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Gov. Pillen Accepts Resignations from Liquor Control Commission
Sep 29, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has accepted the resignations of Bruce Bailey and Kim Lowe of the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. The r...
Troopers Arrest One After Road Rage Incident on Highway 2
Sep 29, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
September 29, 2025 (Kearney, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kansas man after an incident on Highway 2 ...
Lonestar: Christmas & Hits Tour w/ Special Guest Collin Raye Coming to the Heartland Events Center in December
Sep 29, 2025 / Spencer Schubert Communications Manager City of GI
Grand Island, Neb. — VenuWorks Presents brings holiday cheer and country classics with Lonestar and special guest Collin Raye to the Heartlan...
Bob Evnen Touches on Variety of Issues
Sep 27, 2025 / KRGI News
Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen visited the region and discussed trade missions and election issues. Listen to the complete interview.
USDA Issues Second Economic Assistance Payment to Agricultural Producers
Sep 27, 2025 / USDA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a second Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) paym...
Gov. Pillen and Senators React to Strong Showing in Latest BEA Report
Sep 27, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – The latest quarterly report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) bodes well for Nebraska and the nation. Nebraska is...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Supporting Rural Healthcare
Sep 26, 2025 / Pete Ricketts
One way we can support the Good Life is by supporting rural healthcare. I am working with Senate Republicans and President Trump to strengthe...
Work will begin on I-80, Odessa - Kearney East Crossover
Sep 26, 2025 / NDOT
Sept. 26, 2025 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Oct. 1, on Interstate 80 (I-80), from reference post 272+02 to...
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours
Sep 26, 2025 / 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...
Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day
Sep 26, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), which will be recognized on Saturday, Se...
Paid Sick Time Law is Effective October 1
Sep 25, 2025 / Grace Johnson Public Information Officer
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (paid sick time law) goes into effect Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The new la...
Former State Official and Lincoln Club Owner Indicted
Sep 25, 2025 / Amy Donato
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned an Indictment charging Hobert Rup...
Nebraska One of Five States Selected to Participate in TANF Fiscal Responsibility Act Pilot
Sep 25, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced that Nebraska is one of five states that will be part of a pilot program designed to impro...
Governor Signs Proclamation for Cooperative Month
Sep 25, 2025 / Deb Mazour
LINCOLN, NE–A proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Cooperative Month was signed by Governor Jim Pillen. This coincides with the annual re...
Gov. Pillen Issues Statement Following Federal Indictment of Former Liquor Control Commission Director
Sep 25, 2025 / Laura Strimple
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement upon the announcement of federal charges brought against Hobert Rupe, former...
NCTA Alumna Turns Passion for Leathercraft into Thriving Business
Sep 24, 2025 / By NCTA News contributor Teresa Wiiest, Bassett area recruiter
When Ashley Connell, a 2020 graduate of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA), first came to Curtis, she was drawn by the small-town...
Troopers Make 30 DUI Arrests During Husker Home Games
Sep 24, 2025 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director
September 24, 2025 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The first three home Saturdays of the Husker football season have come and gone, and Nebraska Stat...
Governor Pillen Signs Proclamation Recognizing National Preparedness Month
Sep 24, 2025 / NEMA
September 24, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Governor Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring September as National Preparedness Month...
UNK continues strong showing in annual ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
Sep 24, 2025 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again recognized among the top universities in the region by U.S. News & World Re...
Nebraska State Fair Volunteer Program Celebrates Remarkable Contributions in 2025
Sep 23, 2025 / Courtney Glock Marketing Director
The Nebraska State Fair proudly announced the outstanding achievements of its 2025 Volunteer Program, highlighting the dedication and generosity of...
Attorney General Hilgers Sues Lorex for Selling Cameras That Put Nebraskans’ Security at Risk
Sep 23, 2025 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications
LINCOLN – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Lorex Corporation and Lorex Technology Inc. (“Lorex”...
Nebraska Governor Declares September as College Savings Month
Sep 23, 2025 / Charles Isom, Director of Communications
(LINCOLN, Neb.) – Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has proclaimed September as College Savings Month in Nebraska, highlighting the importance of ...
Nebraska Corn Growers Deliver 700+ Signatures to Congress, Urging Action on E-15, Trade and Farm Bill
Sep 22, 2025 / Kaitlin Taylor
September 22, 2025 LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) gathered more than 700 signatures during this year’s H...
Girl Scouts Launch Fall Product Program on Friday in Nebraska
Sep 21, 2025 / Demi Kulper
Everyone knows and loves Girl Scout Cookies, but there’s another exciting (and delicious) opportunity to support Girl Scouts this season: the...
Rural Nebraskans remain confident in their local institutions, poll shows
Sep 21, 2025 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 19, 2025 — Rural Nebraskans’ confidence in educational and governmental institutions has changed little in the...