WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and…
An Omaha man is facing Driving Under Suspension charges after he drove himself to the Stanton County Courthouse...to appear on other Driving Under Suspension charges. A number of area fire departments, a local cooperative, and area farmers showed up to fight a wildfire at the Pilger Recreation Area. Norfolk Police…
A 31-year old Omaha man was cited for Driving During Suspension coming to and going from Court Appearances on the same day. It all began recently when Erick Ugalde-Gamboa appeared for a DUS charge following his arrest earlier by the Sheriff’s office in Stanton County Court after he had failed…
UNL has announced who the next Athletic Director will be and they've named a priority candidate in the search for the school's next president. A Norfolk woman is facing drug charges after she was found unresponsive in a parked car. Emotional perspectives were shared in the Unicam after this week's…
The West Point Optimist Club held their annual recognition on Wednesday of students from GACC and West Point-Beemer that competed in the essay contest. Juniors from both high schools completed essays on the topic of "Optimism: How It Connects Us". The essays are judged blind by a three judge panel.…
Nebraska has agreed to a contract extension with 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Fred Hoiberg, as announced by Interim Athletic Director Dennis Leblanc and University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek on Tuesday. The new contract with Hoiberg, who has guided Nebraska to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014, extends…
Nebraska dairy producers are being urged to strictly adhere to their operations’ biosecurity measures due to health concerns coming from lactating dairy cows in Texas. The Nebraska State Dairy Association (NSDA) and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture issued a statement on Tuesday to producers. “Currently, we recommend adhering strictly to…
A man died after losing control of the van he was driving in Norfolk. An Iowa man was arrested for trespassing and possession of a controlled substance after returning to a residence he was warned to not return to. Railroad tracks being replaced in Lyons have traffic being rerouted through…
Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed March 17-23 as Agriculture Week in Nebraska. Announced at a press conference held at the Greenhouse Innovation Center at Nebraska Innovation Campus, Pillen said Nebraska’s agriculture industry has a bright future, pointing to research, technology and youth. “Everything that takes place in the state of Nebraska…
The East Husker Conference All-Conference Basketball Teams were announced on Monday. Girls:First Team All-Conference Chloe Hanel—Clarkson/Leigh, Sr. Lindsey Emanuel—North Bend Central, Jr. Adi Rennerfeldt—Oakland-Craig, Jr. Maya Dolliver—Pender, Jr. Avery Wegner—Pender, Sr. Preslee Hansen—Tekamah-Herman, Sr. Second Team All-Conference Samryn Dick—Bancroft-Rosalie, Sr. Jordyn Ratzlaff—Howells-Dodge, Jr. Briar Ray—Oakland-Craig, So. Madalyn Dolliver—Pender, So. Hadley…