State News

Open houses scheduled for nitrate management

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The Lower Loup NRD is hosting a series of Nitrate Management Information Open House events.Two meetings are scheduled for later this month.

Troopers respond to dozens of incidents during Sunday’s storm

News Staff

Monday, March 16, 2026

LINCOLN — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to over 40 weather related incidents during Sunday’s winter storm.As blizzard-like conditions affected Nebraska, troopers remained busy across the state.

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Gov. Pillen tours wildfires, provides update on operations

News Staff

Monday, March 16, 2026

KEITH COUNTY — Today, Governor Jim Pillen provided an update on operations following an aerial tour of wildfires burning across Nebraska. He was joined in the briefing at the Keith County Fairgrounds by U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts and U.S. Representative Adrian Smith.

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Don’t push your luck on St. Patrick’s Day festivities

News Staff

Monday, March 16, 2026

LINCOLN — Safe driving isn’t a matter of luck. Make your plans now for a sober driver if you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Gov. Pillen declares emergency, mobilizes guard as wildfires burn in central and western Nebraska

News Staff

Friday, March 13, 2026

LINCOLN — Today Governor Jim Pillen issued an emergency proclamation to unlock state resources and support the response to multiple wildfires in central and western Nebraska that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres of land across multiple counties and resulted in evacuations in nearby...

Make sure you stay in game & get screened for colon cancer

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

LINCOLN — During the month of March, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraska residents age 45 and older to get screened for colon cancer.

Loup Power District renews memberships

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

COLUMBUS — Loup Power District renewed its membership in Community Clubs and Chambers of Commerce in towns throughout its service area.Checks totaling $34,736 were presented to communities in Boone, Colfax, Nance, Platte, and Madison counties.

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Final candidates add name to ballots

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

FULLERTON — There was a flurry of activity ahead of the filing deadline for the May 12 primary.Gary G. Juracek filed to run for Nance County Supervisor.

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State races take shape

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

The filing deadline for the May 12 primary has passed, and the statewide races are beginning to take shape.Five candidates are running to be the Republican nominee for U.S. Senator.

Community to gather to discuss ballot initiatives

Ncj Staff Report

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

FULLERTON — A community meeting will take place on March 16 to discuss proposed ballot initiatives.The informational meeting is set for 7 p.m. on March 16 at the Nance County Event Center at the Nance County Fairgrounds.