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The Omaha Symphony concerts on Nebraska Public Media are being brought to television in part by generous donors from both organizations. Photo provided

The Omaha Symphony concerts on Nebraska Public Media are being brought to television in part by generous donors from both organizations. Photo provided

Nebraska Public Media Televises ‘Omaha Symphony in Concert: Choral Collaborative’

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media and the Omaha Symphony will bring another of the symphony’s concerts to television viewers across the state this summer.“Omaha Symphony in Concert: Choral Collaborative” will air at 8 p.m. CT, Friday, June 13, on Nebraska Public Media.

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Corn Board to meet

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Broken Bow Golf Club (2280 Memorial Dr.) in Broken Bow, Neb.The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business.

Nebraska Public Media expands FM radio coverage in Columbus area

News Staff
Monday, June 2, 2025
LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media expanded its FM radio coverage with the addition of a new transmitter, KUNE at 88.7 FM in Columbus.Those who listen in Boone, Madison, Merrick, Nance and Platte counties will now find a stronger signal, making it much easier to listen to Nebraska Public Media.

Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Washington, DC — Constituents of Third District Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) are invited to meet with a member of his staff during June in Trenton, Pierce, Oshkosh, Neligh, Fullerton, Holdrege, Elwood, O'Neill, Alma, Nelson, Butte, Beaver City, Burwell, Hebron and Stockville.
Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $200 to the Fullerton Library for a bookshelf. Accepting the check is Library Assistant Leta Liesch (left).

Cornhusker Public Power District Goodwill Fund Trustee Abie Czapla (right) presents $200 to the Fullerton Library for a bookshelf. Accepting the check is Library Assistant Leta Liesch (left).

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Cornhusker PPD customers give back

News Staff
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $4,879 to 24 organizations at the May 5 meeting.Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.
An artist’s rendition of the new automotive careers training center at Central Community College-Hastings. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on May 2 and completion is expected in late 2026 or early 2027. Photo courtesy of CCC

An artist’s rendition of the new automotive careers training center at Central Community College-Hastings. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on May 2 and completion is expected in late 2026 or early 2027. Photo courtesy of CCC

CCC Breaks Ground for Automotive Center

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
HASTINGS — Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on May 2 at Central Community College-Hastings for a new automotive careers training center (ACTC).The 42,000-square-foot facility will be home to CCC's auto body technology and automotive technology programs.

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Gov. Pillen announces appointments to boards and commissions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen is announcing appointments made to boards and commissions December 31, 2024, through March 31, 2025.The list of current board and commission openings can be found on the Governor’s website (https://governor.nebraska.