Governor Pillen appoints former judge Coffey to Nebraska Liquor Control Commission

LINCOLN, Neb — Governor Jim Pillen has selected a former judge to serve on the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission. Pillen selected J. Michael Coffey to represent the second congressional district on the commission. His appointment, while immediate, is …

New $313M multi-custody prison to replace Nebraska State Penitentiary

LINCOLN, Neb — The Nebraska Department of Corrections has selected a construction company to build a new facility to replace the Nebraska State Penitentiary. The department said it has selected Hausmann Construction of Lincoln to build the 1,512-bed multi- …

Capturing Nebraska's Beauty: Annual Wildlife Wonders Photography Contest

The Nebraska Association of County Officials (NACO) is calling on photographers across the state to participate in the Wildlife Wonders Photography Contest this summer. The contest aims to highlight Nebraska's natural beauty through captivating images …

University of Nebraska System approves 5% tuition hike amid funding shortfall

Lincoln, NE — The University of Nebraska System's board of regents voted Thursday to increase tuition by 5% for the upcoming school year. This decision comes after the system requested a 3.5% increase in state funding but received only a 0.625% …

Sailors of USS Nebraska submarine visits Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Six sailors of USS Nebraska submarine traveled to central Nebraska on Wednesday. The USS Nebraska SSNB 739 is the 14th submarine of the Ohio class of ballistic missile submarines and the second U.S. Navy ship to bear the name. …

Nebraska small meat processor management program reduces fee, invites processors across US to apply 

Lincoln, Neb., June 19 — Nebraska Extension has announced an application deadline extension and enrollment fee deduction for the 2025 Small Meat Processor Management Training Program, which helps owners and managers of small processing plants build their …

Nebraska AG Cracks Down on Hemp Stores, Says 90% of Products Inaccurately Labeled

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers ramped up his fight against retailers selling intoxicating hemp products through 82 more cease-and-desist letters sent June 18 to businesses in Lincoln. The state’s top legal officer claimed the stores are selling …

Nebraska Board of Regents approve 5% tuition increase for students

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Students in the University of Nebraska System will see a 5% tuition increase at the start of the upcoming school year. The University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted 10-2, with Regents Kathy Wilmot and Robert Schafer voting no, to …

Hilgers writes new round of letters to Nebraska THC retailers, this time Lincoln

LINCOLN — The owners of 82 smoke and vape shops and other THC-friendly retailers in Lincoln are receiving cease and desist letters this week from Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers about selling THC-containing products.  Hilgers, the state’s top …

Nebraska's own Dru Melvin highlights participating in the NEBRASKAland Day's Buffalo Bill Rodeo