2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (1507+ words) Gov. Jim Pillen holds papers and a cellphone while flying to Oshkosh to discuss wildfire recovery efforts earlier this month. While his two most recent predecessors both had a state-issued cellphone, Pillen does not, according to his office. Gov. Jim…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (649+ words) SEN. ROB Dover'speaking at the monthly Madison County Republicans gathering on Wednesday. State Sen. Rob Dover of Norfolk defended Nebraska's fiscal outlook and spoke of funding for a wastewater plant expansion during remarks to local Republicans this week. Speaking at…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (518+ words) The proclamation was presented at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Complex before a gathering of Nebraska farmers, ranchers and beef industry leaders. Kelly was joined by Nebraska's director of agriculture, Sherry Vinton, Nebraska Beef Council chairwoman Rosemary Anderson and…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1219+ words) Nebraska's 2026 race for governor has drawn a crowded field that includes incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, five GOP challengers, two Democrats and two candidates running on legal marijuana platforms. The Tuesday, May 12, primary election will determine which candidates advance to…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (856+ words) Incumbent U. S. Sen. Pete Ricketts is seeking reelection and faces challenges from Todd Knoebel, Eric Mortimore, Debb Axtell Schultz and Mac Stevens. Ricketts cites record, focuses on economy and security Ricketts, who has served in the Senate since 2023 after previously serving…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (992+ words) Two Republican candidates are seeking the party's nomination for Nebraska secretary of state in this year's primary election on Tuesday, May 12. Incumbent Bob Evnen is serving his second term as Nebraska's secretary of state. He is being challenged by Omaha…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (145+ words) Backyard Farmer" will record a live episode at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island on Monday, Aug. 25. Nebraska Public Media welcomes the public to this free event in the Raising Nebraska Building, starting with a question-and-answer panel at 4: 15 p. m. , followed…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (587+ words) Introductory Offer - $2 for first three months Earlier this year, the Nebraska Legislature passed a balanced budget, and in doing so eliminated an $86 million budget deficit. Now, the state finds itself with a projected $95. 3 million budget shortfall following a report showing…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (808+ words) Introductory Offer - $2 for first three months RUTH BLOEDORN (right) and her family celebrated Christmas with Giulia Zucarrino from Italy, a student in the Education First High School Exchange Year. RUTH BLOEDORN is the regional coordinator for Education First High School…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (903+ words) Introductory Offer - $2 for first three months U. S. Rep. Mike Flood announced Wednesday that he had been unanimously elected chairman of the Main Street Caucus, a coalition of House Republicans focused on governing and economic growth. The First District congressman, who represents…...