Local News

Third District Makes America Great

Jul 5, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

During Independence Day weekend, the blessings of freedom and the memories of the American patriots who laid the foundation for our republic with t...

Gov. Pillen Appoints Interim Economic Development Director

Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Maureen Larsen to serve as the Interim Director of the Nebraska D...

Reaction Varies to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill

Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release

Gov. Pillen Praises Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill  LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the U.S...

Troopers Stop Dozens of Speeders in I-80 Construction Zone

Jul 3, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

June 3, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is emphasizing the importance of following posted speed limits following a spe...

Hugh Butler Lake Health Notice

Jul 3, 2025 / SWNPHD

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has been notified of high levels of E. Coli at Hugh Butler Lake in Frontier County also known ...

Governor Pillen Issues Independence Day Proclamation

Jul 3, 2025 / Laura Strimple

 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued a proclamation marking Independence Day, in which he asked Nebraskans to take due notice o...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating America

Jul 3, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Today we celebrate the 249th anniversary of America’s founding. With the Declaration of Independence, our founders sought to overthrow tyrann...

Six Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial District

Jul 3, 2025 / Press Release

July 1, 2025LINCOLN – Greg M. Ariza, Lincoln; Shane M. Cochran, Kearney; Chawnta M. Durham, North Platte; Stephen B. King, North Platte; Terr...