State News

Gov. Pillen says farmers will see benefits from proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen says the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads will ultimately benefit American farmers, proving a more reliable and efficient way to move their products.

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‘What If… Nebraska’ returns May 14 with new stories of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media’s local television series “What If… Nebraska” returns in May with new stories highlighting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship across the state.The seventh season premieres at 8 p.m. CT, Thursday, May 14 on Nebraska Public Media and on the free PBS app.

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Kennedy promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Nebraska Community Foundation

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LINCOLN — After a decade of dedicated service as Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Jason Kennedy has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), a statewide organization focused on strengthening Nebraska communities through...

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the changes to Medicaid work requirements in December. Photo provided

New Medicaid work requirements take effect for expansion members Friday

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LINCOLN — This Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will implement Medicaid work requirements, making Nebraska the first state in the country to do so.Last year, H.R. 1 was approved by Congress, requiring states to implement new work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries in...

James Armitage, MD, will receive the J.G. Elliott Award, given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to medicine and health programs for the state of Nebraska. Photos provided

Two to be honored at UNMC commencement in Omaha

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Two University of Nebraska Medical Center alums will be honored by their alma mater with special awards at UNMC’s Omaha commencement May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Baxter Arena.One thousand and sixty-eight UNMC students will graduate in May, with 652 at the Omaha ceremony.UNMC College of Medicine graduate...

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St. Francis Women's Imaging celebrates 10-years

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis Women's Imaging Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this May, marking a decade of service from its dedicated location on the hospital's southwest corner.

Nebraska State Patrol promotes new major and lieutenant

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

LINCOLN — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the ranks of Major and Lieutenant.• Capt. Andy Ecklund has been promoted to Major of the Eastern Operations Division.• Sgt. Peter Rutherford has been promoted to Lieutenant of the Technical Crimes and...

Center for Rural Affairs to host QuickBooks workshops, Cleaning Academy, and networking event

News Staff

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Center for Rural Affairs will soon hold:Grand Island, Nebraska - QuickBooks Beginners - From Chaos to Clarity, Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m., at College Park, 3180 W. Highway 34. This two-day workshop is designed for people who are brand new to QuickBooks.

Fischer accepting applications for U.S. Service Academy nominations

News Staff

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

OMAHA — Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) announced that her office is accepting applications for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the Class of 2031.“I’m proud to once again accept applications from young Nebraskans who are interested in attending one of our prestigious U.S. Service...

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NCJ honored in newspaper contest

Ncj Staff Report

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

LINCOLN — The Nance County Journal was among the newspapers recognized Saturday night in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest.The contest awards capped a multi-day event where journalists from around the state of Nebraska gather to network and learn new tricks to the trade.