Troopers urge sober driving around community events

BURWELL — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are continuing efforts to maintain safe roadways around community events this summer with four special operations this week and weekend.“Some of Nebraska’s biggest summer gatherings are happening this week and our troopers will be ready to help keep...

Nebraska Corn Board enters 2026-2027 fiscal year with expanded reach, continued momentum

LINCOLN — A new fiscal year is underway at the Nebraska Corn Board, and with it comes a lineup of new and growing initiatives funded through the corn checkoff for 2026-2027.

Gov. Pillen signs executive order on data centers

LINCOLN — Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order ending access to tax incentives provided through the state’s ImagiNE Nebraska Act for data centers.

Free conservation program, precision conservation management, expands in Eastern Nebraska

LINCOLN — Precision Conservation Management (PCM) is expanding its Nebraska presence with the addition of two new regions, bringing the program’s free, one-on-one farm data analysis to grain producers in Northeast and Southeast Nebraska for the first time.PCM has been serving Nebraska farmers in...

DHHS announces new director of office of economic assistance

LINCOLN — Barbara Lacina is now serving as director of the Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).“I am honored to have this opportunity to lead OEA and serve families across Nebraska,” Lacina said.

DHHS announces division renamed to better reflect Nebraskans served; result of LB733

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature passed LB733, as incorporated into LB867, renaming the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Disability and Aging (DDA).

Omaha man arrested after threats to school, governor’s family

OMAHA — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested an Omaha man as part of an ongoing investigation into threats made against Columbus Catholic Schools and the family of Governor Jim Pillen.On June 29, the Nebraska State Patrol was contacted by the administration of Columbus...

NSP promotes McNeese and Maytum to Captain

OMAHA — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to announce the promotion of two NSP leaders to the rank of captain and two to the rank of lieutenant.Lt. Noah McNeese has been promoted to Captain of the NSP Training Academy and will serve as NSP Director of Training.