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Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Backing the Blue
May 16, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
This week is National Police Week. It’s a time to thank the law enforcement officers who keep us safe. Officers across Nebraska work hard to ...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
May 16, 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...
NDEE launches interactive HAB map
May 16, 2025 / NDEE
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) has added a new interactive mapping tool to the Beach Watch webpage ...
Gov. Pillen Addresses Bills to be Signed in Coming Week
May 16, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – A slate of bills – all priorities of Governor Jim Pillen – will be signed into law in the coming week. They include...
Governor Pillen Issues Statement on Historic Budget Package
May 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen expressed his appreciation to the Legislature for passing a historic budget which maintains spending...
Gov. Pillen Appreciates Federal Waiver for Drivers Hauling Much Needed Fuels
May 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is expressing his appreciation to the Trump administration for enacting a regional federal waiver on servic...
Briese Announces ‘Why I Want to Go to College’ Winners
May 15, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(Lincoln, NE) Today, Nebraska Treasurer Tom Briese announced the winners in the 2025 “Why I Want to Go to College” sweepstakes, sponsor...
Rural Mainstreet Economy Remains Weak
May 15, 2025 / Creighton University
OMAHA, Nebraska (May 15, 2025) — For the 20th time in the past 21 months, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below the 50.0 growth...
Legislative Session Down to the Final 10 Days
May 15, 2025 / KRGI News
LB 89, a bill to protect girls from competing against boys in sports, advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. Governor Jim Pillen provided the state...
Gov Pillen Joins Republican Governors in Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month and Israel’s Independence Day
May 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Republican governors in a statement of support for Jewish American Heritage Month and standin...
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
May 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has ordered that all U.S. and Nebraska flags be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 15 for Peace Officers ...
Phi Theta Kappa Inducts New Members
May 14, 2025 / by NCTA News
CURTIS, Neb. – The Alpha Iota Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) inducted sixteen new members at the May 7 ceremony with family and friends...
State Fair Board to Meet
May 14, 2025 / KRGI News
NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDMeeting AgendaMay 16, 2025 – 1 pmAdministrative Office, Grand Island 1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Inform Public o...
Governor Pillen Highlights the Importance of Education Savings
May 13, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 13, 2025) – Governor Jim Pillen is declaring May 29, 2025, as National 529 Day in Nebraska. This proclamation indicates th...
Nebraska Crop Production, Progress and Condition Report
May 13, 2025 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. May 12, 2025 - For the week ending May 11, 2025, there were 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National Ag...
Seven College Students to Begin Summer Internships Sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board
May 12, 2025 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications
LINCOLN, Neb. – As the school year comes to a close, seven talented undergraduate students are gearing up for immersive internship experience...
NSP Investigating Triple Murder-Suicide in Dawson County
May 10, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
May 10, 2025 (Lexington, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an apparent murder-suicide in rural Dawson County. This mo...
Fire Threat Upgraded
May 10, 2025 / NWS
The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for Sunday Please find additional information and forecast details in our attached ...
Gov. Pillen Extends Burn Ban in Central, Western Nebraska
May 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and wes...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Renewable Fuels
May 9, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
In May, we celebrate Renewable Fuels Month. It’s a time to celebrate Nebraska’s farmers, rural communities, and home-grown energy. Nebr...
Gov. Pillen, NDVA Host World War II Veteran Recognition Ceremony in Capitol Rotunda
May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Surrounded by friends, family, state senators and fellow veterans, a group of World War II veterans were recognized for their s...
NSP Kickstarts Summer with Make It Click Campaign
May 9, 2025 / NSP
Listen to the Press Conference below. MAY 8, 2025 (LINCON, NEB.) — Summer is on its way! The Nebraska State Patrol is starting ...
Local Reaction to Pope Leo XIV
May 9, 2025 / KRGI News
5/8/2025 - Statement on the Election of Pope Leo XIVFrom Bishop Joseph G. HanefeldtI join with Catholics throughout the world in celebrating the el...
Gov. Pillen Provides Statement on UK Trade Deal
May 9, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen, a strong advocate for Nebraska agriculture and trade, released the following statement regarding President...
Showcase Your Fair Face at the 11th Annual Nebraska State Fair Marathon
May 8, 2025 / Jack Sheard
GRAND ISLAND – Whether you're chasing a personal best or just out for a memorable morning with family and friends, there's never been a bette...