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Multi-County Pursuit Ends with Arrest near York

Sep 29, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a pursuit last night that traveled throug...
Breaking: Proposed Renovations To Memorial Stadium Announced

Breaking: Proposed Renovations To Memorial Stadium AnnouncedAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Sep 28, 2023 / Tyson Havranek

audio story below Story highlights -UNL Athletic Director Trev Alberts announced proposed plans for renovations for Memorial Stadium today. ...
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Buffalo Bill SHP, SRA open again after fire, evacuation

Sep 15, 2023 / Nebraska Game and Parks

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte have reopened for business. A train car fire Thursday produced toxic ...
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Buffalo Bill SHP, SRA closed because of evacuation

Sep 14, 2023 / Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park and State Recreation Area in North Platte are closed until further notice; a train car fire in Bailey Yard along...
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NSP Investigating Death at Swanson Reservoir

Sep 11, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) is investigating a death that occurred Friday at Swanson Reservoir State Rec Are...
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Ricketts Slams Biden Admin for Failing to Disclose Submarine Production Plans

Sep 6, 2023 / Joanna Rodriguez- Senator Ricketts Office

Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, slammed the Biden administration for failing to pr...
Troopers Uninjured After Patrol Units Struck on I-80

Troopers Uninjured After Patrol Units Struck on I-80

Sep 3, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(OGALLALA, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol were responding to an incident on Interstate 80 near Big Springs Saturday af...
Entertainment Line Up Released for Concert for Healthcare on October 7

Entertainment Line Up Released for Concert for Healthcare on October 7

Aug 31, 2023 / Community Hospital - Jessica Bortner, Executive Director

McCook, Nebraska— A night of great music is planned for this year’s Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fa...
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State Fair attendance up nearly 30 percent through five days

Aug 30, 2023 / State Fair Press Release

(Grand Island, NE) - Great weather and a number of fun attractions helped push the 2023 Nebraska State Fair to a 29.9 percent increase in attendanc...
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Troopers on Patrol for Volleyball Day in Nebraska

Aug 29, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Volleyball Day in Nebraska is setting up to be a record-breaking event at Memorial Stadium and Nebraska State Trooper...
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Volleyball Day in Nebraska Visitors Should Be On Defense

Aug 28, 2023 / NDOT

Aug. 28, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), in partnership with the Nebraska State Patrol and City of L...
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Maintenance Work Will Begin on US-6, Near McCook

Aug 28, 2023 / NDOT

Aug. 28, 2023 (McCook, Neb.) — Weather permitting, a chip seal project will begin September 5 on US-6, according to the Nebraska Departm...
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NSP Investigating Suspicious Death in Garfield County East of Burwell

Aug 24, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

 (BURWELL, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Garfield County Wednesday mornin...
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McCook's Police Chief Joel Smith Resigned

Aug 24, 2023 / City Of McCook

The City of McCook has received notice from McCook's Police Chief Joel Smith, that he will be resigning from the Chief of Police position on Septem...
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UNL President Ted Carter to Leave Nebraska For Ohio State

Aug 22, 2023 / UNL

A Personal Announcement From President Carter Dear Colleagues, I hope your semester is off to a wonderful start. This is a specia...
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Troopers Locate 147 LBs of Marijuana in I-80 Traffic Stop Near Aurora

Aug 17, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(Hamilton County, NE)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man after locating nearly 150 pounds of marijuana...
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NSP Arrests Fremont Man in Child Exploitation Investigation

Aug 9, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

AUGUST 8, 2023 (FREMONT, NEB.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol Tech Crimes Unit, with assistance from Homeland Security ...
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Troopers Arrest GI Woman After Road Rage Crash near Kearney

Aug 8, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

 (KEARNEY, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office, have a...
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Nebraska 2023 Farm Real Estate Value & Cash Rent Report

Aug 4, 2023 / USDA Release

LINCOLN, Neb. August 4, 2023 - Nebraska's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased fro...
1868 Foundation raffling off $65,000 Chevy Silverado

1868 Foundation raffling off $65,000 Chevy Silverado

Jul 31, 2023 / 1868 Foundation Release

One lucky winner will be driving away from the Nebraska State Fair in a 2023 Chevy Silverado thanks to an exciting new opportunity from the Nebrask...
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Gov. Pillen Deploying Soldiers to Texas Border

Jul 31, 2023 / Governors Office Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the deployment of more than 60 Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers to the Texas border i...
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Ricketts Calls for Disciplinary Committees to Investigate Hunter Biden's Legal Team

Jul 30, 2023 / Senator Pete Ricketts Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts sent a letter to the New York and District of Columbia disciplinary committees calli...
FEMA Obligates $9 Million to Rebuild Nebraska Rodeo

FEMA Obligates $9 Million to Rebuild Nebraska Rodeo

Jul 29, 2023 / FEMA Press Release

(Burwell, NE) - Nebraska’s largest rodeo is getting its historic structures rebuilt after suffering major damage from May 2022 severe storms ...
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Governor Pillen Announces Valuations Reform Working Group

Jul 25, 2023 / Press Release

 Governor Jim Pillen announced the membership of a new working group that will examine property valuations in Nebraska. “Valuation incr...
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Kearney Man Arrested in Narcotics Investigation

Jul 24, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(KEARNEY, NEB.)  — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol, Kearney Police Department, and TRIDENT Task Force have arrested one per...