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...
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...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates $1 Billion in Federal Funding Approval for Nebraska Hospitals
Jun 28, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is celebrating a significant federal financial award -- one that will have a huge impact on hospital,...
Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events
Jun 28, 2025 / Jerad Reimers
Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during the month of July in Franklin,...
40 High School Cadets Train Like Troopers at Junior Law Academy
Jun 27, 2025 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
JUNE 27, 2025 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.) — 40 high school students had the opportunity to train like a trooper this week at the Nebraska Sta...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Wins for Nebraskans
Jun 27, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
When I was Governor, we focused on providing great services to Nebraskans. The federal government should do the same. Now that I’...
University of Kansas Medical Center, UNMC leading national clinical trials coordinating center
Jun 26, 2025 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center has named the University of Nebraska Medical Center its partner in the institution’s five-year, $31 m...
Darryl Worley joins The Marshall Tucker Band at the Nebraska State Fair
Jun 26, 2025 / Jack Sheard
Country music powerhouse Darryl Worley has been added to the lineup with the legendary Marshall Tucker Band and hometown favorite Blacktop Pony at ...
State Treasurer Talks Taxes
Jun 26, 2025 / Steve Stein
Nebraska State Treasurer Tom Briese visited about the recently completed legislative session and made a push for the state to take over the funding...