Local News
Nebraska’s July 2025 Unemployment Rate is 3.0 Percent
Aug 19, 2025 / NDOL
LINCOLN - Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for July 2025 is 3.0 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged from the prior mo...
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy to Combine in All-Stock Merger to Create a Premier Regional Regulated Electric and Natural Gas Utility Company
Aug 19, 2025 / Jo Dee Black
RAPID CITY, SD and BUTTE, MT / SIOUX FALLS, SD — Aug. 19, 2025 – Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) and NorthWestern Energy Group, Inc. d/b/...
State Fair Begins on Friday. 
Aug 18, 2025 / KRGI News
Courtney Glock, State Fair Communications Director, visited with Brian Gallagher.
Missing Inmate Arrested
Aug 18, 2025 / NDOC
August 18, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – An inmate who went missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L) has been arrested ...
Youth Opportunities
Aug 16, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
The transition from summer to fall is a busy time in the Cornhusker State. As farmers prepare for harvest and the new football and volleyball seaso...
NDOT, Pillen Administration Celebrate Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Recipients with Signing Ceremony
Aug 16, 2025 / Jay Omar
August 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Pillen administration hosted a signing ceremony on...
UNL and NCTA Partner in Online 'Prime Education' Course to Boost State Meat Processing Industry
Aug 16, 2025 / By Eric Buck | Animal Science
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will open enrollment to the public on Aug. 18 for &ldqu...
Troopers Close Summer Travel Season with Drive Sober Campaign
Aug 15, 2025 / NSP
August 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The summer driving season is rolling to a stop and the Nebraska State Patrol is working to keep roadw...
July Traffic Fatality Toll
Aug 15, 2025 / NDOT
August 15, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of July 2025, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, acc...
Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces Domestic Abuse Death Review Team Annual Report
Aug 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
Today, the Domestic Abuse Death Review Team (DADRT) issued its 2025 report, which examines cases of domestic violence deaths in Nebraska with the g...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Aug 15, 2025 / 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: Providing the Good Life
Aug 15, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
Rural communities are the heart and soul of Nebraska. Their health care needs are unique and require tailored solutions. The One Big Be...
Nebraska State Fair Offers Free Parking and Shuttle Service
Aug 15, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair has made it easy for guests to quickly get to the Fair safely and comfortably, with free parking, convenient shuttle servic...
Heat Advisory Today and Tomorrow
Aug 15, 2025 / NWS Hastings
Dangerous heat is expected Today & Saturday. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of south central Nebraska and portions of north central Kans...
Inmate missing from community corrections facility
Aug 15, 2025 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
August 14, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincol...
Gov. Pillen Hosts ‘Growing Nebraska’ Summit, Inaugural Youth Summit in Kearney
Aug 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen welcomed more than 900 participants to Kearney for the 2025 Governor’s Summit: Growing Nebraska...
Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award Winners Announced
Aug 14, 2025 / Bailee Juroshek
Celebrate Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award winners with author readings and an awards presentation ceremony at the Nebraska Celebration of Book&rsq...
Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center receives governor's award
Aug 14, 2025 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 14, 2025 — The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center has received the Governor’s Excellence in Ag Partnership A...
Briese Celebrates Able to Save Day
Aug 14, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(Lincoln) Today Treasurer Tom Briese joined with disability advocates across the country to national ABLE to Save Day. This day is dedicated to rai...
Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search finals set for August 30 at State Fair
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The stage is set, the talent is top-notch, and the audience gets a say — Nebraska’s premier showcase for rising performers, the Galaxy ...
From handmade treasures to big-ticket items, the Marketplace has it all
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Shopping at the Nebraska State Fair isn’t just about filling a bag — it’s about discovering something new, meeting the makers, an...
From Cucumbers to Korean Corn Dogs: Nebraska State Fair serves up tradition and adventure
Aug 14, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The Nebraska State Fair is known for many things — agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit — but nothing gets fairgoers talkin...
Heat Advisories Return
Aug 14, 2025 / NWS
Dangerous heat returns to the area Friday & Saturday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached Decision Support ...
Crowd favorites and new surprises await fairgoers in Grand Island
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
You don’t need a ticket to a grandstand show to enjoy world-class performances at the Nebraska State Fair. From gravity-defying stunt dogs to...
Pepsi Live Music Series showcases 47 Nebraska bands across 54 genres
Aug 13, 2025 / Jack Sheard
The sounds of Nebraska will fill the air during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair as the Pepsi Live Music Series brings 47 different bands and performer...