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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Safely Removes More Than 645,000 Pounds of Unwanted Medications Nationwide

Nov 3, 2026 / Emily Murray Public Information Officer

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in partnership with more than 4,200 law enforcement agencies, collected 645,636...

Hastings Police Report

Nov 3, 2026 / HPD

November 3rd 2026Reported Offenses: On November 2, 2026, a 25-year-old Hastings resident reported a hit and run accident in the 700 block of South...

GI Police Report

Nov 3, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 11/03/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please contac...

Michaela Becker leads a lesson in her second grade classroom at Buffalo Hills Elementary School in Kearney. She was part of the Teacher Scholars program at UNK. (Photo by Kollin Goff, UNK Communications)

UNK Teacher Scholars program builds a pathway from college to the classroom

Nov 3, 2026 / Tyler Ellyson UNK Communications

KEARNEY – Sage Larson knows exactly where she wants to be after graduating from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Back home in Arapahoe...

Creighton Man Sentenced to More Than 20 Years for Drug and Gun Charges For Crimes in Central and Western Nebraska.

Nov 2, 2026 / Amy Donato

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Samuel Rosberg, 25, of Creighton, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 29, 2026, in federal cou...

Melissa Nelson, Kari Thomas and Marissa Molland work together through Meet Me on Main Street to promote local businesses and bring shoppers to rural communities. Nelson recently shared her entrepreneurial experiences with NCTA students, encouraging them to create opportunities in their own hometowns. Photo courtesy of Melissa Nelson.

Why Not You? NCTA Entrepreneurship Students Challenged to Create Opportunity in Their Hometowns

Nov 2, 2026 / Jennifer McConville, Ed.D

CURTIS, Neb. — When you look at your hometown and think there is nothing to do, consider a different question: What could you do to change th...

Nebraska Department of Education Awarded Nearly $4.9 Million Federal Grant to Expand and Enhance Special Education Teacher Apprenticeships

Nov 2, 2026 / David Jespersen Administrator Office of Public Information & Communications

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has been awarded a federal grant totaling approximately $4.9 million over five years to expand and stren...

Work begins on I-80, near Utica

Nov 2, 2026 / NDOT

Nov. 2, 2026 (Grand Island, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Nov. 12 on Interstate 80 (I-80), from reference post 359.72 to r...

Hall County Board Meets Tuesday

Nov 2, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

District Five Commissioner Jane Richardson gave a preview of Tuesday's Hall County Board of Commissioners Meeting. You see see the agenda bel...

Grand Generation Center hosts Veterans Lunch

Nov 2, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com

The Grand Island Generation Center host a veterans Lunch on Tuesday 11/10 beginning at 11:30am. Jen Heaton gave a preview.

NDOT Reminds Drivers to Slow Down, Move Over During Crash Responder Safety Week

Nov 2, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

Nov. 2, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Crash Responder Safety Week begins November 2, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is hi...

Tree of Love Ornaments Available; Proceeds Support Hospital Foundations

Nov 2, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

Honor a special loved one this holiday season with a personalized Christmas ornament for CHI Health’s annual Tree of Love. Sponsored by the F...

Mid-America Manufacturing Job Gains Continue-Wholesale Inflation Remains Elevated with December Rate Hike Expected

Nov 2, 2026 / Kristen Crawford

October 2026 Survey Highlights-The overall index moved above growth neutral for a ninth straight month.-For the fifth straight month, the employmen...

GI Police Report

Nov 2, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 11/01/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...

Hastings Police Report

Oct 31, 2026 / HPD

October 31st 2026Reported Offenses: On October 30, 2026, a 62-year-old Hastings resident reported a theft in the 300 block of West 5th Street. On...

Gov. Pillen Comments Following Meeting of the Economic Forecasting Advisory Board

Oct 31, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board (NEFAB) voted today to add $23.2 million to the current fiscal year revenue pr...

Nebraska Department of Labor Launches Rapid Reskilling and Reemployment Initiative to Support Dislocated Workers

Oct 31, 2026 / NDOL

LINCOLN, NE — The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) today announced the launch of the Nebraska Rapid Reskilling & Reemployment Initiati...

NDOT Celebrates Winners of 2026 Name-a-Snowplow Contest

Oct 30, 2026 / Samantha Bernt

Oct. 30, 2026 (Lincoln, Neb.) — For the sixth consecutive year, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) hosted its Name-a-Snowp...

GI Police Report

Oct 30, 2026 / GIPD

News media report for: 10/30/2026All crimes reported in this daily report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For all media requests, please c...

Neurosurgeon Dr. Belverud joins Good Samaritan

Oct 30, 2026 / Anissa Paitz External Communications Manager

KEARNEY-CHI Health Clinic Neurology/Neurosurgery (Good Samaritan) welcomes board-certified neurosurgeon Shawn Belverud, DO to its medical staff. D...

Attorney General’s Office Receives Lincoln Police Investigation into Contract Allegations

Oct 30, 2026 / Suzanne Gage Director of Communications

Earlier this year, Nebraska Auditor of Public Accounts, Mike Foley referred allegations to law enforcement concerning a contract executed by the Ne...

Governor and Energy Assistant Secretary Tout Investments into State’s Grid

Oct 30, 2026 / Laura Strimple

FREMONT, NE – Governor Jim Pillen touted investments to Nebraska’s energy grid during a news conference with Assistant Secretary ...

Grand Island mayor candidates Jimmy Reed (left) and Ryan O'Neill (right) participated in a debate Oct. 29 at College Park's auditorium. Brian Gallagher (center) with KRGI/Usher Media Group was the moderator. (Carol Bryant, Central Nebraska Today)

GI Mayor Debate Recap Between Jimmy Reed & Ryan O'Neill

Oct 30, 2026 / CentralNebraskaToday.com/Carol Bryant

GRAND ISLAND – Among the eight questions asked during the 80-minute Grand Island mayoral debate in the evening Oct. 29 at the College Park au...

Report Highlights Nebraska's Low Poverty Rates

Oct 29, 2026 / Laura Strimple

LINCOLN, NE – A recent report highlights Nebraska’s low poverty rates, ranking Nebraska among the lowest in the nation. Nebraska ...

Nebraska, FTC, and Partnering States Sue Toast Inc. over Hidden and Unauthorized Fees and Other Unlawful Conduct

Oct 29, 2026 / Suz

The Federal Trade Commission, by and through Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Nebrask...