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Bobbie’s Bargain Book returns – packed with over $1,500 in Fair Savings

Aug 12, 2025 / Jack Sheard

Fairgoers can stretch their dollars even further this year with the return of Bobbie’s Bargain Book, now on sale for just $5 through the end ...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Challenge to Illegal “Clean Truck Partnership”

Aug 12, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln, NE—Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced resolution of Nebraska’s pending lawsuit challenging the Clean Truck Partnership. T...

Nebraska State Patrol Now Hiring Troopers

Aug 11, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

August 11, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska State Patrol is building the next class of State Troopers. Applications are open now at Nebras...

Vladimir Torres-Rodriguez, a research assistant professor in agronomy and horticulture, checks on corn growing in an East Campus nursery plot used by the Schnable Lab team. From their work with Nebraska’s James Schnable, Torres-Rodriguez and Guangchao Sun helped an international team identify a hidden layer of genetic control within the DNA of corn. (Liz McCue/University Communication and Marketing)

Nebraska's corn expertise helps crack code in journey to revolutionize agriculture

Aug 11, 2025 / Troy Fedderson, University Communication and Marketing

Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 11, 2025 — Experts in the heart of Husker Nation are once again helping the world unravel the genetic secrets of corn...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Durham as District Court Judge in 11th Judicial District

Aug 11, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen appointed Chawnta Durham of North Platte as district court judge in the 11th Judicial District. That dist...

Drug Enforcement Administration Encourages Open Conversations on Dangers of Drugs and Social Media as Students Return to School

Aug 11, 2025 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer

OMAHA, Nebraska – As students across the state prepare to return to school, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is encou...

Kelsey Lauenstein and three horses special to her: Foxi (in the middle), Scarlett, Foxi’s dam (on the left), and Sweets, a half-sister to Foxi (on the right). The Shickley cowgirl is a barrel racer. Photo courtesy Lauenstein.

Local barrel racers to compete at Hastings rodeo

Aug 11, 2025 / Ruth Nicolaus For the Oregon Trail Rodeo

Hastings, Neb. – August 11, 2025 – Two local cowgirls are among the more than 150 contestants competing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Ha...

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NDCS continues storm damage response

Aug 11, 2025 / NDCS

August 10, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) continues its emergency response plan following ext...