At the direction of Governor Jim Pillen, and following a thorough review and extensive public input process, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human
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Nebraska Travel Industry Touts Success in Attracting Tourists
Nebraska’s tourism industry is reaching new heights, generating $4.6 billion in GDP and ranking sixth nationally for sector growth. Last week, more than 250
Nebraska Celebrates 25th Anniversary of College Savings Program
NEST 529 Program Approaches $8 Billion in Assets, More Than 300,000 Accounts Nebraska’s state-sponsored college savings program is celebrating 25 years of helping children
Students Invited to Submit Calendar Contest Entries
The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) has sent invitations to schools across the state, seeking students’ entries for the 2027 “Nebraska:
Regional West Set to Change Trauma Level Designation
Regional West is initiating the process to change its State of Nebraska trauma level designation from a Level II to a Level III Trauma
APD Apprehends Man Wanted for Felony Assault
The Alliance Police Department announces the apprehension of a male suspect wanted on a nationwide extradition warrant for First Degree Assault, a felony offense
Carhenge Mural Festival Wins Award
The Nebraska Tourism Industry gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate the individuals, organizations and events making exceptional contributions to the state’s tourism sector. Held at
2026 Election Takes Shape as Incumbent Filing Deadline Approaches
The 2026 election year is well underway, with several people already filing for candidacy for offices in Box Butte County. With the filing deadline
Blast From The Past February 18, 2026
130 Years Ago February 21, 1896 Uncle Hiram says of his luck: “If it rained soup I’d be caught with a fork in my
Paolini Named New Director of Enable Savings Plan
Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg has announced that Shauna Paolini is the new director of Nebraska’s Enable Savings Plan (Enable), the tax-advantaged savings program