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Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration & Assistance
May 2, 2024 / Press Releases
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It ...
WTAS: Ricketts is “Champion of Reason & Common Sense” for Fighting Against EV Mandate
May 2, 2024 / Press Releases
OMAHA, NE – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced support fro...
Nebraska Joins 21-State Coalition in Lawsuit against Unconstitutional ATF Rule
May 2, 2024 / AG
Lincoln – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that would prevent law-abiding Amer...
Governor Pillen Declares May is Beef Month in Nebraska
May 2, 2024 / NBC
Lincoln, NE (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed May as “Beef Month” in Nebraska highlighting the importance of Nebrask...
Tabitha Tip: Snoozing Great Means Aging Better
May 2, 2024 / Tabitha
Imagine the bliss you feel when crawling under the covers of your bed on a chilly evening, immediately being enveloped in comfort, coziness and war...
GI Police Report
May 2, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/02/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Gov. Pillen Joins 26 Governors Standing in Solidarity with the Jewish Community
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and 26 governors unanimously issued a statement supporting the Jewish community and recognizing May ...
UNL researchers advance Soil Health Cycle concept
May 1, 2024 / By Nicole Heldt, Research Project Coordinator Maharjan Soils Lab, UNL PREEC
Inspired by an extension event survey comment, Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, Associate Professor & Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Li...
Nebraskans Want Immediate and Long-term State Funding for Child Care
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
Survey: 79% of Voters Support Using State Funds to Help Solve Child Care Crisis May 1, 2024 – A new statewide public opinion survey released...
Governor Pillen Proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska
May 1, 2024 / NSB
LINCOLN, Neb. (May 1, 2024) – Governor Jim Pillen has once again demonstrated his commitment to sustainable energy by designating the month o...
Gov. Pillen Joins Opposition to Proposed Legislation Moving Nebraska Air Guard to Space Force
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen is standing with 52 other state and territorial governors opposing proposed federal legislation that would endang...
GICC Teachers John & Cathy Howard Set To Retire
May 1, 2024 / KRGI News
(Grand Island, NE) - The days are dwindling as full-time educators for Grand Island Central Catholic teachers John and Cathy Howard. The husband an...
Mid-America Manufacturing Expands for the Month: Job Losses Continue with Elevated Inflation
May 1, 2024 / Creighton University
April 2024 Survey Highlights:-Overall, th3 Business Conditions Index, climbed to its highest level since September 2023.-The wholesale price remain...
CHI Health Camp Helps Students Explore Careers
May 1, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist CHI
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND - CHI Health is accepting online applications until May 24 for their annual Health Care Career Camp. Incoming 10th, 11th...
Pirnie Inclusive Playground Officially Opens
May 1, 2024 / KRGI News
While kids have been enjoyed the facility for several months, the ribbon cutting was held for the Pirnie Inclusive Playground at Ryder Park in Gran...
Kuehn Named Award Winner for CCC-Hastings
May 1, 2024 / CCC
(Hastings, Neb.) – Dillon Kuehn of Alexandria, Va., has been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient from Central Community C...
Quinn Webb Earns CCC-GI Honor
May 1, 2024 / CCC
(Grand Island, Neb.) – Quinn Webb of Boelus has been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient from Central Community College-G...
CCC-Columbus Selects Outstanding Alumni
May 1, 2024 / CCC
Brett Olson of Columbus has been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient from Central Community College-Columbus. After receiving ...
CCC Graduation Approaching
May 1, 2024 / CCC
(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College will hold commencement ceremonies for its Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses...
GI Chamber's 'Coffee Connections' Program Begins May 15
May 1, 2024 / GI Chamber
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — On Wednesday, May 15, the Grand Island Chamber will launch its new “Coffee Connections” program, which will ...
GI Police Report
May 1, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 05/01/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Severe Weather Possible
May 1, 2024 / NWS
Key Message #1:- Although there is still uncertainty in the "finer details", particularly counties from I-80 southward into KS stand a chance of se...
Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of Soldiers to Support Law Enforcement in Elkhorn
May 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has ordered the deployment of soldiers with the Nebraska National Guard to assist with security in neighbor...
Nebraska Corn Growers Association’s Statement on Treasury’s 40B Guidance on SAF
May 1, 2024 / NCG
Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska corn farmers are frustrated and unsatisfied by the announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury (USDOT) l...
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...
