Special election ballots rolling in

FULLERTON — Ballots have begun rolling in ahead of next week’s special election in Fullerton.Nance County Clerk Adrian Chlopek said that 207 ballots have been received so far. A total of 771 ballots were distributed to voters.

Sex offender investigation leads to 2 arrests

FULLERTON — Deputies made two arrests on Monday following an investigation into a report of an unregistered sex offender living less than 500 feet from a licensed daycare.Sheriff Ben Bakewell said that deputies arrested David Michael Albert Sr.

Gov. Pillen announces approval of disaster request, loans now available in aftermath of storms

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced that small businesses, nonprofits and residents in a handful of Nebraska counties are eligible to apply for low interest loans administered through the U.S.

Attorney general’s office releases consumer alert videos

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Attorney General’s Office is committed to assisting Nebraskan citizens who fall victim to devastating scams that rob them of their money and personal information. Scammers are growing smarter and finding new ways to use technology to take advantage of Nebraskans.

College Notes

KEARNEY — Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred for 196 summer graduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney commencement exercises 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8 at UNK’s Health and Sports Center.

USDA designates Nebraska counties as natural disaster areas due to drought

This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

Pillen promotes commitment to Nebraska highways

LINCOLN, NE – On July 25, Governor Jim Pillen joined the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) in announcing plans to invest in and improve over 560 miles of the state highway system through 92 individual projects.“Our state depends on safe, well-built roads and highways,” said Gov. Pillen.

Loup Lines

Drought conditions have improved considerably across the Lower Loup NRD in recent months.According to the U.S. Drought Monitor map released on July 24, 2025, no portion of Nebraska was rated Extreme Drought (D3) or Exceptional Drought (D4).

Nebraska Public Media will broadcast Husker volleyball scrimmage and alumni match

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media Sports is producing live coverage of two upcoming Nebraska Volleyball special events in August.The Huskers kick off their season at the Bob Devaney Sports Center with the “Nebraska Women’s Volleyball: Red/ White Scrimmage” at 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, Aug.