Gov. Pillen and state agencies continue to monitor weather response

LINCOLN — A day of wild winter weather has resulted in school and event cancellations, snow-packed roads, blizzard conditions, power outages, downed trees and other challenges across the state.

Troopers respond to hundreds of weather-related roadway incidents

LINCOLN — Nebraska State Troopers were busy as blizzard conditions moved across much of the state. Troopers responded to approximately 500 weather-related incidents on Wednesday.

Nebraska State Fair announces four outdoor Nebraska Lottery Concert Series acts

A free country concert, two high-powered modern rock bands, a collection of pop hit makers and a legendary Hispanic band are all part of the 2025 Nebraska State Fair’s Nebraska Lottery Concert Series outdoor shows at TD Landing.

Nebraska State Fair announces four indoor Nebraska Lottery Concert Series acts

Christian, comedy, classic rock and some of the most famous songs ever performed will fill the Heartland Events Center during the 2025 Nebraska State Fair’s Nebraska Lottery Concert Series indoor shows.

Annual Tractor and Equipment Safety Training Dates Announced for May and June

The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month.

Corn Board internship opportunity in Washington, D.C.

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is seeking applicants to take part in an event management internship experience hosted in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the U.S. Grains Council.

Work begins on N-92, near Archer

GRAND ISLAND — Weather permitting, began Monday on N-92 at reference post 368+69, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.JMN Construction, LLC of Valley is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge deck repairs, milling, asphalt overlay and joint replacement.

Boone-Nance Cattlemen plan annual banquet

ALBION — Boone-Nance Cattlemen are planning their annual banquet for Saturday, April 5, at the Event Center at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion.A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the prime rib dinner at 6:30 p.m.

USDA expediting $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year.