NEDA’s 51st Annual Conference a Resounding Success in Norfolk

NEDA’s 51st Annual Conference a Resounding Success in Norfolk

Norfolk, NE – The Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) hosted its 51st annual conference in Norfolk from June 12-14, drawing a record attendance of 205 economic development professionals from across the state. The conference was hosted by the City of Norfolk, Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce's Norfolk Now initiative, and…
Gov. Pillen Announces Full Slate of Town Halls to Close Out Month

Gov. Pillen Announces Full Slate of Town Halls to Close Out Month

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is finishing out the month of June with a full slate of town halls in western and central Nebraska. All are focused on his priority goal of fixing the state’s property tax crisis. Excluding the dates and locations listed below, Gov. Pillen has hosted 17…
Nebraska DHHS Completes Implementation of EMS Telemedicine Services

Nebraska DHHS Completes Implementation of EMS Telemedicine Services

More than 65 ambulances in more than two dozen rural EMS departments across the state are now using Avel eCare’s innovative telemedicine platform for support during transports. Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is excited to announce it has successfully completed the implementation of…
Legion Baseball Scores 6/21

Legion Baseball Scores 6/21

Minden Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 8-0 Minden Juniors over Gothenburg Melons Juniors 11-9 Loomis Juniors over Overton Bandits Juniors 15-0
Lincoln Co Emergency Mngt seeks storm damage information

Lincoln Co Emergency Mngt seeks storm damage information

Region 51 Emergency Management, which includes Lincoln County, is asking the public to report any damage to their home or business from last night's storm. It can be submitted to https://report-ne-lincoln.orioncentral.com/ . Deputy Director Joanna Le Moine says they will be conducting a damage survey with the National Weather Service today. A…
Regents approve new bachelor’s degree at UNMC to build pharmacy workforce

Regents approve new bachelor’s degree at UNMC to build pharmacy workforce

Pending final approval from Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education, an inaugural class of 10 new students is expected to enroll for Fall 2025. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Thursday approved the establishment of a new Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS) degree program at the University…
Weekend Reads: Slaughterhouse ban and replanting from recent tornado damage

Weekend Reads: Slaughterhouse ban and replanting from recent tornado damage

Stories making agriculture news headlines this week include a potential slaughterhouse ban in Colorado and dropping groundwater levels in Nebraska. Here are some of this week's top agriculture news stories. NEWS: Nebraska’s worst groundwater level decline found in Butler County last year The worst groundwater level decline in Nebraska last…
Gov. Pillen Announces Full Slate of Town Halls to Close Out Month

Gov. Pillen Announces Full Slate of Town Halls to Close Out Month

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is finishing out the month of June with a full slate of town halls in western and central Nebraska. All are focused on his priority goal of fixing the state’s property tax crisis. Excluding the dates and locations listed below, Gov. Pillen has hosted 17…
RFK Jr campaign turns in signatures to appear on Nebraska presidential ballot

RFK Jr campaign turns in signatures to appear on Nebraska presidential ballot

Lincoln, Neb. -- The Presidential campaign of Robert F Kennedy Jr has announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Nebraska. The campaign turned in 5,023 signatures, more than double the required amount. Campaign Midwest Regional Director Lane Koch said in a release that It was…