 / Barry Stevens
Hear the complete press conference below. LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order placing restrictions on abortio...
Nebraskans Urged to Prepare Early for Winter Weather Winter Weather Awareness Day
Nov 6, 2025 / Katrina Cerveny, Public Information Officer
November 6, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska officials are encouraging residents to take proactive steps now to get ready for the winter...
Professional Volleyball to Make Grand Island Debut as LOVB Nebraska Hosts LOVB Salt Lake City at the Heartland Events Center
Nov 6, 2025 / Sp
Grand Island, Neb. — Professional volleyball is making its Grand Island debut! Excitement is already building for one of the biggest sportin...
Familiar Face Joins Dean’s Office Team
Nov 6, 2025 / NCTA News
Curtis, NE - The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) welcomes Victoria Grunden, a 2014 graduate, as the new Administrative Associate i...
Treasurer Spellerberg Takes Oath of Office
Nov 6, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(Lincoln) Today former Fremont Mayor Joey Spellerberg was sworn in as Nebraska’s 47th State Treasurer, taking on the role of the state’...
17-Year-Old in Custody After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
Nov 6, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
November 6, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have apprehended a 17-year-old and recovered a stolen vehicle ...
Making the Right Call: PSC Hosting Workshop on Autodialer Compliance
Nov 6, 2025 / Jason McFarley – Public Information & Education Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) will host an informational workshop focused on autodialer and robocall tools and ...
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation in Lincoln
Nov 6, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
November 5, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln Police Department are investigating an offic...
Kearney Canal project gives UNK students real-world training in fisheries biology
Nov 6, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications
KEARNEY – The temperature was still in the mid-30s when they arrived at the first sampling site. As the rising sun bathed nearby Yanney Park...
Julie Slama Releases Statement on Suspending Campaign
Nov 5, 2025 / Press Release
DUNBAR, Neb. – I launched my campaign to bring new energy and a fresh perspective to the State Treasurer’s office. After Monday’s...
Attorney General Hilgers Sues Web of Dark Money Groups Funded by Foreign Billionaire
Nov 5, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
Hear the press conference below. LINCOLN—Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sued Swiss national Hansjörg Wyss and six Wyss-backed e...
New BHECN data offers clearer view of Nebraska’s behavioral health workforce
Nov 5, 2025 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
A new report from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) shows that Nebraska has made steady progress in addressing behavioral ...
NSP Seeks Feedback as Part of CALEA Accreditation
Nov 5, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
(Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) welcomes feedback from the public as part of its ongoing commitment to public safety ...
NCTA/Reinke Partnership Expands Student Career Options
Nov 5, 2025 / By Jean Meinzer – NCTA News
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