Gov. Pillen Issues Memo Directing Further Reductions in State Spending; Outlines Processes to Ensure Compliance

Jul 9, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is directing that state agencies, boards and commissions do their part in reducing state spending, to ensur...

Nebraska Launches Workforce Pell Grant Program to Expand Short-Term Training Access for Workers

Jul 9, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE — On Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen joined Metropolitan Community College, the Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL), the Nebraska De...

Gov. Pillen Secures Federal Loan Assistance for Farmers and Producers Impacted by Wildfires

Jul 9, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing federal financial loan assistance to help Nebraska farmers and producers impacted by major wi...

Attorney General Hilgers Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App

Jul 9, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Lincoln – Attorney General Hilgers alongside 46 partnering states announced today a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the c...

Hastings Police Report

Jul 9, 2026 / HPD

July 8th 2026Reported Offenses: On July 6, 2026, a 48-year-old Hastings resident reported a disturbance in the 1500 block of Westbrook Drive. On ...

Chatman Named Director of Men’s Basketball Strength and Conditioning

May 26, 2026 / NU Athletics

University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced Tuesday the hiring of veteran college strength coach Michael Chatman as ...

Huskers Head to OKC for NCAA Women's College World Series

May 26, 2026 / NU Athletics

The No. 1 Nebraska softball team (49-6) will make its eighth Women’s College World Series appearance on Thursday, May 28, as it takes on the ...

Huskers Earn No. 13 National Seed in Lincoln Regional

May 25, 2026 / NU Athletics

Hosting its first NCAA regional since 2008, Nebraska earned the No. 13 national seed Monday and will welcome Ole Miss, Arizona State and So...

Huskers Drop Top-20 Matchup in Big Ten Semifinal

May 24, 2026 / Nebraska Athletics

No. 20 Nebraska suffered an 8-0 setback to No. 14 Oregon in Saturday night’s semifinal game at the Big Ten Tournament at Charles Schwab Field...

Gump Powers Bluejay Baseball Into BIG EAST Finals in 7-4 Win Over Xavier

May 23, 2026 / Creighton Athletics

Mason, Ohio -- Creighton graduate third baseman Rocco Gump continued a masterful tournament performance, leading No. 4 seed Creighton to a 7-4 triu...