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Troopers Find Nearly 20,000 LBs of Drugs, Trailer Full of Stolen Items in Dawson County Traffic Stops

Sep 14, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

See the complete press conference here. September 14, 2026 (Lexington, Neb.) — Today, Governor Jim Pillen, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 14, 2026 / HPD

September 14, 2026Reported Offenses: On September 13, 2026, a 57-year-old Hastings resident reported a trespassing in the 1100 block of South Fran...

Election Season has Arrived

Sep 14, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet discussed the 'election of confusion'.

GI Police Report

Sep 14, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 09/14/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...

USDA Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service Team Up for Husker Harvest Days

Sep 14, 2026 / Bobbie Kriz-Wickham

Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 14, 2026 – Leadership of the Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Nebraska USDA Natural Resources Conservation Se...

Black Hills Energy supports volunteer fire departments through Funds for Firefighters program

Sep 14, 2026 / Stephanie King | Black Hills Energy | Public Affairs Manager, Central & Western Nebraska

KEARNEY, NEBRASKA – September 14, 2026 – Volunteer firefighters play a critical role in protecting the communities we serve, often resp...

The annual UNK Band Day Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Kearney. This year’s event features 32 middle and high school bands, along with the UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band. (UNK Communications)

More than 30 schools performing Saturday during annual UNK Band Day Parade

Sep 14, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – A tradition that has showcased generations of musicians returns to downtown Kearney this weekend. The University of Nebraska at Ke...

Troopers Complete State Fair Public Safety Efforts

Sep 12, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

September 11, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is releasing enforcement stats after a busy Nebraska State Fair. Tr...

Leadership Unlimited Welcomes New Executive Director

Sep 12, 2026 / Press Release

GRAND ISLAND, NEB. – A new, yet familiar, leader is at the helm of Hall County’s Leadership Unlimited organization. Ariel Kohmetscher ...

Local Truck Inspections Held in Lincoln & Dawson Counties

Sep 12, 2026 / Cody Thomas – Public Relations Director

SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Division conducted ...

GIPS Wraps up Thursday Board Meeting

Sep 12, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

The Grand Island Public School Board had its monthly meeting on Thursday. Click here for the Board Brief.

Hastings Police Report

Sep 11, 2026 / HPD

September 11th 2026Reported Offenses: On September 10, 2026, a 54-year-old Hastings resident reported a minor in possession of a tobacco product i...

GI Police Report

Sep 11, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 09/11/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all mediarequests, please contact...

Vehicles line North Lincoln Avenue in downtown York, Nebraska, in mid-August. Rural Nebraskans living in or near larger communities, over 5,000 residents, are more likely to say their community has changed for the better during the past year, according to the 2026 Nebraska Rural Poll. (Liz McCue/University Communication and Marketing)

Community pride is strong in rural Nebraska, poll shows

Sep 11, 2026 / Becky Vogt, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Lincoln, Nebraska, Sept. 11, 2026 — Most rural Nebraskans continue to think positively about their communities, according to the 2026 Nebrask...

A Student Voice Champion: Angie De Orta, GISH Senior, to Serve as GIPS Board of Education’s Student Representative

Sep 11, 2026 / Mitchell Roush Director of Communications & Marketing Grand Island Public Schools

GRAND ISLAND (Neb.) — Representation, student voice, and school pride — that’s the driving force for the new GIPS Board of Educat...

GIPD Conducts over 650 Traffic Stops During the State Fair Traffic Enforcement Campaign

Sep 11, 2026 / Dean Elliot

Grand Island, Neb. — The Grand Island Police Department was awarded up to $20,000 in grant funding to conduct additional impaired driving and...

Nebraska State Fair finds success with strong guest satisfaction, noticeable improvements over previous year

Sep 11, 2026 / Jack Sheard

More than 300,000 guests came together during the 11 days of the 2026 Nebraska State Fair, marking another successful year of celebrating Nebraska ...

Aurora Schools Went Into Lockdown for a Time

Sep 10, 2026 / Aurora PD

Aurora – At approximately 8:20 a.m., The Aurora Police Department dispatch received a report of an active threat at the Aurora High School. T...

Drivers Urged to Continue Planning Ahead, Follow Recommended Routes for Busy Husker Weekend

Sep 10, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

Sept. 10, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — As Nebraska football returns to Memorial Stadium Saturday, Sept. 12, for the first night game of the se...

Hastings Police Report

Sep 10, 2026 / HPD

September 10th 2026Reported Offenses: Arrests/Citations: On September 9, 2026, a 17-year-old Hastings resident was cited for being a runaway for ...

Gov. Pillen signs LB 1091, with Sen. Bostar and QLI CEO Nash Mahupete

Gov. Pillen Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for LB 1091 to Expand Access to Specialized Healthcare

Sep 10, 2026 / Laura Strimple

OMAHA, NE – On Wednesday, Governor Jim Pillen hosted a ceremonial bill signing for LB 1091, designed to protect and streamline specialized me...

Following her same-day implantation procedure, first patient Janet Fletcher smiles alongside care provider Kirby Knuth, APRN, during a clinic follow-up visit at the CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute. Fletcher, who has already returned to her role as a clerk in the hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging department, noted that the process was quick, easy and provides invaluable peace of mind.

Good Samaritan Launches Advanced Remote Pulmonary Pressure Monitoring for Heart Failure–Litchfield Resident First Recipient

Sep 10, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY, NE – CHI Health Good Samaritan is enhancing cardiac care for the region with the introduction of remote pulmonary artery pressure mo...