NEBRASKA STATE NEWS
Management of Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood fires to be delegated to local fire departments
NEBRASKA - Management of Ashby, Minor, Cottonwood fires to be delegated to local fire departments on...
Apr 03, 2026
DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25
OMAHA - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug...
Apr 03, 2026
Gov. Pillen issues new order rescinding statewide burn ban
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen rescinded his most recently issued burn ban, which clears the way for ...
Apr 02, 2026
Game and Parks offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is offering pastures and hay tracts on some of its...
Apr 01, 2026
NDOT: Work will begin on I-80 near Sutherland
SUTHERLAND - Weather permitting, work will begin April 6 on Interstate 80 (I-80), from reference pos...
Apr 01, 2026
Black Hills Energy reminds customers to call 811 during National Safe Digging Month
NEBRASKA - As spring weather returns and outdoor projects pick up, Black Hills Energy is reminding h...
Apr 01, 2026
Game and Parks: Keep safety in mind this turkey season
NEBRASKA - Turkeys are starting to gobble, and excitement grows for the spring turkey season. Nebras...
Mar 31, 2026
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Ashby, Minor Fires at over 80 percent containment
NEBRASKA - Containment is now 84 percent on the 36,004-acre Ashby Fire and 85 percent on the 14,082-...
Mar 31, 2026
Husker fans encouraged to travel safely for Spring Game
LINCOLN - Fans will soon storm Memorial Stadium to watch the Huskers play their Spring Game. As they...
Mar 27, 2026
Game and Parks' temporary campfire ban remains in place
NEBRASKA - With the extension of the governor's statewide burn ban, guests at Nebraska Game and Park...
Mar 27, 2026
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Gov. Pillen issues new documents to address wildfires impacting state
LINCOLN - Governor Jim Pillen has issued a new series of documents to address ongoing weather condit...
Mar 26, 2026
Economic value of family caregiving in Nebraska reaches $4.5 billion annually
LINCOLN - Nebraska's family caregivers now provide $4.5 billion worth of labor each year, according ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Wildfire breaks out in Grant County, Hyannis and Ashby ordered to evacuate
GRANT CO. - A wildfire broke out in Grant County during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 2...
Mar 26, 2026
NDOT: Plan ahead for Spring Game traffic as Husker fans travel to Memorial Stadium
LINCOLN - On Saturday, March 28, Husker fans will be making their return to Memorial Stadium for the...
Mar 25, 2026
Smith announces 2026 Angels in Adoption nominations
GRAND ISLAND - Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) opened nominations this week for the 2026 Angels in ...
Mar 24, 2026
Commissioners approve 2026-2027 waterfowl recommendations
NEBRASKA - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission approved 2026-2027 waterfowl hunting season recomm...
Mar 23, 2026
Troopers make 13 DUI arrests in St. Patrick's Day effort
NEBRASKA - Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 13 impaired drivers as part of an enforc...
Mar 20, 2026
Christopher Milke sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder of Tammy Leslie
GAGE CO. - Christopher Milke was sentenced by Judge Rick Schreiner to life in prison for the 1st Deg...
Mar 19, 2026
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