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Inaugural associate pharmacy dean named for Kearney campus

Sep 16, 2024 / UNMC

Linda Sobeski, PharmD, will lead the UNMC College of Pharmacy program based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Linda Sobeski, PharmD, has b...

Gov. Pillen Offers Statement on Status of Special Session for Winner Take All

Sep 15, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen offered the following statement regarding the status of consideration for a special session on resto...

Better Choice for Students

Sep 15, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

A good education is foundational for a child’s future. By setting the stage for success, quality K-12 education can be a difference maker in ...

NSP Warns of Social Media Scammers Posing as Government Officials

Sep 15, 2024 / NSP

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 (LINCOLN, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is urging Nebraskans to exercise caution when communicating online. In t...

Consider the Runza: UNK professor uses popular fast-food item to teach Nebraska history

Sep 15, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications

KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney associate history professor Nathan Tye stood at the front of a classroom inside Copeland Hall. B...

Four Submit their Names for Supreme Court Chief Justice

Sep 15, 2024 / NSC

September 13, 2024 LINCOLN – David J. A. Bargen, Adams; PaTricia A. Freeman, Papillion; Jeffrey J. Funke and Ryan S. Post, both of Linco...

Both Abortion Issues & Private School Scholarship Repeal Will Be on the Nebraska November Ballot

Sep 13, 2024 / KRGI News

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Supreme Court  has ruled that both abortion related measures can remain on the November ballot.  The court ...

Charges Filed in Hall County Petition Fraud Case

Sep 13, 2024 / AG

Hall County Attorney Martin Klein and Attorney General Mike Hilgers hosted a joint press conference today announcing a Class IV felony charge relat...

Nebraska Crop Production Report

Sep 12, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. September 12, 2024 - Based on September 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2024corn crop is forecast at 1.89 billion bushels, up 9% from last y...

Smith Bill to Expand School Choice Passed by Ways and Means Committee

Sep 12, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means Jason Smith (R-MO) released the follow...

Trooper and K9 Receive National Recognition

Sep 11, 2024 / NSP

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — A Nebraska State Trooper and K9 have received a national honor for their work with the Nebraska St...

Women in Ag Featured at HHD

Sep 11, 2024 / KRGI News

Jessica Groskopf,  Extension Educator for Agricultural Economics, talked with Steve Stein about Wednesday's Women in Agriculture program at Hu...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following a Shooting Inside Omaha School

Sep 11, 2024 / Press Release

No school at Omaha Northwest after a shooting. The 14 year old suspect was taken into custody. A 15 year old male was transported to an Omaha hospi...

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day

Sep 11, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day, September 1...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Sep 10, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. September 9, 2024 - For the week ending September 8, 2024, there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's N...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Sep 10, 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: An EV Mandate Lie from VP Kamala Harris

Sep 10, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

For years, Vice President Kamala Harris has supported some of the most extreme electric vehicle (EV) mandates proposed by her Party. She consistent...

University of Nebraska Medical Center enrollment rises for 24th straight year

Sep 9, 2024 / UNMC

For the 24th straight year, enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center increased. The fall enrollment figure is 4,703 students, a 3.2%...

Nebraska State Fair Celebrates Growth in Key Areas for 2024

Sep 9, 2024 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director

The Nebraska State Fair recently announced a successful 2024 event, with increased attendance and participation across multiple categories, highlig...

Briese Announces Innovative Scholarship Program for Nebraska Students

Sep 9, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, September 9, 2024 — Today Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese announced the rollout of LB 1402, a groundbreaking initiativ...

Gold formally installed as University of Nebraska president, outlines vision for an 'extraordinary tomorrow'

Sep 9, 2024 / NNS

LINCOLN — Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., was formally installed as the ninth president of the University of Nebraska System during an academic ceremo...

South Locust Paving Project Begins

Sep 9, 2024 / City of GI

City of Grand Island – South Locust Street Paving Improvement Project; Highway 34 to Wood River Diversion Canal.  The City of Grand Isl...

Broken Bow native wins 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

Sep 7, 2024 / Press Release

Nancy Sedlacek, of Broken Bow, is the winner of the 2024 North Platte Community College raffle car - a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. Her ticket was drawn...

Fixing the IRS

Sep 7, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

In August 2022, when President Biden signed into law the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, it included an $80 billion increase in IRS funding. Acc...

Community Hospital Hosts Wellness Fair at Curtis Fall Festival

Sep 6, 2024 / Community Hospital Public Relations

McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital, in partnership with Curtis Medical Center, invites you to take control of your health at our upcoming...