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Gov. Pillen Announces Retirement of Labor Commissioner John Albin

Nov 13, 2024 / Press Release

 LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the retirement of Department of Labor Commissioner John Albin. Albin has served the ...

Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards Accepting Entries

Nov 13, 2024 / Michael Howie Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – The deadline is approaching for middle and high school students to enter the Nebraska Scholastic Writing Awards. Teen ...

Nebraska Attorney General Hilgers Files Lawsuit against Social Media “Influencers” for Their Involvement in “E-Commerce Automation” and Dropshipping Store Schemes

Nov 13, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications Nebraska Attorney General’s Office

LINCOLN -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Nebraska social media influencer Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen ...

Seven Tips for Safe and Healthy Holiday Dining

Nov 13, 2024 / By Ashley Fenning, Nebraska Extension Instructor-Food, Nutrition & Health

As the holiday season approaches, many gather with family and friends to share traditional meals. With all the delicious food and the hustle and bu...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Nov 12, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 12, 2024 - For the week ending November 10, 2024, there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's N...

Nebraska State Fair Board to Meet Friday

Nov 12, 2024 / NSF

NEBRASKA STATE FAIR BOARDMeeting AgendaNovember 15, 2024 – 1:00 pmNebraska State Fair Board Room, Grand Island, NE 1. Call to Order2. Roll C...

Dozens of Inert WWII Era Ordnances Located in Beatrice

Nov 12, 2024 / NSP

November 12, 2024 (Beatrice, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol Bomb Squad and members of the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 155th ...

FNBO Awards $1,758,000 in Impact Grants

Nov 12, 2024 / Sally Christensen

FNBO has announced its 2024 Impact Grant recipients, with $75,000 going to Grand Island and Kearney nonprofits.  The grants support programs ...

Jordan named MPCC Distinguished Alum of the Year

Nov 11, 2024 / Jennifer Fuller Public Information Specialist

Clay Jordan, of McCook, has been selected to receive the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award from Mid-Plains Community College. Jordan was nominated b...

Troopers Rescue Abducted Child After Pursuit Saturday

Nov 11, 2024 / NSP

November 10, 2024 (Broken Bow, Neb.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Ohio man and safely rescued an abducted...

Ready to Work for the American People

Nov 11, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

This week, the American people chose to return Donald Trump to the White House while also electing a Republican majority to the Senate, and likely ...

Gov. Pillen Sends Senators the 2024 School Property Tax Collection Report;

Nov 11, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is providing state senators with the newly published 2024 School Property Tax Collection Report, aimed at p...

Governor Pillen’s Trade Mission Wraps Up in Czech Republic, Continues to Germany

Nov 11, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will concluded the first leg of his trade mission to Central Europe, holding his final meetings in the Czec...

Nebraska Crop Progress Production Report

Nov 8, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. November 8, 2024 - Based on November 1 conditions, Nebraska's 2024 corn crop is forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, up 9% from las...

Keith Olsen, PharmD, to retire as dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy

Nov 8, 2024 / UNMC

Keith Olsen, PharmD, Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, has announced his decision t...

More Than 14 Tons of Medications Collected at DEA Omaha Division Take Back Day Event

Nov 8, 2024 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer

OMAHA, Neb.  – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, alongside 135 state and local law enforcement partners, collect...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Let’s Get to Work

Nov 8, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

The 2024 election is over. Americans voted for change. President Donald Trump’s re-election, along with Republican majorities in the House an...

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Nov 8, 2024 / 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 Shares Veterans Day Statement, Highlights Recognition Events and Resources

Nov 7, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is highlighting recognition events and resources for military veterans ahead of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. ...

Nebraskans are Encouraged to Start Preparing for Winter Weather

Nov 7, 2024 / NEMA

November 7, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  —  It is never too early to start preparing for winter weather. Nebraskans could experience more ...

Gov. Pillen Issues Statement on Results of 2024 General Election

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement on the results of the 2024 general election:“Today is a great d...

Nebraskans Vote to Repeal LB1402

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

Lincoln, NE -- It took two years, two successful petition drives, and more than 200,000 signatures from Nebraskans to ensure voters could decide at...

Preston Love Jr.'s Election Night Remarks: Thanking Supporters + Charting Next Steps Celebrating the Victories

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

OMAHA, NE - U.S. Senate candidate Preston Love, Jr. delivered remarks tonight in Omaha, conceding the election to Pete Ricketts, thanking his suppo...

Nebraska Bishops Celebrate Pro-Life Victory: Voters Reject Initiative 439, Pass Initiative 434

Nov 6, 2024 / Press Release

Lincoln, Nebraska – On Tuesday, November 5th, Nebraska voters rejected an extreme abortion ballot proposal, Initiative 439, and simultaneousl...

Gov. Pillen to Lead State Delegation to Czech Republic and Germany

Nov 5, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen and state leaders will embark on a diplomatic and trade mission to the Czech Republic and German...