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Seven College Students to Begin Summer Internships Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board

Seven College Students to Begin Summer Internships Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board

May 12, 2025 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications

LINCOLN, Neb. – As the school year comes to a close, seven talented undergraduate students are gearing up for immersive internship experience...

NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County

May 10, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

May 10, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County. This mo...

Fire Threat Upgraded

May 10, 2025 / NWS

The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Sunday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached ...

Gov. Pillen Extends Burn Ban in Central, Western Nebraska

May 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and wes...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Renewable Fuels

May 9, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

In May, we celebrate Renewable Fuels Month. It’s a time to celebrate Nebraska’s farmers, rural communities, and home-grown energy. Nebr...
Gov. Pillen, NDVA Host World War II Veteran Recognition Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda

Gov. Pillen, NDVA Host World War II Veteran Recognition Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda

May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by friends, family, state senators and fellow veterans, a group of World War II veterans were recognized for their s...
NSP Kickstarts Summer with Make It Click Campaign

NSP Kickstarts Summer with Make It Click CampaignAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 9, 2025 / NSP

Listen to the Press Conference below. MAY 8, 2025 (LINCON, NEB.)  —   Summer is on its way! The Nebraska State Patrol is starting ...

Local Reaction to Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025 / KRGI News

5/8/2025 - Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIVFrom Bishop Joseph G. HanefeldtI join with Catholics throughout the world in celebrating the el...

Gov. Pillen Provides Statement on UK Trade Deal

May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a strong advocate for Nebraska agriculture and trade, released the following statement regarding President...

Showcase Your Fair Face at the 11th Annual Nebraska State Fair Marathon

May 8, 2025 / Jack Sheard

GRAND ISLAND – Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for a memorable morning with family and friends, there's never been a bette...

Top Honors at NACTA for Crops Team

May 8, 2025 / By NCTA News

Topping off another excellent year, the NCTA Crops Judging team retained their 1st place title in the Crops contest and added the top spot in Preci...
Gov. Pillen Hosts Ceremonial Bill Celebrating Creation of New State Agency

Gov. Pillen Hosts Ceremonial Bill Celebrating Creation of New State AgencyAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 7, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Listen to the press conference below.LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen ceremoniously signed LB317, creating the Nebraska Department of...
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Law Enforcement Leaders Join  in Opposition to LB677

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers and Law Enforcement Leaders Join in Opposition to LB677

May 7, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers, with Nebraska law enforcement leaders, announced strong, unified opposition to AM1251 to LB677, a bill known ...
Photo Credit: Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation/Facebook

Koch Family Donates $50,000 To Nebraska State Fair 1868 FoundationAudio Icon, this article contains audio

May 7, 2025 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation received a generous donation this week to help with the restoration and maintenance of...
Justin Korver harvests corn in southeast Lancaster County in November 2023. Total farm receipts in Nebraska are projected to increase $731 million, to $33.37 billion, in 2025. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

Nebraska farm income projected to increase 55% in 2025

May 7, 2025 / Ryan Evans, Department of Agricultural Economics

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 7, 2025 — Nebraska net farm income is forecast to increase 55% in 2025, to a record $9.42 billion, according to new pr...
Brooke Envick will serve as the next dean of the UNK College of Business and Technology. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Brooke Envick selected to lead UNK College of Business and Technology

May 6, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News

KEARNEY – Following a national search, the University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected Brooke Envick as the next dean of the College of Bu...
NCTA Ag Business competitors visit Honey Creek Farm (L-R): Owen Harb, Grand Island; Jordan Lans, Lexington; Tyler Keener, Mitchell; and Erik Snyder, Grant.

NCTA Ag Business Students Compete Well

May 6, 2025 / Andela Taylor Recruiting Coordinator & Media Contact

National competitions like the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) are an excellent proving ground for effective teaching a...

Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions

May 6, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing appointments made to boards and commissions December 31, 2024, through March 31, 2025. The l...

Galaxy of Stars Talent Search Returns to Nebraska State Fair

May 6, 2025 / Jack Sheard

GRAND ISLAND — The Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search, Nebraska’s premier stage for rising performers, is returning to the Nebraska Sta...
Sorghum leaves show feeding damage from fall armyworms in Joe Louis’ entomology lab. Once the creatures begin feeding on plant stems or leaves, ag producers typically lose at least a quarter of their crop. (Emma Saathoff/IANR Media)

Husker Research Unlocks Secrets of Sorghum's Defense Against Fall Armyworm

May 6, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 6, 2025 — University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists continue to advance the understanding of sorghum’s nat...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-led Challenge to California’s Electric-Truck Mandates

May 6, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln, NE—Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that California has agreed to repeal its electric-truck mandates that reach well beyond C...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

May 6, 2025 / USDA

NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION LINCOLN, Neb. May 5, 2025 - For the week ending May 4, 2025, there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork,...

Open Sky Legislative Update

May 6, 2025 / Open Sky

Four things to know about the budget as we move into debate1. Low spending growthProjected General Fund spending for the coming biennium in the bud...

Platte Institute Proposes $162 Million Spending Freeze to Help Close Nebraska Budget Gap 

May 5, 2025 / Ryan Kopsa Communications and Marketing Director

OMAHA, NE — At a virtual press conference held Monday afternoon, the Platte Institute proposed a targeted, responsible solution for addressin...

NDEE begins weekly public lake sampling

May 5, 2025 / Amanda Woita

The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) and its partners have begun weekly sampling of public lakes across Nebraska. This samplin...