Gov. Pillen Proclaims Tobacco Cessation Awareness Week
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease. On November 1, 2024, Governor Pillen signed a proclamation recognizing Tobacco Cessation Awareness Week
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Fifth Annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest Underway
The Fifth Annual Snowplow Naming Contest hosted by the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is now open and will run through Friday, Dec. 6,
DED Announces Talent Recruitment Funding Opportunities through the Good Life Is Calling Campaign
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) is now accepting proposals for three new initiatives as part of the Good Life Is Calling campaign. These initiatives
Voices of Valor: UNK Project Illuminates Immigration Experiences of MENA Women
By ERIKA PRITCHARD, UNK Communications LINCOLN – As the spring sun warmed the Lincoln community center, a sense of pride and resilience filled the room.
Hunters Encouraged to Test Deer for CWD in 6 Management Units
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is encouraging hunters in six deer management units to bring their harvest to in-person check stations for chronic wasting
Let’s Put an End to the EID Mandate
Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) broke its promise to our nation’s cattle producers. After pushing back against
On-Farm Research Looks at Many Variables Over Several Years
By Chabella Guzman, PREEC Communications On a warm September day along the edge of the Sandhills in Box Butte County, a combine harvested dry edible
Helping Ease Winter Struggle’s Goal of PSC Cold Weather Rule
Winter months can be trying, that’s why the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding customers served by the state’s jurisdictional natural gas utilities of its cold
NCTA Hosts Inaugural Precision Ag Conference
By NCTA News On November 21, 2024, the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) will host the inaugural Precision Ag Conference, an opportunity to discover
‘This Must Change’: UNK Initiative Targets State’s Early Childhood Workforce Shortage
By TYLER ELLYSON, UNK Communications Every Nebraskan must have access to quality, affordable early childhood education. That statement from University of Nebraska at Kearney interim
Attorney General Hilgers Announces Victory in Nebraska-Led Challenge to Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced a federal appellate victory this morning in Nebraska v. Su. The case, which Nebraska brought with Idaho, Indiana, and South
Nebraska Extension to Host ‘Filing a Beneficial Ownership Interest’ Workshop in Scottsbluff
Nebraska Extension Nebraska Extension will host a workshop on filing a Beneficial Ownership Interest (BOI) report on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Election Day Reminders for Voters
Secretary of State Bob Evnen has important election reminders for voters and reporters for Election Day.Voting at the pollsPolls will be open on Tuesday, November
Common Cause Nebraska Reminds Public Election Day Is Not Results Day
As Election Day 2024 arrives, Common Cause Nebraska is encouraging the press, candidates, elected officials, and the public that Election Day is not “Results Day.”
Smith Statement on Passing of John Gottschalk
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the passing of former owner of the Sidney Telegraph, mayor of Sidney, NE, and CEO of the Omaha