Nebraska Public Media expands FM radio coverage in Columbus area

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.The new...

Smith announces upcoming staff outreach events

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.A staff outreach...

CCC Breaks Ground for Automotive Center

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.

Gov. Pillen announces appointments to boards and commissions

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.gov/board-comm-req), along with instructions on...

Smith encourages Third District students to apply for Youth Advisory Council

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) is currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Third District Youth Advisory Council and encourages high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to submit their applications by June 27th.

UNMC commencements to be held throughout state May 8 and 10

The University of Nebraska Medical Center will honor two individuals with special awards at its May 10 Omaha commencement at Baxter Arena, as approximately 1,000 students receive degrees this week across UNMC’s five campuses.Former UNMC faculty member Alexander (Sasha) Kabanov, PhD, will be...

Columbus Area United Way celebrates 2024 impact and recognizes agency volunteers

COLUMBUS — As said by Helen Keller, “alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month award winners

LINCOLN — The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) announced the winners of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Awards.Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) and members of the developmental...