Nebraska college students encouraged to apply for internships in Washington, D.C.
Northeast Community College offers a variety of opportunities for students to seek internships. That was broadened to try to become an intern in Washington, D.C., working for U.S. Rep. Mike Flood. The Norfolk native represents the 1st Congressional District and is recruiting...
Lt. Gov. Kelly Announces Winners of 2nd Annual New Venture Competition
LINCOLN, NE – Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly awarded prizes to three teams of aspiring college entrepreneurs through the 2nd Annual Nebraska Governor’s New Venture Competition. Awardees were announced during Thursday’s Nebraska Business Hall of Fame banquet at the Lincoln...
Biofuels integral to soybean profitability
A member of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s board of directors says biofuels are vital to his farm’s profitability. Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing at least a 13% or greater of the value of the bushel of soybeans attributed to biofuels.” He says,...
Colder and windy tomorrow as we return near average for the week ahead
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - I hope you enjoyed the warm temperatures of the past week, because we will say goodbye to them tomorrow and for the foreseeable future. A cold front moving through tonight and tomorrow morning will take the 60’s we saw today and drop us into the 30’s by...
School retirement changes to play role in Nebraska school funding, budget talks
LINCOLN — Public school teachers statewide say they are alarmed at a legislative proposal led by Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to change how much the state annually puts into its school retirement plan. Legislative Bill 645, introduced by State Sen. Beau Ballard of Lincoln at...
$9.8 Million Awarded to Waste and Litter Reduction, Recycling, and Scrap Tire Grants in...
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) Interim Director Kara Valentine announced the award of $9,798,781 in grants to support 136 projects across the state. These grants will help fund waste and litter reduction projects, recycling programs, and pay costs for...
It’s a return to more typical February weather behind a strong cold front
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A strong cold front is quickly driving south through the area and should be south of our area by mid to late morning. Behind the front, we’ve see increasing northerly winds and colder air come in. The air won’t be arctic, but it will return our area...
Bill would create new donation fund for Nebraskans with disabilities
LINCOLN — Nebraskans with disabilities would be able to apply for expanded savings accounts propelled by tax breaks for private donations to a new state fund aimed at boosting them, under a new legislative proposal. Legislative Bill 391, from State Sen. Dave Murman of Glenvil,...
Cooling back down for the first week of February
The warmth that we experienced over the weekend will carry over into the first full week of February 2025. Afternoon high temperatures will be in the 60s and 70s. Our Southwest Nebraska counties will start to feel the effects of an upcoming cooldown. Enjoy the warmth while it...
Nebraska climatologists collaborate for better weather prediction
(Lincoln) -- The University of Nebraska's High Plains Regional Climate Center in Lincoln is working with weather experts in nearby states to collect and use climate data to predict the weather and potentially save lives. And it's the collaboration that allows the forecasters to...
