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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...
Make Sober Driving a Priority this Independence Day Weekend
Jul 2, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
July 2, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The skies across Nebraska will fill with fireworks as the roads fill with travelers during the busy Inde...
Community Hospital Announces Closure of Curtis Medical Center
Jul 2, 2025 / Community Hospital
Community Hospital has announced the difficult decision to close Curtis Medical Center, located in Curtis, Nebraska. An exact date for the closure ...
Audit Finds Improper Payments to Current and Former Government Employees – Living and Dead Alike
Jul 2, 2025 / Press Release
State Auditor Mike Foley has released a management letter to 15 State agencies, documenting tens of thousands of dollars in public funds wasted due...
Final Days to Snag $42 Carnival Wristbands for just $25
Jul 2, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Time is running out to lock in one of the best deals of the summer at the Nebraska State Fair. Valued at $42 during the Fair, carnival wristbands a...
Hastings College announces endowed professorships, lectureship
Jul 2, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Dr. Wayne Riggs, Hastings College vice president of academic affairs and dean of the faculty, has announced faculty wh...
Slow Growth for Mid-America Manufacturing
Jul 1, 2025 / Creighton University
June 2025 Survey Highlights:*The overall Mid-America Business Conditions Index declined for the month but remained above growth neutral for the six...
Sebastian Dunbar of Superior, NE, Convicted of First-Degree Murder
Jul 1, 2025 / Heather Buell
Yesterday, Sebastian Dunbar, 31, was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Molly Gruber in Superior, Nebraska. On December 17, 2023, Du...
Gov. Pillen Signs Emergency Regulations Guiding Implementation of Medical Cannabis
Jul 1, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has approved emergency regulations adopted by the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission during its most rece...
New Exhibit at the Nebraska History Museum Designed for Blind and Visually Impaired
Jun 30, 2025 / Allan Urlis
Lincoln, NE - 06/30/2025 - The second new exhibit opened to the public this month at the Nebraska History Museum honors a Lincoln landmark, Pershin...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Janee Pannkuk as Chairperson of Nebraska Board of Parole
Jun 30, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha as chairperson of the Nebraska Board of Paro...