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The solar flares that generated auroras in Nebraska May 10-11 this year also produced electromagnetic interference that distorted sensor readings for soil moisture and hydrology monitoring. UNL now prevents that disruption after installing a neutron monitor. The device will be a major help for agricultural practices, irrigation management and climate monitoring. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

UNL Projects Advance Study of Soil Moisture

Jul 2, 2024 / Geitner Simmons, IANR Media

Lincoln, Nebraska, July 2, 2024 — The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is now home to a neutron monitor, a sophisticated device that prov...

History Nebraska Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families

Jul 2, 2024 / History NE

Lincoln, NE - 07/02/2024 - Today, History Nebraska announced that three of its historic sites and museums have joined Museums for All, a signature ...

Grand Island Community Fireworks Display Planning Tips

Jul 2, 2024 / Dana Jelinek Grand Island Tourism/Sculpture Walk Committee

[GRAND ISLAND, NE July 1, 2024] The Grand Island Community Fireworks Display committee has updated information to help you prepare for this year&rs...

YWCA Adams County Excited to Celebrate the 4th

Jul 2, 2024 / Press Release

Hastings Nebraska- The YWCA Adams County will be celebrating the 4th of July from 10:30am to 1pm at Fisher Fountain. This event is free to the comm...

GI Police Report

Jul 2, 2024 / GIPD

7-2-24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on reports, please contact Capt. Dean ...

Gov. Pillen Invites Nebraskans to Register for the Ag & Economic Development Summit

Jul 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encour...

Severe Weather & Flooding Possible

Jul 1, 2024 / NWS

Key Message #1: The main change to the forecast is the issuance of a Flood Watch for Greeley, Howard, Nance, Merrick, Hamilton, Polk, and York coun...

Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report

Jul 1, 2024 / USDA

LINCOLN, Neb. July 1, 2024 - For the week ending June 30, 2024, there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's National A...

Hall County Board to Meet Tuesday

Jul 1, 2024 / KRGI News

The Hall County Board of Commissioners meets Tuesday. Pam Lancaster gave a preview on KRGI with Brian Gallagher. The meeting agenda is attached.&nb...

June’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index Edges Above Growth Neutral

Jul 1, 2024 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (July 1, 2024) — For only the third time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading econo...

GI Police Report

Jul 1, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 07/01/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Nebraska State Patrol High Speed Pursuit

Suspect Arrested After Pursuit, Search in Lincoln County

Jul 1, 2024 / NSP

JUNE 30, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team has arrested a Colorado man following a pursuit and search nea...

The Grand Island Advantage

Jul 1, 2024 / By Nelly Venegas Vice President Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce

In early 2024, the Grand Island Chamber published a summary of the city’s incentives and other financial tools for business interested in exp...

Fiscal Governance

Jul 1, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith

The annual process to approve federal government spending requires Congress to pass and the president to sign 12 bills into law before the start of...

UNL survey finds Nebraska ag land values up 5%

Jul 1, 2024 / UNL

Lincoln, Neb. June 28, 2024 — For the fifth consecutive year, the average all-land value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased, reaching...

Pillen, Smith, Commend SCOTUS Overturn of Chevron Doctrine

Jul 1, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen commended the 6-3 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the Chevron deference doctrine, w...

NSP Crime Lab Director Retires, New Director Named

Jun 28, 2024 / NSP

JUNE 28, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is proud to congratulate Pam Zilly on her retirement after 37 years of servic...

Governor Jim Pillen Town Hall

Jun 28, 2024 / Josh Keenportz

Gov. Pillen has hosted 19 town halls to date aimed at educating Nebraskans about what has fueled the current tax crisis and how it might best be ad...

Nebraska Acreage report

Jun 28, 2024 / USDA

Nebraska producers planted 10.1 million acres of corn for all purposes, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. This...

Nebraska Grain Stocks

Jun 28, 2024 / USDA

NEBRASKA JUNE 1, 2024 GRAIN STOCKS LINCOLN, Neb. June 28, 2024 - Nebraska corn stocks in all positions on June 1, 2024 totaled433 million bushels,...

Gov. Pillen Applauds Reduction in Abortions, Says It’s a Tremendous Start

Jun 28, 2024 / Press Release

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is applauding data from Nebraska’s 2023 Statistical Report of Abortions indicating a nearly nine perc...

Buffalo County Selects New Website Provider

Jun 28, 2024 / Press Release

BUFFALO COUNTY, NEBRASKA. – (June 26, 2024) – Following a careful review process and a confident recommendation, Buffalo County, N...

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Senate Internship Opportunities for Nebraska’s Future Leaders

Jun 28, 2024 / Pete Ricketts

Last summer, my team and I launched our internship program in Nebraska and Washington. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed 23 young profession...

GI Police Report

Jun 28, 2024 / GIPD

News media report for: 06/28/24All crimes reported in this news media report are felonies for the past 24 hours. For more information on repor...

Five Submit their Names for District Court Judge in the Tenth Judicial District

Jun 27, 2024 / Nebraska Judicial Branch

LINCOLN – Melodie T. Bellamy, Kearney; Matthew C. Boyle, Grand Island; Dale T. Callahan, Hastings; Timothy E. Hoeft, Holdrege; and John A. Sa...