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Holland Foundation honors founders’ legacy with $2.1 million gift

Dec 17, 2024 / John Keenan, University of Nebraska Medical Center,

The Holland Foundation is honoring the legacy of its founders, Richard “Dick” and Mary Holland, with a $2.1 million gift commitment to ...

Extension Receives $300 K USDA Grant

Dec 17, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, Dec. 17, 2024 — Nebraska Extension has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to engage in a st...

Platte Institute Releases New Report Advocating for School Choice in Nebraska

Dec 17, 2024 / Ryan Kopsa Platte Institue

OMAHA, NE — The Platte Institute has unveiled a new report, Nebraska Needs School Choice, authored by Neal McCluskey, Director of the Center ...

UNK contest invites high school writers, artists to explore ‘Nebraska Values’

Dec 17, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson UNK News editor

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s English Department is inviting Nebraska high school students to participate in the 20...

Smith Offers Tickets for Presidential Inauguration

Dec 17, 2024 / Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) encouraged residents of Nebraska’s Third District interested in attending the...

GI Police Report

Dec 17, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/17/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

GI City Council to Meet Tuesday

Dec 16, 2024 / City of GI

Meeting Agenda of GI City Council Regular MeetingCouncil Chambers100 E First StreetDecember 17, 2024 7:00 PM1. CALL TO ORDERThis is an open me...

Gov. Pillen Joins Other Republican Governors in Voicing Support for Noem Confirmation as DHS Secretary

Dec 16, 2024 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined other Republican governors supporting President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of South D...

November Traffic Fatality Toll

Dec 16, 2024 / NDOT

Dec. 16, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of November 2024, sixteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, a...

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Files Lawsuit Against Change Healthcare

Dec 16, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln—Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed a major lawsuit in Lancaster County District Court against Change Healthcare alleging viol...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 16, 2024 / HPD

December 16th 2024Reported Offenses: On December 15, 2024, a hit and run was reported in the 100 block of East E Street. On December 15, 2024, a ...

Hall County Board to Meet Tuesday

Dec 16, 2024 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets on Tuesday. Commissioner Pam Lancaster gave a preview with Brian Gallagher. A meeting agenda is attach...

Overdose Deaths Decline, Fentanyl Threat Looms

Dec 16, 2024 / DEA

OMAHA, Neb.  – Tis’ the season for holiday travel and family gatherings and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Divisi...

Gi Police Report

Dec 16, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 12/16/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For moreinformation on reports, pl...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 15, 2024 / HPD

December 15th 2024Reported Offenses: On December 14, 2024, a 41-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 2200 block of North Kansas Aven...

Hastings Police Report

Dec 15, 2024 / HPD

December 14th 2024 Reported Offenses: On December 13, 2024, a 63-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 1900 block of West A Stre...

Lead testing, remediation grants available for schools, licensed child care programs

Dec 14, 2024 / NDEE

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Lead Testing and Reduction Grant Program has grant funds available f...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Delivering Results for Nebraskans

Dec 14, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

I’m proud of the work my team and I have done fighting for Nebraska this year. Whether it’s meeting with Nebraskans or helping you navi...

January 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for District Court Judge Vacancy, Ninth Judicial District

Dec 14, 2024 / Press Release

December 13, 2024 LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice William B. Cassel, the Judicial Nominating Commission for District Judge in th...

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Issues Guidance on Avoiding Holiday Charity Scams

Dec 14, 2024 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

December is the “Season of Giving” for charities across the country. Unfortunately, scammers know this and seek to take advantage of ge...

US Cellular Donates Sports Equipment to Grand Island YMCA

Dec 14, 2024 / Kevin Schuster, Public Relations Counsel

GRAND ISLAND, Nebraska (Dec. 13, 2024) – This holiday season, UScellular continues to give back to the community with a $1,500 donation of sp...

One Arrested After Pursuit in Omaha

Dec 14, 2024 / NSP

December 13, 2024 (Omaha, NEB.)  —  Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested one man following a pursuit early this mo...

Decision on the Future Operation of Seedling Mile Elementary to be December 17th, 2024

Dec 14, 2024 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

For Board Brief from Tuesday's meeting click here. GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — The conversation surrounding the future operation of the smallest E...

Northwest Teacher Recipient Of Kim West Dinsdale Excellence In Teaching Award

Dec 13, 2024 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - A complete surprise to say the least for Jeff Vyhlidal on Wednesday, December 11th as the Northwest vocal music instructor was...

Deterrence Plays a Vital Role in Maintaining Peace

Dec 13, 2024 / Rep. Adrian Smith

This week, world events have emphasized the importance of American readiness to keep our country safe and stand with our allies across the globe. T...