Governor Pillen Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Japan and the Philippines

LINCOLN, NE – This week, Governor Jim Pillen concluded a highly productive trade mission to Japan and the Philippines.

CG Johnson Reunion

The Carl Gustaf and Charlotta Johnson family met in Stromsburg’s Buckley Park on Saturday, August 1st. There was a report from the previous year’s 90th reunion.

Don’t miss BOW’s Six-Legged Hike at Schramm Aug. 15

Head outdoors this August with the Becoming an Outdoors- Woman program and learn about spiders during the Six-Legged Hike.

Buffett Early Childhood Institute Awarded NU Research Grant to Support Nebraska Early Literacy Work

OMAHA, Neb.—A $98,850 University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative grant will support ongoing research from the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and university partners examining the teacher-child conversations and coaching that build young children’s language and early literacy skills.The...

Bosshamer Marks 30 Years with Beef Council

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Beef Council is proud to celebrate Executive Director Ann Marie Bosshamer as she marks 30 years of dedicated service to Nebraska’s cattle producers and the beef industry.Bosshamer joined the Nebraska Beef Council on August 7, 1996, beginning a career that has included...

For the Record: Court Report

For the month of July 2026:Resendiz, Tonatiuh: speeding 16-20 mph, $200 fine Russell, Alan E: speeding 1115 mph, $250 fine Carlson, Kaden A.: DUI-alcohol 1st offense, $500 fine, 9 mos. probation, 60 days driver’s license revocation, interlock; minor in possession, $350 fine and 9 mos. probation...

2027 Nebraska Passport stop application opens August 1

LINCOLN, Neb. –  Visit Nebraska is excited to announce that applications are open August 1 to be on a stop on the 2027 Nebraska Passport. All destinations in the state are welcome to apply to become a stop.

Nebraska State Treasurer Reports $13.7 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned So Far in 2026

(LINCOLN, Neb.) — Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg reports that his office has returned more than $13.7 million in unclaimed property so far in 2026 — and he’s encouraging all Nebraskans to search NebraskaLostCash.gov to see if they have money waiting to be claimed.From Jan. 1 through July...

Zoning Reform Opens Doors for Nebraska

By Chrystal Blair Nebraska’s two largest cities are making it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to their properties.Often called mother-in-law suites or backyard cottages, ADUs are independent living spaces with their own entrance, bathroom and cooking area.

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS

August 4- October 22 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays St. Paul Lutheran Church 531 So.