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Senate, House Leaders of Effort to Reverse Biden’s EV Mandate Slam Heavy-Duty Emissions Rule Finalized Today
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representatives John James (MI-10) and Russ Fulcher ...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Biden’s Politicization of the Department of Justice
Mar 29, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
The rule of law is foundational to our Republic. Enforcing the law and public safety is one of government’s main purposes. Yet, in recent yea...
Attorney General Hilgers Joins Coalition Suing Biden over Illegal Student Loan Forgiveness
Mar 29, 2024 / Nebraska AG
Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition today of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt...
Topping Out Celebration Planned for Kearney SportsPlex
Mar 29, 2024 / City of Kearney
The City of Kearney is excited to announce a “Topping Out” celebration planned for Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Ke...
Governor Pillen Honors Vietnam War Veterans at State Capitol Ceremony
Mar 29, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Thursday, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert honored Vietnam-e...
LR 335 Proposes Censure to Halloran
Mar 29, 2024 / KRGI News
The Nebraska Legislature's executive board held a hearing on LR335, a resolution to censure Hastings Senator Steve Halloran. This is LR335 introdu...
FNBO Invests in the Future of Agriculture with $39,000 in Donations
Mar 28, 2024 / FNBO
Omaha, NE, March 28, 2024 — FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in...
GI Police Report
Mar 28, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/28/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Grand Island Chamber Opposes Plan to Impose Tax Shift, 18% Sales Tax Increase
Mar 28, 2024 / GI Chamber
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — The Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce is part of a coalition opposing Legislative Bill 388, which is being cons...
Hastings City Council Approves County Ambulance Agreement
Mar 28, 2024 / City of Hastings
(Hastings, NE) - The Hastings City Council has approved a new, five-year interlocal agreement with Adams County for emergency ambulance service. Co...
Temporary Trail Closure in Kearney
Mar 27, 2024 / City of Kearney
The City of Kearney Parks Department would like to inform the public the hike-bike trail from Rolling Hills Bridge to Cottonmill Park will be ...
GIPD/Hall County Sheriff's Office Receive Grants
Mar 27, 2024 / GIPD/Hall County
Distracted Driving continues to challenge the safety of Nebraska drivers. A recent study shows that about 10% of all drivers are distracted. ...
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute pilots new autism diagnostic tool
Mar 27, 2024 / UNMC
The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is piloting a new diagnostic tool that could dramatically cut waitlists for...
Unlawful to Place Campaign Signs on State’s Right-of-Way
Mar 27, 2024 / NDOT
March 27, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place p...
UNK students win numerous awards, including top chapter, at state FBLA conference
Mar 27, 2024 / Tyler Ellyson, editor, UNK News
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students won six events and once again claimed the top chapter award during a statewide business ...
GI City Council Explores a Variety of Topics
Mar 27, 2024 / KRGI News
The Grand Island City Council met on Tuesday. They heard a presentation on a rebuild of the Ryder Park baseball facility. Private funding would cov...
GI Police Report
Mar 27, 2024 / GIPD
News media report for: 03/27/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
Veto Sustained: Nebraska Says No to Needle Exchange Programs, Remains on the Frontlines of Drug Overdose and HIV Prevention
Mar 26, 2024 / By Governor Jim Pillen
I appreciate the leadership and conviction of the 20 state senators who voted to sustain my veto of LB 307. Together, we successfully blocked a bad...
NDOT approved Buffalo County Grant
Mar 26, 2024 / Buffalo County
The Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office has approved the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office for a selective traffic enfo...
Community Vaping Educational Event-April 29
Mar 26, 2024 / CHI
Grand Island, NE--CHI Health St. Francis and the Hall County Tobacco Free Coalition are hosting a free educational event for the community at 6:30 ...
28th Annual Kearney Community Olympic Games Dates Set
Mar 26, 2024 / City of Kearney
Team registration is currently being accepted for the 28th Annual Community Olympic Games, sponsored by CHI Health Good Samaritan and the City...
Buffalo County Takes Part in Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week
Mar 26, 2024 / Darrin Lewis Buffalo County Emergency Management Director
The National Weather Service and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency have announced March 25th through the 29th as Severe Weather Aw...
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in April
Mar 26, 2024 / Tabitha
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffa...
Kearney Street Crews Continue Cleanup
Mar 26, 2024 / City of Kearney
The City of Kearney Public Works Department would like to inform the public that crews are moving into residential neighborhoods to plow. Wind...
Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced
Mar 26, 2024 / NEMA
March 26, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation declaring March 25-29 as Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness...
