LINCOLN – Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation Tuesday recognizing NORAD Santa Tracker Day.
2025 marks the 70th year that NORAD will provide Santa tracking services. Dec. 18 was also recognized as the birthday of Nebraska native Col. Barney Oldfield, who helped start the program in 1955.
Joining the governor at the ceremony at the Warner Chamber of the state Capitol building were Greg McClure, Judy Coe, Mickie (Oldfield) Clements and Rick Clements. Legislative Aide Lance Braun of Sen. Robert Hallstrom’s office helped organize the event…