Nebraska ag leaders find Argentina beef talk “a tough pill to swallow”

Nebraska ag leaders are voicing concern after President Donald Trump suggested importing more beef from Argentina to help bring down consumer prices. Trump recently said his administration had “worked our magic” on a deal to lower beef prices....

Poll: Rural Nebraskans more optimistic about current, future well-being

Over the past 30 years, the Nebraska Rural Poll has asked respondents about their current well-being, as well as their outlook on their future. This year, 53% of respondents believe they are better off than they were five years ago, up from 36%...

State Auditor report details examination of Scotts Bluff County finances

Less than $1,000 in mis-spent and mis-used funds or questionable expenditures were found during a State Auditor investigation of Scotts Bluff County finances. The APA investigation, prompted by anonymous complaints about charge card usage, took...

Andy Raun: A century of Nebraska's best

One hundred years ago today, on Oct. 23, 1925, a baby boy was born in Corning, Iowa. When that boy was 8 years old, he moved with his family to Norfolk, Nebraska — a formative stop in a life that would see him through high school, send him on to...

‘I will pay this forward’: Nebraska veteran gives back to domestic violence victims

BENNETT, Neb. (KLKN) — From working logistics for the United States military in places as far away as Africa, to providing clothes for the victims of domestic violence in Nebraska, Lillie Chambers is answering a call to serve. The mom of three...

University of Nebraska degree with ROI of -$800,000 survives cuts, while other programs may not

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is cutting six underperforming programs due to a $27.5 million shortfall, but will retain its doctoral program in music, which has a negative ROI of -$789,477, defying typical trends in higher education....

Bipartisan duo urge Trump to ease tariffs on popular drink as economic jitters brew

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told Fox News Digital that he is sending a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a tariff exception on coffee imports. FIRST ON FOX: Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Don Bacon, R-Neb., are urging President Donald...

NCTA Alumnus Ryan Dugdale Visits Ag Business Class

CURTIS, Neb. — The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture recently welcomed back alumnus Ryan Dugdale, who visited campus to speak with Ag Business students about the importance of financial literacy, business planning, and leadership in modern...

Nebraska’s Tax Revenues Drop Below State Economic Forecasting Board Projections

Southside of the Nebraska State Capitol building. (Jeff Motz/KFOR News) LINCOLN–(KFOR Oct. 21)–Nebraska’s monthly general fund receipts have dropped, after September’s tax receipts showed a net loss of just over 6-and-a-half percent, under what...

Sen. Ricketts urges Trump administration to support Nebraska beef

LINCOLN, Neb — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska has called on the Trump administration to focus on market-based solutions that support local beef producers rather than increasing imports of foreign beef. In a statement, Ricketts said, "This...

Sen. Pete Ricketts calls for market-based solutions over Argentine beef imports

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Reporter Molly Hudson talked to Senator Pete Ricketts on Wednesday. He said he wants what he called market-based solutions to slow the rising cost of beef. He also shared this statement: “This administration’s efforts to...

NCTA alumnus Ryan Dugdale emphasizes financial literacy in agriculture

CURTIS, Neb. — The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture recently welcomed back alumnus Ryan Dugdale, who spoke with Ag Business students about the importance of financial literacy, business planning, and leadership in modern agriculture....

Alliance Police seek person of interest in bank fraud cases

October 22nd, 2025 | APD Release / KNEB Staff The Alliance Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a female believed to be involved in multiple cases of fraud across western Nebraska, using fake identification to...

New ‘LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches’ online course launches Nov. 1

The Nebraska Women in Agriculture program, in partnership with the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, announced the launch of a new online course, “LLCs for Nebraska Farms and Ranches.” The program is...

Grand Island businessman pleads guilty to wire fraud

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KSNB) - Grand Island business owner, Bobby Bates Sr., has pled guilty to one count of wire fraud in Kansas City, Kansas. Court records report, Bates, as the owner of Built Rite Construction, accepted deposits for construction...

Budget, childcare, tax reform among top legislative priorities for Nebraska senators in 2026

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — State senators Wednesday worked with the state and city chambers of commerce to hit on a couple of their upcoming legislative priorities now that the next session is only 77 days away. With Nebraska’s first quarter GDP down...

FOIA request sent to University of Nebraska-Lincoln regarding university board member information on October 22, 2025

Rodney D. Bennett, Chancellor | University of Nebraska-LincolnRodney D. Bennett, Chancellor | University of Nebraska-Lincoln FOIA Request to University of Nebraska-Lincoln regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025. A...

Freeman Public Schools requests move to Southern Nebraska Conference

In a letter from Superintendent Andrew Havelka to the conference board of directors, a request was made for Freeman to join the Southern Nebraska Conference. The letter cites a decrease in conference schools in recent years and financial...

State treasurers push CFPB on third-party financial data access rule

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., on his bill to eliminate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Elon Musks directive to federal workers over documenting work, Congress budget reconciliation process and his political future. A dozen state financial...

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Nebraska during Q3

Namandjé N. Bumpus Principal Deputy Commissioner at U.S. Food And Drug Administration (fda) | Official websiteNamandjé N. Bumpus Principal Deputy Commissioner at U.S. Food And Drug Administration (fda) | Official website In the third quarter of...