Changes to Nebraska State Patrol survivors’ retirement benefits ignite legislative fight

LINCOLN — One state lawmaker’s continued efforts to boost benefits for Nebraska State Patrol troopers, a largely consensus issue, ignited a rare fight among legislative allies. The fight flared up last week in the Nebraska Legislature after State Sen. …

Legislation would protect Nebraska veterans’ benefits from ‘predatory claim sharks’

LINCOLN — For-profit consultants make millions each year charging veterans for help in filing benefits claims. Nebraska is moving to crack down on what some call “predatory claim sharks.” It is already against federal law for companies not accredited with …

Statement from University of Nebraska Leadership on Trev Alberts’ departure for Texas A&M

MARCH 13, 2024 - LINCOLN, NEB. - Following are statements from University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek and Athletic Director Trev Alberts on AD Alberts’ decision to accept the same position at Texas A&M University. University of …

Winter just might return to western Nebraska before Easter

APRIL 17, 2025 - NORTH PLATTE, NEB. - Far western Nebraska could have snow for Good Friday, according to a report released by the National Weather Service Office in North Platte. A small strip of central Sioux County including the town of Harrison could …

Troy Dannen named Nebraska Director of Athletics

LINCOLN - MARCH 20, 2024 - University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek announced today that he has named Troy Dannen, a leading voice in collegiate athletics with extensive experience as an athletic director and deep ties to the Midwest and Big …

Nebraska wins series over Gophers

Nebraska plated seven runs in the seventh and eighth innings to clinch the series win with an 8-3 victory vs. Minnesota on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (24-24, 11-13 Big Ten) scored eight runs on 13 hits and an error, while …

'Time to get it done': Medical cannabis advocates speak at town hall hosted by Nebraska state senators

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Nebraska voters approved medical cannabis. The legislature, though, has to figure out the structure for sales. Several state senators are going back to the voters to get their input on that. State Senators John Cavanaugh, Rick …

Veteran Wayne Mills receives State of Nebraska WWII Medal

APRIL 19, 2025 - BROKEN BOW, NEB. - Wayne Mills served in the US Army from August, 1944, to Jan. 15, 1945. Mills advanced with the Army into Europe. He served in the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), Rhineland (the push into Germany) and Central Europe. He …

NTV to partner with Red Cross for blood donations in central Nebraska

KEARNEY, Neb. — NTV is partnering with the American red Cross for its 22nd annual blood drive across three locations in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings on Monday May 5th from noon to 6 p.m. The locations are as follows: Red Cross Kearney Chapter Office, …

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