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Nebraska Farmers Union 111th Annual State Convention Election & Awards Completed

Dec 25, 2024 / NFU

LINCOLN (December 24, 2024) – Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU) held their 111th annual state convention in Columbus at the Quality Inn and River...

Two Arrested, Including One From GI, in Separate Pursuits in Western Nebraska

Dec 25, 2024 / NSP

December 24, 2024 (Ogallala, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following two pursuits in western...

UPDATE Regarding Gov. Jim Pillen’s Condition and Recovery Following Horseback Riding Accident

Dec 23, 2024 / Laura Strimple

 Update: Governor Pillen has been released from the ICU and continues his recovery in a step-down unit.  LINCOLN, NE – Following a...

NSEA President Outlines 2025 Legislative Goals

Dec 23, 2024 / KRGI News

The NSEA has laid out its 2025 state policy agenda in advance of the 2025 Legislative session. NSEA President Tim Royers talked with Steve Stein. ...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report

Dec 23, 2024 / JUDA

NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 1% LINCOLN, Neb. December 20, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.60 mill...

Governor Transported to UNMC Following Fall from Horse

Dec 23, 2024 / Gov Office

LINCOLN, NE – While riding on horseback with family members today, Governor Jim Pillen was bucked off a new horse and was injured. The Govern...

Ricketts Comments on Government Funding Bill

Dec 22, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) issued the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution to fund t...

Nebraska State Patrol Graduates 70th Recruit Class

Dec 22, 2024 / Cody Thomas

December 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.)  —The Nebraska State Patrol has welcomed nine new troopers into the ranks. Members of NSP’s 70th...

Corn Growers Win Dispute with Mexico Over GM Corn Ban

Dec 22, 2024 / Jill Bookhout Director of Communications

In a major win for corn growers, a dispute panel ruled today that Mexico violated its commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (...

Counting Our Blessings This Christmas

Dec 20, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Christmas is a time for counting our blessings. As we near the end of 2024, I am so grateful for the freedoms we enjoy in United States and my prec...

Celebrating the National Guard

Dec 20, 2024 / By Jim Pillen

December 20, 2024 When you are elected Governor of a state, you take on an awesome responsibility – that of commander-in-chief. It&rsquo...

Ricketts Announces United States Military Service Academy Nominations

Dec 20, 2024 / Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced the names of 30 Nebraskans he is nominating for application to the Unit...

Nebraska’s November 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.8 Percent

Dec 20, 2024 / NDOL

LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for November 2024 is 2.8 perc...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Dec 20, 2024 / 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...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Merry Christmas, Nebraska!

Dec 20, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

The Christmas season is one of joy, peace, and reflection. As we gather with family and friends, we celebrate the many blessings in our lives. We d...

Gov. Pillen Talks About Success of Implementing S-EBT and Continued Improvements for 2025

Dec 19, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting achievements of Summer EBT (S-EBT) and has introduced additions to the program, as the stat...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Plummets as Trump Bump Fades

Dec 19, 2024 / Creighton University

Farm Loan Delinquencies Steady & Low December 2024 Survey Results at-a-Glance: We at Creighton University, and bank executives in our survey,...

McCook Fire Department Responded to a Structure Fire Wednesday Morning

Dec 18, 2024 / McCook Fire Department

The City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire early Wednesday morning, December 18th in McCook. Numerous 911 calls...

Alignment Between NCTA and CASNR to Strengthen Technical Ag Training in Nebraska

Dec 18, 2024 / NU Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 16 — For more than a century, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) in Curtis has been a cornerstone of te...

Attorney General Hilgers Supports the Dakota Access Pipeline to Protect Farmers and Keep Nebraskans Safe

Dec 18, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln—Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a 13-state coalition to defend the Dakota Access Pipeline, which has safely transported...

NDOT Reveals Winners of Fourth Annual “Name-A-Snowplow” Contest

Dec 17, 2024 / NDOT

Dec. 17, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is excited to announce winners of its fourth annual &ld...

State Fair Board Meeting Agenda

Dec 17, 2024 / NSF

Meeting AgendaDecember 20, 2024 – 1:00 pmNebraska State Fair Board Room, Grand Island, NE1. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Inform Public of Open...

EPA Fines Culbertson, Nebraska, Company for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations

Dec 17, 2024 / Neb EPA

LENEXA, KAN. (DEC. 13, 2024) – Kugler Oil Company has agreed to pay a $119,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the federal Cle...

Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Multiple Counties

Dec 17, 2024 / NSP

December 17, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Thomas, Ho...

Extension Receives $300 K USDA Grant

Dec 17, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 17, 2024 — Nebraska Extension has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to engage in a st...