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McCook City Council Recap Meeting with City Manager Nate Schneider and Gene Weedin
Mar 5, 2024 / Hometown Family Radio
The City of McCook held their monthly meeting full recap of the meeting can be found below.Red Dirt stars Turnpike Troubadours headline Nebraska State Fair
Mar 5, 2024 / NSF
The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebra...Senator Megan Hunt Responds to Governor Pillen’s Misguided Veto of Bipartisan Public Health Measure (LB307)
Mar 5, 2024 / Senator Megan Hunt District 8 Nebraska Legislature
LINCOLN, NE – 3.4.24 – Governor Pillen has vetoed LB 307, a data-backed public health measure with broad bipartisan support, citing non...Buy Fresh Buy Local Opens Membership Registration
Mar 5, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., March. 4, 2024— Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska announces the opening of registration for membership for its highly-anticipated 2...Countering Communist China
Mar 5, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
In December 2023, the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) released a bi...Engaging Agriculture: Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Monetary Compensation
Mar 4, 2024 / By Jessica Groskopf, Nebraska Extension Agricultural Economist
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional fami...Attorney General Hilgers Announces National Consumer Protection Week
Mar 4, 2024 / Nebraska AG
Lincoln -- In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Mike Hilgers is encouraging Nebraskans to take proactive steps to ...Gov. Pillen Vetoes Bill Creating Government-Supported Free Needle Exchange Program for Drug Users
Mar 4, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen vetoed LB 307 which proposes the creation of Syringe Service Programs (SSPs) in local jurisdictions....The City of McCook Fire Department Responded to a Reported Structure Fire
Mar 4, 2024 / MFD- Chief Harpham
The City of McCook Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Saturday evening, March 2nd in McCook. Numerous 911 calls advised the fir...NDOT Announces the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarship Program
Mar 1, 2024 / NDOT
March 1, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Today, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the Good Life, Great Journey Scholarsh...Gov. Jim Pillen & University Leaders Announce Food Animal Veterinary Scholarship Program
Mar 1, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE. – Governor Jim Pillen has announced a new scholarship program for Nebraska students aimed at growing the number of veterinarians...Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions February Index Slumped Below Growth Neutral
Mar 1, 2024 / Creighton University
Mid-America Manufacturing Slumped. Region Lost Manufacturing Jobs First Two Months of 2024 February 2024 Survey Highlights:-For the third stra...UNK Program Creates Connections With Rural Hospitals
Mar 1, 2024 / By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney health science students are a hot commodity. With a statewide workforce shortage, health care fa...UNK accepts 72 students into Kearney Health Opportunities Program – the largest class ever
Feb 29, 2024 / UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is once again welcoming a record-breaking group of students into its signature health science...Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Adams, Dawson Counties
Feb 29, 2024 / NSP
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (LEXINGTON, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in multiple...Resources Available for Producers Affected by West Central Nebraska Wildfires
Feb 29, 2024 / by Maria Tibbetts UNL Beef communications specialist
Cattle producers in central Nebraska affected by recent wildfires are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn about resources available...Senate Passes Ricketts Bill to Rename North Platte Federal Building After Representative Virginia Smith
Feb 29, 2024 / Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) welcomed Senate passage of his legislation to name the Federal Building in North ...Aspiring high school Christian leaders encouraged to apply to Open Call
Feb 29, 2024 / Michael Howie Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College is accepting applications for Open Call, a residential experience for current high school freshman, s...Platte Institute Celebrates the Historic Passage of LB 16, Setting a New Standard for Workforce Development in Nebraska
Feb 29, 2024 / Platte Institute
OMAHA, NE — In a landmark victory for workforce development and economic growth, the Platte Institute announces the final legislative approva...Nebraska Delegation Members Introduce Bill to Honor Late Congressman Bill Barrett
Feb 29, 2024 / Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced legislation to designate the Postal Service bu...NSP Seeks Recruits
Feb 29, 2024 / NSP
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Applications to join the next class of Nebraska State Troopers are now open. Apply today at Nebrask...High School Juniors Invited to Apply to Open Space
Feb 28, 2024 / Hastings College
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Open Space for the Visual and Performing Arts immersion experience for current high school juniors is set for Tuesday,...Crops Team Places First
Feb 28, 2024 / NCTA
The NCTA Crops Judging Team opened their season on a high note by placing first in the 2-year college division. The competition was held on Saturda...Gov. Pillen Recognizes Top Public Servant Mentors for 2023
Feb 28, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Jason Jackson, director for the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in recognizing to...Wildfire Response Continues in West Central Nebraska
Feb 28, 2024 / NEMA
Firefighters continue to make progress on the Betty’s Way Fire north of North Platte, Nebraska. Containment increased to 82% with approximate...