Lincoln, Neb. -- Following the hot summer, the Office of the Capitol Commission is thinking cool December thoughts. Christmas is coming and Capitol Staff need an Official State Christmas Tree. For over 70 years, on the second Sunday of December, the Capitol Rotunda has served as the backdrop for the…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College has announced its total college-wide enrollment for the 2024 fall semester is 6,553, comprised of 1,820 full-time and 4,733 part time students. Full-time equivalent student numbers are up over three percent which is positive news for CCC. Enrollment, especially for part-time students, will continue to grow throughout the…
Lincoln, September 6, 2024- The Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) in conjunctionwith the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is highlighting“Lifeline Awareness Week”, September 8-14. The Lifeline Program helps make affordable voice and broadband services available toqualifying participants. Under the Federal Lifeline Program, consumers who participate in certain public assistance…
At the September board meeting, Dawson Public Power District directors reviewed the July financial records. Both operating expenses and revenue are below budget. Due to strong financials in earlier months, the year-to-date net margin is ahead of budgeted projections. The process of hiring the next general manager is underway. In…
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents formally installed Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., as the ninth president of the University of Nebraska today, in a ceremony attended by hundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, elected officials, community leaders and other Nebraskans at the State Capitol. The theme of the…
September 5, 2024 (North Platte, NEB.) — During the evening hours of Wednesday, September 4, investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol conducted alcohol compliance checks in Lincoln County. In total, 10 businesses were checked. One of those businesses sold alcohol to a minor for a compliance rate of 90%. The business that…
Courtesy/Twitter -- DAS Director & chief human resources officer Jason Jackson Lincoln, Neb. -- Governor Jim Pillen Wednesday announced the resignation of Jason Jackson, director of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and chief human resources officer. Jackson, who has been with the state since 2016, is leaving to pursue an opportunity in…
Sept. 4, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — As Nebraska football welcomes an old rival back to Lincoln on Saturday evening, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds drivers to be ready for an increase in traffic, especially along Interstate 80. When traveling to Lincoln, plan for heavier traffic and road construction along…
Columbus, Neb. – Two planned power outages are scheduled for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) customers in Shelton to allow for maintenance at the substation that serves the community, with the first outage scheduled for Sept. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. The first outage will allow field crews to switch…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Sept. 4, 2024 -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 112 people for driving under the influence during the end of summer Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The effort ran from August 14 through Labor Day Weekend. “This has been a busy summer across Nebraska,” said…
