New appointment and leadership elected for the Nebraska Corn Board

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed Lisa Lunz to serve as the District 4 director of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), which represents Knox, Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, Thurston, Burt, Dodge, Washington, Colfax, Stanton, Cuming, Wayne, Madison and Pierce counties.

Hospital recognized for high-quality knee, hip replacements

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital has earned national recognition for its exceptional orthopedic care.

AG Hilgers joins amicus brief supporting cattle ranchers

LINCOLN —Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 11 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief that supports cattle ranchers against manufacturers who are selling foreign-sourced beef products under a “Product of USA” label.

Nebraska Republican Party responds to new ICE facility in McCook

LINCOLN, NE —  Nebraska Republican Party released the following statement today in response to the announcement of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility opening in McCook, Nebraska.For too long, Nebraskans have felt the consequences of unchecked illegal immigration,...

Troopers close summer travel season with Drive Sober Campaign

LINCOLN  — The summer driving season is rolling to a stop and the Nebraska State Patrol is working to keep roadways safe.Troopers throughout Nebraska will be working overtime for the next few weeks as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Nebraska State Fair offers free parking and shuttle service

The Nebraska State Fair has made it easy for guests to quickly get to the Fair safely and comfortably, with free parking, convenient shuttle service, and improved traffic flow thanks to continued partnerships with the City of Grand Island.“Our goal is to ensure we do whatever we can to enhance...

Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award Winners Announced

Celebrate Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award winners with author readings and an awards presentation ceremony at the Nebraska Celebration of Book’s (NCOB) literary festival.

From Cucumbers to Korean Corn Dogs: Nebraska State Fair serves up tradition and adventure

The Nebraska State Fair is known for many things — agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit — but nothing gets fairgoers talking (or posting) quite like the food.

From handmade treasures to big-ticket items, the Marketplace has it all

Shopping at the Nebraska State Fair isn’t just about filling a bag — it’s about discovering something new, meeting the makers, and taking home a little piece of the Fair magic.

Galaxy of Stars® talent search finals set for Aug. 30 at State Fair

The stage is set, the talent is top-notch, and the audience gets a say — Nebraska’s premier showcase for rising performers, the Galaxy of Stars® Talent Search, will hold its 2025 Finals on Saturday, August 30 at 4 p.m. on the ACP Park stage at the Nebraska State Fair.This year, 29 individuals...