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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...
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...
Give Hastings Day Culminates Thursday
Apr 30, 2024 / Press Release
(Hastings, Neb.) — Give Hastings Day will culminate its 11th year on Thursday, May 2. Early giving is open, and official giving will co...
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...
CHI Health Host FREE Stop the Bleed Training-May 8
Apr 30, 2024 / Anissa Paitz, PR Strategist, CHI
KEARNEY & GRAND ISLAND-The number one cause of preventable death after injury is blood loss. Serious accidents and disasters resulting in life-...
Church Groups and Volunteers Aid Clean-up Effort After Tornado Devastation
Apr 30, 2024 / by Ani Schultz Nebraska News Service
ELKHORN--Church organizations and volunteers are coming together in the thousands to support the families in Elkhorn after a tornado tore through r...
