Giving Week coming September 1

Peru State College, Nebraska’s first postsecondary educational institution and proudly known as the Campus of a Thousand Oaks, is excited to celebrate our upcoming Giving Week. This special time highlights the spirit of generosity and community that has sustained our College for more than 155 years.

UNK Pride of the Plains Marching Band announces show theme, performance schedule

KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Pride of the Plains Marching Band has announced its season schedule, which begins with the Sept. 6 football game against Chadron State.In addition to performing at all Loper home football games, the Pride of the Plains will perform Sept.

Free Community Education–Aug. 28

GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.

New appointment and leadership elected for the Nebraska Corn Board

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed Lisa Lunz to serve as the District 4 director of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), which represents Knox, Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, Thurston, Burt, Dodge, Washington, Colfax, Stanton, Cuming, Wayne, Madison and Pierce counties.

Hospital recognized for high-quality knee, hip replacements

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital has earned national recognition for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE).

AG Hilgers joins amicus brief supporting cattle ranchers

LINCOLN —Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 11 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief that supports cattle ranchers against manufacturers who are selling foreign-sourced beef products under a “Product of USA” label.

Nebraska Republican Party responds to new ICE facility in McCook

LINCOLN, NE —  Nebraska Republican Party released the following statement today in response to the announcement of a new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility opening in McCook, Nebraska.

Troopers close summer travel season with Drive Sober Campaign

LINCOLN  — The summer driving season is rolling to a stop and the Nebraska State Patrol is working to keep roadways safe.Troopers throughout Nebraska will be working overtime for the next few weeks as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

Nebraska State Fair offers free parking and shuttle service

The Nebraska State Fair has made it easy for guests to quickly get to the Fair safely and comfortably, with free parking, convenient shuttle service, and improved traffic flow thanks to continued partnerships with the City of Grand Island.

Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award Winners Announced

Celebrate Nebraska’s 2025 Book Award winners with author readings and an awards presentation ceremony at the Nebraska Celebration of Book’s (NCOB) literary festival.