State Fair to honor veterans with special celebration

The Nebraska State Fair will pay tribute toAmerica’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2, in the Heartland Events Center.With a theme of “All Roads Lead to a Welcome Home,” the event will feature keynote speaker Michael Ingram with the VA...

Nebraska counties receive federal disaster declaration

LINCOLN — For the second time this month, Governor Jim Pillen has received approval of a federal disaster declaration.

Ready, set, quack! Columbus Area United Way announces annual Duck Race kickoff

COLUMBUS — Duck, Duck…Duck? The Columbus Area United Way is preparing for their annual Duck Race. Duck Race kickoff will be held on Monday, June 3, from 5-7 p.m. at eight area locations.

WanderNebraska travel adventure program 2024 includes 195 sites

LINCOLN — Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) will kick off the 2024 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program on Memorial Weekend with many updates for the third year of the program.

NSP kicks off summer travel with Make It Click campaign

LINCOLN — Summer is right around the corner!

UNK receives $2M in federal funding to address state’s early childhood workforce shortage

KEARNEY — The University of Nebraska at Kearney is receiving $2 million in federal funding to support and expand the state’s early childhood education workforce.Recently approved by Congress, the funding from the U.S. Department of Education will allow UNK and its partners to create a...

A good neighbor, Mike Santin

Mike Santin was recently presented with a certificate naming him an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska. He was presented with the honor by Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippincott. Santin, 62, attended Fullerton High School and now works as a farmer.

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 18

Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 18.