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State Patrol Arrests Inmate for Sexual Assault

Apr 16, 2025 / NSP

April 15, 2025 (Tecumseh, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has arrested a Nebraska prison inmate for sexually assaulting another...

Fatality Accident in Lincoln County

Apr 15, 2025 / Jerome J. Kramer Lincoln County Sheriff

On Monday, 4-14-25, deputies and first responders were dispatched to an injury accident.  It was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway ...

Abortion Disposal Remains Issue Advances at Legislature

Apr 15, 2025 / KRGI News

After four hours of debate covering two days, LB 632 advanced at the Nebraska Legislature. The bill  requires health care facilities to respec...

Gov. Pillen Announces Resignation of DHHS Director Menefee of Public Health

Apr 15, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of Charity Menefee, director of the Division of Public Health in the Department...

Gov. Pillen Takes Second Opportunity to Spread Pro-Life Message

Apr 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today marked the second opportunity in a week for Governor Jim Pillen to showcase Nebraska’s culture of love and life. He...

State Fair Board Meets Friday

Apr 14, 2025 / NSF

Meeting Agenda April 18, 2025 – 1 pm Administrative Office, Grand Island 1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Inform Public of Open Meetings ...

Gov. Pillen Announces New Nebraska Rural Veterinarian Grant Program

Apr 14, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced a new program through the Nebraska Department of Labor (DOL) aimed at ...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Apr 14, 2025 / USDA

NEBRASKA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION LINCOLN, Neb. April 14, 2025 - For the week ending April 13, 2025, there were 6.5 days suitable for fiel...

Five Juveniles Apprehended After Pursuit with Two Stolen Vehicles

Apr 14, 2025 / NSP

April 14, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other agencies, apprehende...

Expanded Sports Gambling Measure Advances at Legislature

Apr 14, 2025 / KRGI News

LR-20CA Advanced at the Nebraska Legislature this morning.  The resolution would place expanding sports gambling on the ballot for voters to d...

UNL Joins Global Initiative to Reduce Methane from Livestock

Apr 14, 2025 / IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 14, 2025 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is joining a new $27.4 million global initiative to reduce metha...

Red Flag Warning Again

Apr 14, 2025 / NWS

Key Message: The combination of strong northwest winds (gusting as high as 45 MPH this afternoon) and a dry air mass will result in critical fire w...

Red Flag Warning Sunday & Likely Monday

Apr 13, 2025 / NWS

 Key Message #1:A Red Flag Warning has been issued for areas mainly north and west of the Nebraska Tri-cities this afternoon/evening. Near-cri...

North Platte Man Sentenced to 235 Months for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine

Apr 12, 2025 / Amy Donato

Acting United States Attorney Matthew R. Molsen announced that Brian Titman, 46, of North Platte, Nebraska, was sentenced on April 10, 2025, in fed...

Governor Pillen’s Efforts to Protect Kids Online Advance Through the Legislature

Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Lincoln, NE – Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement to highlight the progress of his initiative to help Nebraska’s kids....

MODERATE AIR QUALITY INDEX ALERT AND ADVISORY FOR THIS WEEKEND

Apr 12, 2025 / CDHD

Grand Island, NE - Central District Health Department (CDHD) advises precautions for outdoor activities.  Smoke associated with prescribed bu...

Gov. Pillen Joins Republican Governors Advocating for Increase in Renewable Volume Obligation for Biofuels

Apr 12, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen has joined other Republican governors asking the U.S. EPA to bump up the Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO), to h...

Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate program approved at UNMC

Apr 12, 2025 / UNMC

The program aims to alleviate the critical shortage of emergency care providers throughout the state, with the inaugural class to start in Spring 2...

High Speeds on the Rise Across Nebraska in 2025

Apr 11, 2025 / NSP

Nebraska State Troopers are reporting an alarming trend of high speeds on Nebraska roadways to start 2025. During the first 100 days of the year, t...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Apr 11, 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...

Groundwater Reports Shows Continued Decline in Eastern Nebraska

Apr 11, 2025 / Conservation and Survey Division

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 11, 2025 — The annual Nebraska Statewide Groundwater-Level Report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the U...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Unlocking the President’s Priorities

Apr 11, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

Last week, I voted to pass a budget resolution that helps fulfill President Trump’s promise to deliver prosperity and security. This resoluti...

High school juniors encouraged to apply to Open Space, a premier summer art experience

Apr 11, 2025 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College and the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC) invite high school juniors to apply for Open Space for the...

Jackpot! Grand Island Casino & Resort Opens It's Doors

Apr 10, 2025 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The long-awaited Grand Island Casino & Resort at Fonner Park is now open. In April of 2021, Elite Casino Resorts was chose...

Gov. Pillen Holds Bill Signing on the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act

Apr 10, 2025 / Laura Strimple

Listen to the press event below. LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing for LB168, the 340B Contract Ph...