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Gov. Pillen Issues Executive Order To Eliminate Vacant Government Positions And Reduce Spending
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 24-03, which will eliminate government positions that have remained vacant more th...
Three to be Honored at UNMC Omaha Commencement Ceremony May 4
Apr 30, 2024 / UNMC
The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor three individuals with special awards at its May 4 Omaha commencement at 9 a.m. at Baxter Aren...
NE. Insurance Department Advises About Post-Storm Claims
Apr 30, 2024 / Dept of Insurance
Lincoln, NE (April 30, 2024) - Over the weekend, multiple Nebraska cities and towns experienced significant damage from hail and tornadoes. As...
Groundwater Levels Continue to Decline
Apr 30, 2024 / Mark Mesarch, School of Natural Resources
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 1, 2024 — Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, accordi...
Malcolm X to be Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame
Apr 30, 2024 / History NE
LINCOLN, NE, 04/30/24 - The Nebraska Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that Malcolm X will be inducted as the 27th member of the Nebraska Hall of...
Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May
Apr 30, 2024 / NSB
Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, especially for Nebraskans. The month of May m...
Gov. Pillen And NEMA Provide Updates In Aftermath Of Devastating Storms
Apr 30, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) are providing updates concerning the response and recov...
Smith Announces Upcoming Staff Outreach Events
Apr 30, 2024 / 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 the m...
UNMC seeking leader for Kearney medical school expansion
Apr 30, 2024 / UNMC
The UNMC College of Medicine is seeking a regional associate dean of medicine as it prepares for the first cohort of medical students to be accepte...
AG Warns of Tornado Relief Scams
Apr 30, 2024 / AG
In light of recent tornadoes in Nebraska, many individuals and organizations will offer services to help those affected. Unfortunately, scam compan...
Governor Pillen Issues Emergency Declaration for Three Counties
Apr 28, 2024 / Press Releases
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued an emergency declaration in the aftermath of severe weather that started April 25 and continued ...
Governor Pillen, Smith, Ricketts React to Damaging Storms; Governor Orders State Resource Assistance
Apr 26, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in dama...
Tornadoes Hit Elkhorn and Waverly
Apr 26, 2024 / AP
SummaryOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as the twister tore for mil...
Harms named next director of Nebraska LEAD Program
Apr 26, 2024 / Lead
Lincoln, Neb. April 26, 2024 — Kurtis Harms, an experienced agricultural industry leader and communicator, has been selected as the next dire...
Keys to Steady Economic Growth
Apr 26, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
This week, as I visited a number of Third District communities, several major economic indicators were published, confirming what we already know: ...
Troopers Ready for Busy Spring Husker Saturday
Apr 26, 2024 / NSP
APRIL 26, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Husker Saturday will be in full swing tomorrow with Nebraska football, Nebraska baseball, and Nebraska...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns April 27
Apr 26, 2024 / DEA
OMAHA, NE –The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturd...
NCTA Students Top National Contest
Apr 26, 2024 / By NCTA News
The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Crops Judging team won another national championship title and swept the first three individual title...
$21,000 in Internship Grants Awarded to Nebraska Public Libraries
Apr 26, 2024 / NLC
The Nebraska Library Commission recently awarded Nebraska Library Internship Grants totaling $21,000 to eighteen Nebraska public libraries. These i...
UNL Scientist a Leader in Genetic Tech
Apr 25, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 25, 2024 — Husker scientist Ana Maria Vélez is pioneering a genetic technology to contain the western corn ro...
Governor Pillen Signs 10 Bills into Law, Vetoes Another
Apr 24, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed 10 bills into law and announced his veto of a bill he says would harm Nebraska taxpayers. ...
Flavorful Adventures Await: 4th Annual Nebraska Beef Passports Now Available
Apr 24, 2024 / NE Beef
Kearney, NE (April 24, 2024) – The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passports are now available at www.GoodLifeGreatSteaks.org. The Nebraska Beef ...
Troopers Arrest 18 Impaired Drivers During Weekend Campaign
Apr 24, 2024 / NSP
APRIL 24, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during a weekend cam...
Extension Co-Creating a Better Tomorrow
Apr 24, 2024 / WRITER: Deann Gayman, University Communication and Marketing
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 24, 2024 — Nebraska spans 430 miles east to west, totaling 77,327 square miles, with a population of 1.96 million pe...
Gameday Traffic Springs Back to Lincoln
Apr 24, 2024 / NDOT
April 23, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — With the excitement of warming temperatures, blooming spring flowers and a spring football game on the ...
