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Legislative Roundup: Week of Jan. 20

Jan 26, 2025 / by Josie Golka Nebraska News Service

LINCOLN--The Nebraska Legislature wrapped up bill introductions and began committee hearings in the third week of its 2025 session, including propo...

Suspect Identified After Pursuit, Officer-Involved Shooting in Omaha

Jan 26, 2025 / NSP

January 25, 2025 (Omaha, Neb.) — An Omaha man has been lodged in Douglas County Jail after a pursuit early Saturday morning that includ...

The Right to Life is Timeless

Jan 26, 2025 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

This week, Washington was filled with Americans showing their support for the voiceless as they’ve done every year since the March for Life b...

Governor Pillen Proclaims Mentorship in Nebraska Month, Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors

Jan 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed January as Mentoring Month in Nebraska in front of an audience of state mentorship organi...

Gov. Pillen Releases Executive Order Establishing Support for Federal Immigration Policy/Nebraska Appleseed Repsonds

Jan 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order establishing the Support for Federal Immigration Policy Implementation for...

Platte Institute Unveils Legislative Issue Guide for the 109th Nebraska Legislature

Jan 26, 2025 / Platte Institute

OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute has released its comprehensive Legislative Issue Guide for the 109th Nebraska Legislature, offering a roadma...

Nebraska Cattle on Feed up 1%

Jan 26, 2025 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. January 24, 2025 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.58 million cattle on feed on January 1, acco...

Troopers Make Arrest After Laser Strike on NSP Helicopter

Jan 24, 2025 / NSP

January 24, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with the assistance of the UNL Police Department, have arre...

Governor’s Wellness Walk Encourages Health Living

Jan 24, 2025 / Barry Stevens

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen, UNO Athletic Director Adrian Dowell, Mavericks Head Soccer Coach Donovan Dowling, Mavericks Women&r...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: An Important Turning Point for Our Country

Jan 24, 2025 / Pete Ricketts

President Trump’s second inauguration marks an important turning point in our country. After four years of an open border, high prices, overr...

Governor Pillen and Senators Introduce Juvenile Justice Reform Legislation/Opponents Respond

Jan 24, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators, county attorneys, and law enforcement officials to discuss legislation (LB 556) to f...

Passenger side of a Nebraska State Patrol Cruiser with a sun set in the background.

Troopers Arrest Scottsbluff Man After Pursuit with Stolen Vehicle

Jan 23, 2025 / NSP

January 23, 2025 (Scottsbluff, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one person after a multi-county pursuit in...

Two Arrested in Chase County Narcotics Investigation

Jan 23, 2025 / NSP

January 23, 2025 (North Platte, Neb.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people in southwest Nebraska as ...

Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday

Jan 23, 2025 / Press Release

The Nebraska State Fair Board meets Friday in Kearney. Here's the agenda. NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDMeeting AgendaJanuary 24, 2025 – 2 P.M.Cr...

Originally from Hyannis, Robert Dyer accepted a position at Cozad Community Health System after completing a clinical rotation there as a physical therapy student. Now, he serves as CEO. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

‘We want to be part of the solution’: UNK program promotes health care opportunities in rural communities

Jan 23, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News

COZAD – Robert Dyer never attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He wasn’t part of the school’s Rural Immersion Program...

Nebraska LEAD Program Explores Eastern Europe During International Study Travel Seminar

Jan 23, 2025 / Kurtis Harms, Director, Nebraska LEAD Program

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 22 — Nebraska LEAD Program Class 42 recently returned from an impactful International Study/Travel Seminar to Romania, Hu...

One Arrested After Assault on a Trooper During DUI Arrest

Jan 22, 2025 / NSP

January 22, 2025 (South Sioux City, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Dakota County Sheriff&rsq...

Strengthening Families Classes Coming Soon

Jan 22, 2025 / KRGI News

Lorinda Brown of the CNCAA visited with Brian Gallagher about the on-line and in person Strengthening Families Classes, starting soon.

Nebraska State Patrol Receives CALEA Reaccreditation

Jan 22, 2025 / NSP

January 22, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to once again to receive accreditation from the Commission on Acc...

Farm Service Agency, University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Host Commodity Crop Safety Net Informational Webinar on Jan. 30

Jan 22, 2025 / USDA

Lincoln, Nebraska, Jan. 22, 2025 – Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is partnering with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Cent...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces Over $1.4 Million in Recoveries for Consumers in 2024

Jan 22, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Attorney General Hilgers announced today the successful recovery of over $1.4 million for consumers throughout 2024. This money was recovered by th...

Governor Jim Pillen Issues Statement Offering Prayers for President Trump’s Success, Praises Day One Executive Actions, and Pledges Sate Support for Immigration and Border Plans

Jan 22, 2025 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement offering prayers for President Trump’s success, praising Day On...