Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Dr. Janee Pannkuk of Omaha as chairperson of the Nebraska Board of Parole. Her six-year term on
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Hit the Dirt
By Jade Meinzer July 15, 2025 started off like any other day here on the ranch. We have been fighting flies all summer long,
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Passage of Bill to Protect Against Influence of Foreign Adversaries
Governor Jim Pillen celebrated passage of LB644, brought on his behalf by Senator Eliot Bostar. During the news conference, the Governor signed ceremonial copies
Wheat Tour Finds Weather and Virus Challenges in Crop
By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Crop Performance Testing Program hosted its annual wheat variety tours June 5, 9
Virtual Fence Field Day Scheduled Near Hemingford
Nebraska Extension Release Cattle producers, land managers, and allied industries are invited to a unique in-person field day on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 9
Box Butte County June Divorce Report
The following are the divorces finalized in the Box Butte County District Court in June, provided by Clerk of the District Court Kevin Horn:
Gov. Pillen, Sen. DeKay and NDA Director Vinton Celebrate Passage of Nebraska Law Addressing Fake Meat
Governor Jim Pillen was joined by Senator Barry DeKay and Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton at Shamrock Locker in O’Neill to ceremonially
Fischer Reintroduces She DRIVES Act to Improve Passenger Vehicle Safety
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, reintroduced legislation to modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of
Learn About, Provide Feedback on Updated Wildlife Action Plan
Join a virtual meeting Aug. 6 to learn about Nebraska’s updated state wildlife action plan, which outlines conservation efforts and priorities for Nebraska’s most
City of Scottsbluff Announces Alley Closure
The City of Scottsbluff would like to notify the public of an upcoming closure for the alley between Broadway and Ave A south of




