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GI Police Report

Jul 3, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 07/03/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
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All Victims of Crete Shooting Released from Hospitals

Jul 3, 2024 / NSP

JULY 2, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is thankful to report that all seven victims of Friday’s shooting in Cre...
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NSP Encourages Safe Travel this Independence Day Weekend

Jul 3, 2024 / NSP

JULY 2, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Independence Day calls for more than fireworks and freedom. With many people travelling to celebrate the...
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Kearney Man Sentenced for Possession of Ammunition

Jul 3, 2024 / DOJ

United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Joseph Luis Garcia, 31, of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 2, 2024, in federal court in L...
Patient Missing from Lincoln Regional Center

Patient Missing from Lincoln Regional Center

Jul 2, 2024 / NSP

JULY 2, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking public assistance in locating a patient who has been reported missi...
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City of Grand Island Communications Interns Come From Diverse BackgoundsAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 2, 2024 / KRGI News

Brian Gallagher featured City of Grand Island issues on Tuesday. Communications Director Spencer Schubert was joined by Leilany Diaz and Parviz Jam...
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Determining a “Good” Price for New Crop Corn

Jul 2, 2024 / By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist  

As we roll into mid-summer, many farmers are looking for opportunities to do some forward contracting for fall.  This has led some farmers to ...
The solar flares that generated auroras in Nebraska May 10-11 this year also produced electromagnetic interference that distorted sensor readings for soil moisture and hydrology monitoring. UNL now prevents that disruption after installing a neutron monitor. The device will be a major help for agricultural practices, irrigation management and climate monitoring. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

UNL Projects Advance Study of Soil Moisture

Jul 2, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, July 2, 2024 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now home to a neutron monitor, a sophisticated device that prov...

History Nebraska Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families

Jul 2, 2024 / History NE

Lincoln, NE - 07/02/2024 - Today, History Nebraska announced that three of its historic sites and museums have joined Museums for All, a signature ...
Grand Island Community Fireworks Display Planning Tips

Grand Island Community Fireworks Display Planning Tips

Jul 2, 2024 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee

[GRAND ISLAND, NE July 1, 2024] The Grand Island Community Fireworks Display committee has updated information to help you prepare for this year&rs...
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YWCA Adams County Excited to Celebrate the 4th

Jul 2, 2024 / Press Release

Hastings Nebraska- The YWCA Adams County will be celebrating the 4th of July from 10:30am to 1pm at Fisher Fountain. This event is free to the comm...
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GI Police Report

Jul 2, 2024 / GIPD

7-2-24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean ...
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Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit

Jul 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encour...
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Severe Weather & Flooding Possible

Jul 1, 2024 / NWS

Key Message #1: The main change to the forecast is the issuance of a Flood Watch for Greeley, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Hamilton, Polk, and York coun...
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Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Jul 1, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. July 1, 2024 - For the week ending June 30, 2024, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National A...
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Hall County Board to Meet TuesdayAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jul 1, 2024 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday. Pam Lancaster gave a preview on KRGI with Brian Gallagher. The meeting agenda is attached.&nb...
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June’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index Edges Above Growth Neutral

Jul 1, 2024 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (July 1, 2024) — For only the third time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading econo...
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GI Police Report

Jul 1, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 07/01/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...
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Suspect Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Lincoln County

Jul 1, 2024 / NSP

JUNE 30, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a Colorado man following a pursuit and search nea...
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The Grand Island Advantage

Jul 1, 2024 / By Nelly Venegas Vice President Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce

In early 2024, the Grand Island Chamber published a summary of the city’s incentives and other financial tools for business interested in exp...
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Fiscal Governance

Jul 1, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

The annual process to approve federal government spending requires Congress to pass and the president to sign 12 bills into law before the start of...
UNL survey finds Nebraska ag land values up 5%

UNL survey finds Nebraska ag land values up 5%

Jul 1, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb. June 28, 2024 — For the fifth consecutive year, the average all-land value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased, reaching...
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Pillen, Smith, Commend SCOTUS Overturn of Chevron Doctrine

Jul 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen commended the 6-3 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Chevron deference doctrine, w...
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NSP Crime Lab Director Retires, New Director Named

Jun 28, 2024 / NSP

JUNE 28, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to congratulate Pam Zilly on her retirement after 37 years of servic...
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Governor Jim Pillen Town HallAudio Icon, this article contains audio

Jun 28, 2024 / Josh Keenportz

Gov. Pillen has hosted 19 town halls to date aimed at educating Nebraskans about what has fueled the current tax crisis and how it might best be ad...