Local News

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Nebraskans to Stay Ahead of Scammers During National Consumer Protection Week

Mar 4, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

LINCOLN – Scammers are getting smarter, but so are Nebraskans. This National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is empow...

UNL land and leasing webinars to cover cash rents, landlord-tenant issues for 2025

Mar 4, 2025 / UNL

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 4, 2025 —The latest agricultural land management and leasing considerations, including newly published Nebraska cash...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Mar 4, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. March 3, 2025 - For the week ending March 2, 2025, topsoil moisture supplies rated 27% very short, 44% short, 29% adequate, and ...

Nebraska State Patrol Gears Up for Girls State Basketball Tournament

Mar 4, 2025 / NSP

March 3, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  Basketball players from across the state will compete for the top spot in this year’s NSAA ...

Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events

Mar 4, 2025 / 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 March...

United Way Offers Free, Online Tax Filing

Mar 4, 2025 / Sara Kirkley Communications Director

Heartland United Way announced the launch of United Way’s free tax filing through My Free Taxes® for the new tax season. My Free Taxes le...

High Wind Warning/Winter Weather Advisory issued

Mar 4, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: A High Wind Warning is in effect from Noon Tuesday to Noon Wednesday for the entire area. Winds gusting to 55-65 MPH are expected, ...

Mid-America Manufacturing Economy Continues Expansion

Mar 3, 2025 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (March 3, 2025) — The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state...

Good Samaritan and Area Hospitals Host FREE Colorectal Cancer Screening March 16-31

Mar 3, 2025 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI

KEARNEY— Colorectal cancer, the second deadliest cancer in Nebraska, is on the rise in younger adults. It has moved up from being the fourth ...

Winter Weather Coming

Mar 3, 2025 / NWS Hastings

Key Message #1: A High Wind Watch will be in effect from Noon Tuesday to Noon Wednesday. Expect wind gusts up to 60+ MPH. Key Message #2: A Winter...

High Wind Watch Issued

Mar 2, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: A High Wind Watch has been issued for the entire Hastings County Warning Area. The watch will be in effect from Noon Tuesday, March...

NeFU Announces State Convention Locations For Next Two Years

Feb 28, 2025 / John Hansen NFU

Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Farmers Union (NeFU), Nebraska’s second oldest and largest general farm organization has accepted and signed convention...

One Big Beautiful Budget Resolution

Feb 28, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Just over a month into President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration is off to an aggressive start. Commissioned with a mandate fr...

Clay County Homicide Suspect Dies at Hospital

Feb 28, 2025 / NSP

February 28, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.)  — The suspect who had been arrested on charges of first-degree murder in connection with a homicide i...

Gov. Pillen Announces Departure of Fire Marshal Cordes

Feb 28, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the resignation of State Fire Marshal Scott Cordes. Cordes, who was appointed by the Gover...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Requiring More Transparency About Improper Payments

Feb 28, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

There is an inscription above an entrance to the Nebraska State Capitol. It reads: “the salvation of the state is watchfulness in the citizen...

Red Flag Warning Issued

Feb 28, 2025 / NWS

Key Message #1: The Red Flag Warning has been EXPANDED from South Central Nebraska into North Central Kansas (our entire forecast area).Key Message...

Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation Recognized as Top Grant Recipient by Nebraska Tourism

Feb 27, 2025 / Selena Aguilar | Communications Specialist

GRAND ISLAND, NE -  The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation extends great gratitude to Nebraska Tourism for naming them one of the top five re...

Anna Castner Wightman Appointed to Nebraska State Fair Board

Feb 27, 2025 / Courtney Glock

GRAND ISLAND, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Anna Castner Wightman to the Nebraska State Fair Board, filling the Omaha business ...

Nebraska State Fair Welcomes Kevin Havlovic to Board of Directors

Feb 27, 2025 / Courtney Glock

GRAND ISLAND, NE (DATE) – The Nebraska State Fair Board welcomes Kevin Havlovic of Saunders County as the newest member of its Board of ...

Nebraska Crop Values

Feb 27, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. February 26, 2025 – The value of Nebraska’s 2024 field and miscellaneous crops is forecast at $12.4 billion, accordi...

Additional Information Released in Clay County Homicide Investigation

Feb 23, 2025 / NSP

February 23, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol can release additional information regarding a homicide investigatio...

NSP Investigating Homicide in Clay County

Feb 23, 2025 / NSP

February 22, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, is inv...

Smith, Fischer, Ricketts Issue Statements on Revision of Proposed Changes to USPS Operations at North Platte Facility

Feb 23, 2025 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following s...

Innovation at USPS Must Serve Rural Americans

Feb 21, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

Our nation’s founders understood the importance of establishing a universal postal system from the very beginning. In 1775, the Second Contin...