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Proud to Be an Aggie: Two NCTA Students Awarded AKSARBEN Foundation Scholarships
Jan 21, 2026 / By Nathaly Dragoo | NCTA News
Curtis, Neb. — At the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture, mornings come early, and lessons are lived, not just learned. It’s a p...
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA’s Claw Back of Environmental Grants
Jan 21, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
LINCOLN— Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined a West Virginia–led amicus brief filed in the United States C...
Dangerously Cold Weather Coming
Jan 21, 2026 / NWS
Near Critical fire weather conditions are possible this afternoon for areas mainly west of Highway 281.. Dangerously cold weather moves into the a...
Platte Institute Publishes Framework for Durable, Pro-Growth Tax Reform
Jan 21, 2026 / Ryan Kopsa Platte Institue
OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute today released a new report, Policy Pathway for Principled Tax Reform, outlining a clear, principle-driven f...
Bill Would Allow Change to Nominate Coach Osborne to Nebraska Hall of Fame
Jan 21, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE -- A bill brought on Governor Jim Pillen’s behalf would honor a Nebraskan considered by many to exemplify state public service, b...
NCTA Alumna and Veterinarian McKenzie Hendricks Shares Career Journey with Students
Jan 21, 2026 / By NCTA News
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture welcomed alumna Dr. McKenzie (Beals) Hendricks back to campus to speak with students in Success in Ve...
Lt. Gov. Kelly Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2025
Jan 20, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly joined mentoring organizations, representatives from the Department of Administrative Serv...
Inmate deaths
Jan 20, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
January 20, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Bryan Johnson #220385, age 37, died January 16, 2026, at a local hospital. Johnson’s sentence began ...
Gov. Pillen Attends White House Rural Health Roundtable
Jan 17, 2026 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen joined President Trump at the White House to celebrate the great and historic Rural Health Transformation P...
Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events
Jan 17, 2026 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during these outre...
NSP Modernizes Command Structure, Promotes Scott to Lt. Colonel
Jan 16, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
January 16, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is pleased to announce multiple command staff promotions and a change in t...
Trade Built to Last: Why Reauthorizing AGOA is Essential
Jan 16, 2026 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Throughout my tenure as Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, one thing has always been evident: trade works best when it is bui...
Most 17-Year-Olds Now Eligible to Register to Vote
Jan 16, 2026 / Press Release
Grand Island, Nebr.- Nebraska 17-year-olds who will turn 18 by November 3 of this year are now eligible to register to vote. “This is a grea...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Trump’s First Year Back in Office, Delivering Wins for Nebraskans
Jan 16, 2026 / Pete Ricketts
Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. After a year, President Trump and Senate Republica...
LR18CA Fails to Advance at Legislature
Jan 16, 2026 / KRGI News
A proposed constitutional amendment that would have reimbursed political subdivisions for unfunded mandates failed to advance at the Nebraska Legis...
High Wind Warning, Snow, and Critical Fire Weather possible Today
Jan 16, 2026 / NWS
Key messages: A High Wind Warning is in effect until 6pm. Northwest winds of 30-40mph, with gusts of 50-60mph are possible across the area today, s...
Twenty-four students graduate SCC program
Jan 15, 2026 / Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications
January 15, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Twenty‑four individuals at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) earned Southeast Community College (SCC) ...
More Measures Introduced at the Legislature
Jan 15, 2026 / KRGI News
Twenty-six measures were introduced at the Nebraska Legislature. Click here for the highlights from the Unicameral Update.
Ricketts Highlights Successes of President Trump’s First Year Back in Office
Jan 15, 2026 / Sen. Ricketts Office
TRANSCRIPT: Senator Ricketts: “Four years of Biden brought us open borders, record inflation, and emboldened adversaries. “Afte...
High Winds Expected Friday
Jan 15, 2026 / NWS
The High Wind Watch for Friday was expanded. A Fire Weather Watch was issued for western portions of the area. Please find additional...
NSP Investigating Death at Red Willow County Jail
Jan 15, 2026 / Mikayla Hall – Marketing & Communications Specialist
JANUARY 15, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating an in-custody death that occurred at t...
Nebraska Appleseed Responds to the Governor’s State of the State
Jan 15, 2026 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Nebraska Appleseed Executive Director Becky Gould issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s Sta...
Governor Jim Pillen Delivers State of the State Address
Jan 15, 2026 / Laura Strimple
Script for the governor's state of the state address. The complete speech can be heard below. Click here for a story from the Unicameral Update.&n...
Hastings Police Report
Jan 15, 2026 / HPD
January 15th 2026Reported Offenses: On January 14, 2026, a 53-year-old Hastings resident reported an assault in the 1700 block of North Crane Aven...
Rural Mainstreet Index Records Highest Reading Since July 2023 More Than One-Third of Bank CEOs Report Local Recession
Jan 15, 2026 / Creighton University
January 2026 Survey Results at-a-Glance:-The region’s overall or Rural Mainstreet Index climbed to its highest reading since July 2023.Almost...