State capital: Lincoln
Entered Union: March 1, 1867
Population: 1,747,214 (2004 estimate)
Area 76,872 sq mi. (199,098 sq km)
Governor: David Heineman (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 3
State nicknames: Cornhusker State, Beef State

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UNL Budget Cuts Announced

University of Nebraska Lincoln Chancellor Harvey Perlman has announced plans to cut $3.6 million from the budget and eliminate 21 jobs.

Neb. lawmakers want to give voters chance to ax...

Nebraska lawmakers want to put the state treasurer's office on the chopping block.

Nebraska Gets Financial Reason to Fill Out Census Form

A report says that, per capita, Nebraska in fiscal 2008 got more federal money tied to census data than most other states.

Upcoming Severe Weather Awareness Presentations

This spring will bring another round of severe and hazardous weather to south central Nebraska.

Premium Protein Plant Gets New Owner

After sitting idle for months, a Hastings packing plant gets ready to open once again.

Does Nebraska need a state treasurer?

The Nebraska State Treasurer, a Constitutional office, is it needed? That is a question Legislative Resolution 284 CA, introduced by Sen.

Nebraska Tax Revenues Fall 2% Short in February

Nebraska state government's overall revenue fell more than 2 percent below projections in February because of lagging sales and income taxes.

Flood fears rise along rivers in eastern Nebraska

Impending rain and melting snow have raised yearly fears of flooding in much of eastern Nebraska.

BQA Certification Meeting in Blue Hill

Many cattle buyers, sale barns, and packing plants are asking producers for their BQA identification number, and are becoming more insistent on this qualification.

"Whooper Watch" In Effect

Thousands of Sandhill Cranes are making their way to the area, but another type of crane needs special attention.

Wauneta native Kelly Brunkhorst at work promoting Nebraska corn

Southwest Nebraska corn farmers can rest assured they have a strong, qualified voice speaking out on their behalf across the country in Kelly Brunkhorst, Director of Research for the Nebraska Corn Board in Lincoln.

7 Nebraska Towns Get Money to Improve Neighborhoods

Seven Nebraska towns have received a total of more than $1.3 million in federal grants to help clean up neighborhoods and improve homes that can be sold to low and middle-income residents.

Texas feedlot operator gives $20M to UNL ag school

The money will provide scholarships, an endowed professorship in agribusiness and support for internships and other programs.

USDA offers $1.5M to help control some Neb. weeds

Federal money is available to help some Nebraska landowners control invasive weed species.

Engineers: Ice Dusting Doing Its Job on Platte

Engineers say ice dusting along the Platte River in eastern Nebraska appears to be working, although there's still some concerns about ice jams.

11 Nebraskans named to civil rights advisory panel

Eleven Nebraskans have been named to the Nebraska State Advisory Committee for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

Nelson Fighting Like It's 2012

As a dangerous election cycle unfolds for Democrats, Sen. Ben Nelson has been proactive -- hitting statewide television to defend his controversial health care vote and on Wednesday becoming the only member of his party to oppose 's jobs package.

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