LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 15 rural attorneys complete child welfare, juvenile justice training program * Fifteen rural Nebraska attorneys recently completed the University of Nebraska College of Law's Children's Justice Attorney Education Fellowship program. The program provides participants with extensive education on state and federal child welfare and juvenile justice laws, along with insight into the subjects necessary to b more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * 32 Huskers selected as 2026 NSE orientation leaders * Thirty-two students have been selected to serve as 2026 New Student Enrollment orientation leaders. Through orientation, students and their families learn about campus resources, expectations, requirements, norms and success strategies. In their role, orientation leaders facilitate and engage students in activities rooted in the Husker Student POWER more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Co-leads Bipartisan Action to Prevent ACA Premium Spikes and Protect Affordable Healthcare * Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act delivers a practical, passable solution to avert year-end crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Don Bacon (NE-02) joined Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Tom Suozzi (NY-02), Jared Golden (ME-02), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Marie Gluesenkamp Per more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon Praises Passage of FY26 Defense Policy Bill * Washington - Yesterday, Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Cyber, Information Technology and Innovation Subcommittee, voted with his House colleagues to support final passage of S.1071, the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan maj more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Bacon, Panetta Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hire, Train, and Retain New Prosecutors * Washington, DC - Representatives Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral, Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act (HIRRE Prosecutors Act) of 2025. The legislation would allow local governments to better support, hire, train, and retain more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, Dec. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Center for Rural Affairs offers new insights on electric grid expansion, load growth, and policy reform * LYONS, NEBRASKA With the demand for electricity on the rise, the current transmission system cannot handle the level of growth it is expected to face without significant upgrades. This could have major implications for rural electricity customers and communities, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congress Flood's Bipartisan Bill Making Accredited Investor Status Merit-Based Included in House-Passed INVEST Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "INVEST Act." The bill is a package of various measures, including U.S. Congressman Mike Flood's "Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act." Congressman Flood issued the following statement after the INVEST Act's pas more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Applauds Bipartisan Passage of NDAA, Investment in Offutt Air Force Base * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2026, which provides for annual defense spending, secures additional funding for Offutt AFB, and delivers a 3.8% pay raise for all U.S. service members. "Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Highlights Key Provisions Included in Landmark 'Housing for the 21st Century Act' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood released a statement following the introduction of the historic "Housing for the 21st Century Act." The bill, introduced by Congressman Flood, Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, Ranking Member Maxine Waters, as well as Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Growing SAF Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Flood (R-NE-01) - alongside Representatives Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Troy Carter (D-LA-02), and Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) - introduced the Securing America's Fuels (SAF) Act. The bipartisan legislation (link is external) is designed to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood: President Trump's Ag Relief Announcement Supports Our Farm & Ranch Families * LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following U.S. President Donald Trump and United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' announcement of $12 billion in relief for America's farmers and ranchers. "Once again, President Trump is delivering for Am more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 9 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Cook champions Nebraska grasslands in new PSA campaign * Nebraska's grasslands vital to the state's economy, environment and cultural heritage are being highlighted in a new series of public service announcements featuring legendary Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook. The PSAs, produced by the Platte Basin Timelapse in collaboration with the Nebraska Grassland Alliance, the Nebraska Section of the Soc more PR

LYONS, Nebraska, Dec. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Deadline approaching for farmers market assistance in Nebraska * LYONS, NEBRASKA-Six farmers markets will be chosen to receive resources and assistance through the 2026 Rural Farmers Markets and Local Food Access in Nebraska, presented by the Center for Rural Affairs and Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska. This project will provide resources and one-on-one counseling to the m more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Releases Details on Criminal Illegal Alien Who Shot Four Police Officers and a Civilian in Two Shootings in Omaha * Juan Ayala Ramos was previously arrested for strangulation, burglary, and possession of a stolen firearm WASHINGTON The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Juan Ayala Ramos, a criminal illegal alien fro more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Donation drive connects community to university's 'Little Huskers' * University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and staff are wrapping up Christmas joy for Husker kids as part of Holidays for Little Huskers. The university's annual gift drive for children of Husker students has become an opportunity for many units, including the University Health Center, to connect with the youngest members of the univers more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Drones debut in geospatial technology class * Ran Wang introduced drones into his spatial science courses this semester, and he and the students found a new use for them, taking a selfie from the sky. Wang, an assistant professor in the School of Natural Resources, and Biquan Zhao, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Animal Science, showed about 30 students from the Introduction to  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Dec. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents NCAA Women's Volleyball Regional rounds, Dec. 11-14 * * For the second time, a Regional Final match will air on ABC (Sun., Dec. 14) * ESPN is slated to air two Regional Semifinals on ESPN for the first time * All four No. 1 seeds (Kentucky, Nebraska, Pittsburgh, Texas) to host Regionals, Dec. 11-14 * All 12 matches will air on either ABC/ESPN/ESP more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory to stress the importance of verifying that the "track is clear" before railroad equipment pushes or shoves across highway-rail grade crossings. This advisory specifically targets crossings equipped only with flashing lights or passive warning devices. Recent fatal accidents involving Union Pacific Railroad Co., Omaha, Nebraska, Watco Rail Services, Pittsburg, Kansas, more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * First-year Huskers boost MotoAmerica through inaugural Business Battle * A record 975 first-year business students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began tackling real-world challenges on their first day of college this fall. In Introduction to Business, the first course in the college's new undergraduate curriculum, students explored different areas of business before teaming up with peer coache more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer in Washington Times: Modernize the U.S. Nuclear Deterrent * In case you missed it: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in the Washington Times emphasizing the urgent need for Congress to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to modernize our nuclea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Joins Colleagues in Calling for Repeal of Harmful Biden-Era Housing Regulation * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) sent a letter with her colleagues, led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO), to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William "Bill" Pulte calling for the repeal of a Biden-era guidance that would prohibit actual cash value (ACV) homeowners insurance policies for federally-back more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer Votes for Health Care Freedom for Patients Act * Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) voted in favor of the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act, which will help lower the cost of health care and give patients the resources to control their own health care decisions. "Today I voted for the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act to lower costs by putting money directly into Americans' pocke more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Colleagues Introduce Back the Blue Act * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 34 Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Back the Blue Act, which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. "Every day, our law enforcement officers step into danger to keep Nebras more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska posted the following news release: * * * Hastings Man Sentenced for Distributing Fentanyl United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Seth Fontaine, 30, of Hastings, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 3, 2025, in federal court in Omaha for distribution of fentanyl. United States District Judge Brian C. Buescher sentenced Fontaine to 180 months' imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal sys more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Huskers save 43,600+ lives through Abbott competition * Once again, Nebraskans are proving that small states can make big impacts. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln earned a second-place finish in the 2025 Abbott and Big Ten Conference "We Give Blood Drive" challenge, a nationwide effort to boost blood donations and build a pipeline of lifelong donors across college campuses. Wisconsin took top honor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Fischer Highlights Nuclear Deterrence, Missile Defense at Reagan National Defense Forum * Fischer also joined Fox News Sunday to discuss national security challenges Over the weekend, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, participated in the 12th annual Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF), one of the nation's premier gatherings of national  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * In Nebraska, DHS Arrests MS-13 Leader "Fantasma" Wanted in Quadruple Homicide * This killer crossed the border illegally under the Biden Administration and was given a driver's license by Newsom's California WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released information regarding the arrest of a La Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) terrorist organization member known as " more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Logo Description automatically generated with low confidence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 8, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT Craig Wheeler Emma Hoffschneider Fischer Attends White House Ag Roundtable, Releases Statement on USDA Farm Aid Announcement * U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after attending today's White House agric more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska to grant 1,100-plus degrees Dec. 19-20 * The University of Nebraska-Lincoln will confer more than 1,100 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The arena, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, will host a ceremony for students earning graduate and professional degrees at 3 p.m. Dec. 19 and one for those earning bachelor's degrees at 9 a.m. Dec. 20. Doors open to the pu more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nebraska Union food court renovation enters next phase * Renovation of the Nebraska Union food court has entered a new phase, with completion scheduled for fall 2026. The project will expand dining options and modernize the space for students, faculty, staff and visitors. With design and construction plans finalized this fall, contractors have begun more visible demolition and build-out work. Temporar more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska posted the following news release: * * * Omaha Man Sentenced for Drug and Firearm Charges United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Clayton Reynolds, 39, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on November 25, 2025, in federal court in Omaha, for possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possessing a firearm in furtherance of the drug trafficking crime. Chief United States District Jud more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Dec. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska posted the following news release: * * * Omaha Man Sentenced to More than 58 Years for Fentanyl and Firearms Crimes United States Attorney Lesley Woods announced that Jeron Morris, 33, of Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 3, 2025, in federal court in Omaha for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug traffickin more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Poust's expertise helps confirm Nanotyrannus was distinct species from T. rex * New research from a team including the University of Nebraska State Museum's Ashley Poust further moves a decades-long scientific debate toward a conclusion the Nanotyrannus, a teacup variation of the T. rex, did exist. Poust and the team, led by Christopher Griffin of Princeton University, used a novel approach to determin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Progress on Trade * In contrast to the previous four years, trade has been at the forefront since January, and the pace has not slowed as we reach year-end. In recent weeks the administration has begun the mandatory six-year review of the U.S-Canada-Mexico Agreement, announced trade deals and frameworks with several Latin American and Asian partners, updated the Agreement on Trade and Agricultural Produc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Highlights Efforts to Address Loneliness and Isolation in Nebraska * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) highlighted his ongoing efforts to address loneliness and isolation ahead of introducing the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act this week. "No Nebraskan should feel alone this holiday season. Yet, about a third of Nebraskans report fee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Releases Statement on Agricultural Relief Announcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the Trump Administration's $12 billion relief package for American farmers: "Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska. When agriculture does well, Nebraska does well. This relief provides temporary economic assistance whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts Releases Statement on Health Care Votes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement after voting for a healthcare proposal led by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID): "From the beginning, Obamacare has been broken promise after broken promise. Nebraskans couldn't keep their doctor. Premiums have more than tripled since 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Hassan Introduce the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act, legislation that would create a federal working group to standardize how loneliness and social isolation are measured nationwide. "No Nebraskan should  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Rural Prosperity Nebraska boosts local leadership through PsyCap training * Developing leaders and strengthening leadership capacities in Nebraska's communities is one of Rural Prosperity Nebraska's core focus areas. In mid-November in Grand Island, 28 emerging leaders from the group Leadership Unlimited participated in one such program the Psychological Capital training workshop. PsyCap is essentially more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Shifrin hones fisheries interest as climate intern * Camille Shifrin, a fisheries and wildlife major, started work with the Nebraska State Climate Office in January 2024 to become more well-rounded. Almost two years in, the intern has reaped that benefitand a first publication and a new research interest. Now a senior in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Commends Trump for Addressing Ag Concerns; Calls for More Trade Progress * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after a White House event announcing federal support for agriculture producers impacted by ongoing trade disputes. "I appreciate President Trump and his administration recognizing the challenges faced by American producers durin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on Ways and Means Approval of AGOA, Haiti, and IP Protection Legislation * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement after the House Ways and Means Committee reported three pieces of trade legislation on a bipartisan basis. "President Trump has rightly recognized the importance of trade as a  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Student Academy of Audiology launches local hearing aid care trainings * Husker members of the Student Academy of Audiology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are partnering with assisted living facilities around Lincoln to provide hearing aid care and cleaning training for nursing staff. "In the past, we've gone and cleaned hearing aids at different facilities," said Lauren Paben, a second-year stu more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 10 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Student-led campaign pilots national health program * Students in a College of Journalism and Mass Communications capstone course are not just completing a class project; they are piloting a national program that the Lymphoma Research Foundation will use to expand to campuses across the country. And they are doing it with zero budget. The catch? To make the pilot successful, students had to prove that more PR