WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from May 20-June 3, 2024. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments…
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose 1.72% during July, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future. “The rising indicator value suggests the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of the year and into early 2025," said economist Eric…
The Western Leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour completed its stops in Nebraska, and the official results were released Tuesday evening. The biggest concerns among tour scouts included the presence of Western bean cutworm and widespread hail damage. In Nebraska, Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts found corn fields had…
Click here for Blue Gold Welcome events listing KEARNEY – The energy and excitement are building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Campus will be buzzing with activity this week as more and more Lopers arrive for the start of another academic year. Before fall classes begin Monday, UNK…
Cozad-Work continues on the new Cozad school building project as the school year gets underway. This season the Cozad volleyball squad will be the first to play in the new west gym which was part of a 26 million dollar bond issue passed by voters in 2022. Most of the…
(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements announced today that Steve Maddock has been named as the head baseball coach, coming over with 20 years of professional baseball experience, including 13 as a coach and seven as a player. "We are very excited to have Steve join the…
New Brand Effective Sept. 3 Lincoln, NE - 08/20/2024 - History Nebraska announced today it will return to its original, lawful name, the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS), effective Sept. 3, 2024. “Our return to the name Nebraska State Historical Society represents a recommitment to our mission to collect, preserve,…
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years. “The continued…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Many lawmakers say they are proud of the passage of the centerpiece property tax reform measure during their special session that adjourned Tuesday, while expressing disappointment that they didn't accomplish more. LB 34 was scaled down from Gov. Jim Pillen's original property tax plan, but Sen. Lou…
August 20, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol made 31 arrests for driving under the influence during the first weekend of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over effort. The campaign runs through Labor Day weekend. “Impaired driving is preventable,” said Colonel John Bolduc, Superintendent of the Nebraska State…